Lotus in the Peak 2026 – Booking Information

 

 

This will be the 14th ‘Lotus in the Peak’

In the 24th year of the ‘Midlands Lotus Owners Club

Supporting

 

Please note all revenue less expenses will be donated to Rainbows

There are 7 individual items in the 2026 store which are:

 

 

·         Friday evening BBQ at Oakhill Hotel, Cromford (26th June)         

 

·         The Sunday morning car runs in the Peak District (28th June)  

 

·         Direct to Bamford Picnic Area Ticket, for those not taking part in the early morning runs (28th June)           

 

·         Breakfast at Thornbridge Hall (Quackers) Café  (28th June)        

 

·         Deli Picnic Box served at Bamford Picnic Area(28th June)             

 

·         Raffle tickets for our amazing Lotus themed prizes in aid of Rainbows Hospice for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, a very worthy cause. Please add some if you can, the draw will take place at Bamford (28th June)              

 

·         Lotus in the Peak Polo Shirts (By popular demand)    

 

PLEASE NOTE that booking any one item does not include any other items.

 

Example-Booking the Sunday morning run will not include the Breakfast, Raffle Tickets, or Picnic. These must be added separately to your shopping basket if required.

 

Click here  to go to the store or scroll down to see more details of the items.

 

Friday Evening BBQ at Oakhill Hotel, Cromford (Friday 26th June)

For those making a weekend of it, and also for the more local Lotus owners, there is a BBQ in the beautiful location of Oakhill Hotel, Cromford, starting from 6pm, The BBQ is priced at £19.95 per person. Great company and fantastic cars are all free to enjoy, so even if you do not require a BBQ please be sure to join us for a great social evening.

 

Sunday Early Morning Runs and Bamford Meet (Sunday 28th June)

The early morning runs are £20 per car and includes entry to the Lotus only parking and meeting area at the Bamford Recreation Ground.

 

You have a choice of three Routes for the runs and two starting points

For those not wishing to go on a run the cost will be £15 for entry to the Lotus only parking and the meeting area at Bamford Recreation ground

Note if you have family meeting you at Bamford in a non-Lotus car, we have set aside some non-Lotus Parking spaces £5 payable on the day.

 

The ‘Runs’ are organised in groups of up to 10 cars and led by an experienced group leader. A tried and tested system means that you drive at your own pace, and you are guided along the entire route, there is no need for a map, although you will be given one

 

Choose your preferred start point and pace option to suit your driving style and car.

 

All the runs finish at Thornbridge Hall for the breakfast stop where the car park will be organised to accommodate all the cars, with all the cars arriving by 9.45am.

 

All cars will leave Thornbridge Hall in our Grand Procession to Bamford, a sight to behold, at 10.45 am sharp.

 

 

 

Ashbourne Start Point

All cars to arrive for registration and the safety briefing by 6.45am at the latest at Shawcroft Car Park (off Park Road) Ashbourne DE6 1GD.

The route will be approximately 53 miles, chosen for your driving pleasure to be a mix of scenic and twisty A and B roads to suit our cars.

 

You can choose ‘Regular Pace’ or ‘Slower Pace’.

 

Calton Lees Chatsworth Estate Start Point

All cars to arrive for registration and the safety briefing by 6.45am at the Latest at Calton Lees car park postcode DE4 2NX

Again, the route of approx. 58 miles, has been chosen for your driving pleasure on some of the Peak District’s finest roads.

 

You can choose from ‘Regular Pace’ or ‘Slower Pace’.

 

Both Routes will be very enjoyable!

  

The Classic Car Run

This will start from Calton Lees car park postcode DE4 2NX.

All cars to arrive for registration and the safety briefing by 7:15 am.  A shorter run than the others, of approx. 40 miles, is planned to take in the wonderful views the Peak district has to offer and is suitable for classic cars and those wishing for a more relaxed pace to start the day. (Open to any Lotus, classic or new).

 

Breakfast at Thornbridge Hall Quackers Café, Sunday 28th June.

Breakfast with a choice of bacon, sausage, or vegetarian sausage ciabatta with either tea or coffee is £7.  Please order the breakfast deal offered by Thornbridge Hall (Quackers) Café in the LitP store.  To ensure a good service the café will be open exclusively to LitP at this time.  You may be able to buy a breakfast on the day, but please note that the priority will be for those that have ordered breakfast in the LitP Store.

Breakfast choices are either Sausage or Bacon or Vegetarian Sausage any choice in ciabatta including Tea or Coffee.

 

Deli Picnic Box Served at Bamford Recreation Ground, Sunday 28th June.

This high quality Deli Picnic Box (individual boxes for each person) will be served at the Bamford meeting area at approximately 1pm. The Picnic box is great value at £15 per person. Please note that it will not be possible to purchase a box on the day, so please don’t forget to order now and not miss out on the fun.

 

Raffle tickets in aid of Rainbow’s.

Please buy some raffle tickets, £5.00 for 5 tickets, for our fantastic raffle, there is always an impressive list of prizes to be won.  The proceeds from the raffle go to the ‘Lotus in the Peak’ nominated charity ‘Rainbows’ hospice for children and young people.   The raffle will be drawn on the day. Your ticket purchases really will make a difference!

 

Lotus in the Peak Polo shirts (by popular demand)

So many people have asked about our LitP Polo Shirts and you can enjoy them too, as they are now available in the store for pre-order only.  This will not be a stock item, so please take the opportunity to order them now.

 

Available in the size you require and a choice of ‘Regular’ or ‘Premium’ qualities please take care when picking your sizes. As they are made to order thank you.

 

Regular Quality £35.95

Premium Quality £45.95

Choice of either collect on the day at Bamford or delivery +£6.50

Please enquire via PM on MLOC to elisemadray should you require a Ladies size.