CLASSIC car enthusiasts should consider taking a drive over to the Royal Bath and West Showground in Somerset this weekend.

For the 26th Footman James Bristol Classic Car Show is being held in Shepton Mallet on Saturday and Sunday.

The show is the longest continuously-running major classic car show in the UK.

It is also one of the country's leading classic car shows and said to be a firm favourite with both the public and trade and clubs.

Around 15,000 classic car enthusiasts from all over the country are regularly attracted to the show.

They are able to view the cars and buy from the various manufacturers, suppliers, service companies and dealers who are exhibiting.

Around 70 clubs are displaying this year, with around 200 classic, veteran and vintage cars expected to be on display.

There will also be the popular autojumble section, which normally has at least 200 stalls with secondhand parts, tools, books and other memorabilia.

Organisers say that this is a great day out for both classic car enthusiasts and for families.

The show is open from 10am to 5pm on both days.

Also, the entire show is held indoors at the so it doesn't matter if the weather takes a turn for the worse.

There is also plenty of free on-site car parking.

Tickets are £7 on the door, or £5 if booked in advance. They are £5 and £3 respectively for concessions, which includes senior citizens, full time students and the disabled.

Accompanied children under the age of 16 go free of charge.