Staff and volunteers of Cash For Kids with the beetle renovated by the Beetle Hospital which was first prize in the raffle. This is the ninth car they have raffled at the festival raising over £100,000 for disadvantaged kids in Yorkshire. (pic by Steve Riding / National World)placeholder image
Staff and volunteers of Cash For Kids with the beetle renovated by the Beetle Hospital which was first prize in the raffle. This is the ninth car they have raffled at the festival raising over £100,000 for disadvantaged kids in Yorkshire. (pic by Steve Riding / National World) | Steve Riding / National World

Twenty-one photos from the Volkswagen Festival at Leeds' Harewood House

By Nick Frame

Court Reporter

Published 11th Aug 2024, 16:30 BST

VW owners and enthusiasts flocked to Harewood House this weekend as a special motoring festival got underway.

Around 300 VW vehicles have made their way to the stately home for the event which opened on Friday and continued through Saturday and today.

With Beetles, campervans and custom-made models on display, the VW Festival is the UK’s largest family-friendly Volkswagen show on the calendar. The weekend was also packed with live entertainment and music, with a 90s fancy dress party taking place on Saturday evening.

And the good weather ensured bumper crowds came through the gates.

Campers being put to use at Harewood House. (pic by Steve Riding / National World)

13. VW Festival 2024 at Harewood House sat 10-08-2024 picture Steve Riding

Campers being put to use at Harewood House. (pic by Steve Riding / National World) | Steve Riding / National World

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Flying the flags for the VW vehicles. (pic by Steve Riding / National World)

14. VW Festival 2024 at Harewood House sat 10-08-2024 picture Steve Riding

Flying the flags for the VW vehicles. (pic by Steve Riding / National World) | Steve Riding / National World

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Jonnie Crabtree, of Leeds and owner of the Herbie Hospital, with a Beetle he has renovated. (pic by Steve Riding / National World)

15. VW Festival 2024 at Harewood House sat 10-08-2024 picture Steve Riding

Jonnie Crabtree, of Leeds and owner of the Herbie Hospital, with a Beetle he has renovated. (pic by Steve Riding / National World) | (pic by Steve Riding / National World)

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Joe Riley of Doncaster with his 1951 P350 ice cream van from Ohio, there are only two left in the world. (pic by Steve Riding / National World)

16. VW Festival 2024 at Harewood House sat 10-08-2024 picture Steve Riding

Joe Riley of Doncaster with his 1951 P350 ice cream van from Ohio, there are only two left in the world. (pic by Steve Riding / National World) | Steve Riding / National World

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Chris and Pat Vickers of Horsforth relaxing at the campsite. (pic by Steve Riding / National World)

17. VW Festival 2024 at Harewood House sat 10-08-2024 picture Steve Riding

Chris and Pat Vickers of Horsforth relaxing at the campsite. (pic by Steve Riding / National World) | Steve Riding / National World

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Enthusiasts gather at Harewood House for Saturday's festival. (pic by Steve Riding / National World)

18. VW Festival 2024 at Harewood House sat 10-08-2024 picture Steve Riding

Enthusiasts gather at Harewood House for Saturday's festival. (pic by Steve Riding / National World) | Steve Riding / National World

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