Aston Clinton is gearing up for a landmark celebration next May, marking 100 years of the Aston Hill Climb.
Aston Clinton is set to come alive next May with a thrilling highway run of period vehicles as part of the centenary celebrations of the iconic Aston Hill Climb.
The original course started about 20 metres away from the 'T' junction with the B4009 - Upper Icknield Way, and finished level with the house at the top of Aston hill, a distance of 0.75 miles
From 1904 to 1925, Aston Hill was a celebrated destination for motoring enthusiasts. In 1914, Lionel Martin made his first ascent of the hill, and by the following year, a car bearing the name "Aston-Martin" was officially registered, marking the beginning of an automotive legend.
The 'Aston Martin Monument' is located at the roadside near the top of the hill beside the Aston Hill mountain bike park car park. It incorporates a plaque which is inscribed :
- The Origin of Aston Martin
- From 1904 to 1925 Aston hill, part of the Lord Rothschild's Estate, was a renowned motoring venue.
- Lionel Martin made his first ascent of this hill in a tuned Singer Car on 4 April 1914. Shortly afterwards, on the 16th. May, at the Herts County Automobile & Aero Club meeting, he was so successful that in March the following year the sporting light car club first registered a car in his name called an "Aston-Martin".
- It was the start of a legend in the history of the automobile.
- This plaque was placed here by the Aston Martin Owners Club and Aston Martin Lagonda Limited.
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The centenary festivities will feature a range of exciting events, including a highway run of vintage vehicles, a classic car show, and an exhibition exploring the rich history of Aston Hill and its impact on motoring.
THE CLIMB
Display & highway run of period vehicles:
17 May 2025 (9.00am to 11.30am)
Gathered in Aston Clinton Park will be 50 cars and 20 motorcycles that competed in the 1904-25 period, or a type that did so.
The “climb” will start from 10.00am.
THE SHOW
Veteran, vintage and classic car show:
17 May 2025 (9.00am to 5.00pm)
In the show field at the top of Aston Hill, in addition to the period cars and motorcycles,
there will be hundreds of pre-1980 British and European classic vehicles
…plus local traders with craft stalls, high quality food and refreshments.
THE VILLAGE
Exhibition on the history of Aston Hill:
14-17 May 2025 (9.00am to 5.00pm each day)
In the Red Kite Pavilion in Aston Clinton Park.
A related new book will be launched too!
For more information, visit this external website.
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