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After last year’s successful Smiles for
Miles event at Hardwick Hall, we are delighted to confirm the
date for our 2026 showcase:
Sunday 31st May, 10:00am–5:00pm.

We remain committed to delivering an
action-packed day of Inclusive automotive excitement while raising vital unrestricted funds for JPC Community Hub CIC, now proudly
based at the TAD Centre, Middlesbrough. JPC Community Hub continues its mission to support individuals with special and complex needs, live independently and your participation helps make that possible.

The Smiles for Miles theme returns for 2026, featuring an impressive range of Prestige, Sports, and Supercars on display. Guests can enjoy the atmosphere on-site or take part in Passenger Ride Experiences along a pre-selected route off-site.

Join us for an unforgettable day—supporting a life-changing Community Interest Company (CIC), and experience incredible
cars, and help us create even more smiles for miles.

Event highlights

Hundreds of performance cars on display
Sports & Supercar passenger rides
Special guests
This event raises vital community funds

Passenger Ride Experiences 

Fancy being a passenger in a performance, sports or supercar? Now’s your chance to enjoy a 5 mile drive (off-site) on a pre-selected route. You’ll have the opportunity to ride shotgun in a wide selection of performance cars, including the likes of Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, Lamborghini and Aston Martin – to name but a few. Passenger rides start from £25 and are available to book right now (see below) – and the best bit, it’s all for a good cause and it’s an inclusive family event.

Places are limited for the passenger rides experiences of around 75 per hour. Starting at 10am with last rides at 4pm. Please note, there is age restriction of 8+. Booster seats are available.

Car Clubs & Displays

As per previous years, this event is expected to attract over 500 cars on static display, from classics to supercars. If you’d like to display your vehicle, we ask for a one-off £10 contribution which will allow you and 1 passenger access to the event.

If you’re a car club, we can also offer group parking within our display areas. To book your club and get your club ticket setup, please email jonny@jpcspecialistmotorsports.com

More about the event

Dog-friendly Smiles for Miles charity motorsport event returns to Hardwick Hall in 2026

The popular charity motorsport event Smiles for Miles will return to Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield, on Sunday 31 May 2026, offering a full day of family-friendly and dog-friendly entertainment.

Running from 10am to 5pm, the event welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads and features a packed programme for visitors of all ages. Highlights include supercar and sports car passenger rides for ages eight and over, with booster seats and ear defenders provided to ensure younger passengers can take part safely.

In addition to automotive action on and off site, visitors can enjoy a wide range of dealership displays, merchandise stalls, and a strong selection of street food vendors. Fairground rides will also be available for younger guests.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and child friendly, with both on-site and off-site parking options available.

An organiser said: “Smiles for Miles is about bringing people together for an inclusive, exciting day out while raising money for an incredible cause. We’re proud to make the event accessible for families, children and dog owners alike.”

An Early Bird ticket offer is currently available (plus VAT), with prices set at £10 for adults, £2.50 for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults and two children) priced at £22.50. VIP on-site parking is available for £20 (limited availability), with off-site parking from £5 located opposite Hardwick Park.

Once Early Bird tickets have sold out, standard prices (plus VAT) will apply: £15 for adults, £5 for children under 16, and a family ticket priced at £35. VIP on-site parking under standard pricing will be £25 (limited availability), with off-site parking remaining available from £5.

More information: Event website Facebook