The Castle Inn

30/08/2026

🚨🚗 IT’S TOMORROW! 🏍️🚨

The wait is finally over! 🙌

Wakering Villages & Barling Charity Car & Bike Show 2026 is happening TOMORROW – Bank Holiday Monday 31st August! 🎉

📍 The Castle Inn, Little Wakering
⏰ 1:30pm – 5:00pm

Come along and enjoy a fantastic afternoon packed with some seriously impressive motors, including:

🚗 Vintage & Classic Cars
🏁 Custom & Race Cars
🇺🇸 American Cars
🚘 Modern Classics
🏍️ Motorbikes & Scooters

And there’s plenty more going on! 👇

🎸 Live music from Grand Reunion
🔥 BBQ
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

💙 MOST IMPORTANTLY – ALL PROCEEDS ARE IN AID OF GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL 💙

🎟️ Entry is by voluntary donation of your choice, so please come along, have a great day and help us raise as much money as possible for an incredible cause.

Whether you’re a massive car enthusiast, a bike lover, bringing the family along, or simply looking for something great to do this Bank Holiday Monday — come and join us!

📢 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!
Let’s get the word out and make tomorrow’s show a huge success! ❤️

🚗🏍️ SEE YOU TOMORROW! 🏍️🚗

23/08/2026

18/08/2026

🚗🏍️ NOT LONG NOW! BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY!🏍️🚗

The Wakering Villages & Barling Charity Car & Bike Show 2026 is getting closer, and we’re getting ready for what promises to be a fantastic Bank Holiday Monday! 🎉

📅 Monday 31st August 2026
📍 The Castle Inn, Little Wakering
⏰ Show starts at 1:30pm – closing at 5pm

Expect to see an amazing selection of:

🚗 Vintage & Classic Cars
🏁 Custom & Race Cars
🇺🇸 American Cars
🚘 Modern Classics
🏍️ Motorbikes & Scooters

And it’s not just about the cars…

🎸 Live music from Grand Reunion from 4pm
🔥 BBQ
🎧 DJ
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly

💙 MOST IMPORTANTLY – ALL PROCEEDS ARE IN AID OF GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL 💙

🎟️ Entry is by voluntary donation of your choice, so come along, enjoy a great day out and help us raise as much as possible for an incredible charity.

📢 Please SHARE this post and tag anyone who you think would love a good car and bike show!

Let’s make the 2026 Wakering Villages & Barling Charity Car & Bike Show one to remember! ❤️

18/08/2026

Newly added to our specials board!

Locally grown peppers, stuffed with delicious cous cous and served with our crispy sautéed potatoes or a fresh side salad. 🥗🥔

Want to make it a little heartier? Add chicken for the perfect extra touch! 🍗

Fresh, tasty and made with locally grown produce from David Knight & Bev Knight— a lovely light option for lunch or dinner. 😋

📍 Available now at The Castle Inn, Little Wakering

28/07/2026

Just to let everyone know the road signs saying little wakering road is closed it is only church road end we are open as usuall thanks

22/07/2026

📣 Local Businesses Wanted to Support a Fantastic Community Event!

The organisers of the Wakering Villages & Barling Charity Car & Bike Show 2026 are looking for local businesses to sponsor this year’s event — (does not need to be car-related to get involved!)

For just £20, your business will receive an advert in the official show programme, which will be distributed in local shops and handed out to visitors on the day of the event.

It’s a great opportunity to promote your business while supporting a wonderful cause, with all proceeds going to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

If you’re interested in sponsoring the show, please send us a private message or contact Gordon Cunningham on 07817 456854.

Thank you for supporting local businesses, local events, and an incredible charity! 💙

21/07/2026

🍲 Our homemade soups throughout the summer at the castle inn 🍲

At The Castle Inn, we’re proud to support local businesses and use fresh local produce wherever possible. That’s why the homemade soups are made with mostly locally sourced ingredients, many from within walking distance of the pub!

Just a couple of our delicious soups that will be available throughout the Summer/Autum are:
🥣 Butternut Squash, Tomato & Marrow Soup
🥣 tomato and basil
Plus loads more to come

Perfect for a light lunch, starter, or simply to warm you up on a summer’s day. Come in and enjoy a bowl of homemade goodness while supporting local producers.

21/07/2026

🚗🏍️ Wakering Villages & Barling Charity Car & Bike Show 2026 🏍️🚗

It’s coming up to that time of year again!

Join us Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August 2026, for an unforgettable afternoon of classic motors, live music, great food, and family fun — all in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

📍 The Castle Inn, Little Wakering, Essex, SS3 0JW
🕐 Show starts at 1:30 PM and closes at 5:00 PM
☕ Cars & Coffee from 12:00 PM at The Red Brick Barn, Shopland Road, SS4 1LH

Expect to see:
🚘 Vintage, classic, custom, race & American cars
🏍️ Motorbikes & scooters
🎶 Live music from Grand Reunion
🍔 BBQ & DJ
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A fun, family-friendly atmosphere for everyone

Entry is by voluntary donation of your choice, with all proceeds going to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Bring the whole family, enjoy the amazing vehicles, and help us raise money for a fantastic cause. We can’t wait to welcome you all!