Swedish Day UK 2026

Swedish Day 2026 celebrated its 19th year .

What a great year once again, over 200 Saabs, Volvos and Polestars came along with their owners to park together and let the enthusiasts look over them.

Lots of smiley people chatting and getting a nice sun tan, although some of us forgot to put cream on with the excitement of the show.

9 awards were presented this year. A big thank you to all the sponsors for your support. The nine prizes at the 2026 show were awarded like this.

A R B Property Services gave his "Youngest Saab Owner" award to Imogen Hinder (17) and her Saab 9-3 Convertible.
A R B Property Services gave his "Youngest Volvo Owner" award to Henry Forber (20) and his Volvo C30.
Joes Repair Shop gave a "Ripe For Restoration" award to Rich Carpenter and his Saab Sonett 3 .
Volvo Owners Club “Most Admired Volvo”, chosen by the people at Swedish Day went to Kevin Knowles and his Volvo P1800.
Chris Hamley sponsored the “Most Admired Saab”, chosen by the people at Swedish Day, which went to Tony Grestock and his Saab Sonett 3.
Aidan from Polestar awarded a prize to Tim Harris and his Polestar 3.
Rob Gray sponsored an award for "Best Modified Swede" and this went to Lee Clarke and his Volvo S40.
Volvo Owners Club "Furthest Travelled" went to Eric Griffiths who travelled from Liverpool, covering 300 miles.
Ash Hawken "The Best Unrestored Car" was awarded to Harriette Davies and her Volvo 131 Amazon.
 

I would like to thank everybody for supporting this event, the helpers, the sponsors mentioned above, Vicky and her team from The Rugby Club, the internet forums and blogs, good friends Jill, John, David, Ash, sister Belinda, niece Siobhan and her daughter Alice for helping throughout the day.  But the biggest thank you goes to all the owners of those lovely Saabs, Polestars and Volvos that came along on the day. Next years show will be held on Sunday the 9th May.
Thanks also go to Peter for the video coverage and Tony Scott for the "Wooden Moose" photos.

Robin.