Local college hosts East Riding Stages Rally

When the East Riding Stages Rally returns to Beverley on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February, Bishop Burton College will once again host the event’s Service Area, forming a key part of rally operations across the weekend.

While spectators gather in the town centre and on the stages, the Service Area is where teams regroup between competitive sections. It is the working base of the rally, and choosing the right venue is critical to delivering a smooth and professional event.

The service area is an important part of the rally weekend, and Bishop Burton College is a strong local venue with the space, access and facilities required to support a national closed road rally, all within easy reach of Beverley.

A competitor leaving the College on the way to the stages. Photo: Bishop Burton College

The campus offers excellent access for competing crews and service vehicles, alongside the room and layout needed to operate safely and efficiently. Having suitable facilities on site for scrutineering is a significant advantage, allowing essential vehicle checks to take place in a practical and controlled environment before competition begins.

Just as importantly, working with Bishop Burton College provides the opportunity to involve students directly in the event. Students will assist with scrutineering and operational support, gaining valuable hands on experience at a live national motorsport event, connecting education with real world experience.

The extensive college campus is the perfect facility for the East Riding Stages Rally. Photo: Bishop Burton College

As East Yorkshire’s leading specialist land-based college, Bishop Burton has served

the region since 1954, offering high-quality further and higher education with a

practical, career-focused edge. The campus features outstanding facilities, from

equine arenas and commercial farming units to modern study spaces and student

accommodation, creating a dynamic environment for students and visitors alike.

"Hosting the East Riding Stages Rally here feels like a natural extension of our

community commitment, connecting our students, staff and local residents with an

event that celebrates precision, performance and passion." said Lauren Fenwick, Marketing Campaigns Manager at the College. “We are absolutely thrilled that Bishop Burton College is hosting this year’s car rally. It’s a fantastic event that brings together enthusiasts, families and local businesses, and we’re incredibly proud to play a part in something that means so much to the community.

"We are passionate about working in partnership with other local organisations and businesses, and events like this truly showcase what can be achieved when the community comes together. Our campus provides a stunning and versatile setting for large-scale events, with excellent facilities, beautiful grounds and ample space, making it the perfect venue for an occasion of this calibre. We’re delighted to welcome everyone on site and look forward to an unforgettable day.”

A Motorsport UK Scrutineer examines a rally car before the East Riding Stages Rally. Photo: JEP

By continuing to base the Service Area at Bishop Burton College, the rally reinforces its commitment to working with local organisations and businesses. Each February, the event brings competitors, support crews and visitors into Beverley and the surrounding area, supporting local hospitality, retail and service providers. Keeping key operational elements within the local community helps ensure the benefits of the rally are felt across the region.

Clerk of the Course Matthew Atkinson added: “Bishop Burton College is a fantastic venue for our Service Area and an important partner for the rally. Their facilities are excellent, and it is particularly rewarding to involve students directly in the event. It gives them practical experience in a live motorsport environment and helps showcase the range of careers connected to our sport. For the students, the rally highlights many of the qualities the College cultivates, teamwork, technical understanding, quick thinking and community engagement. Whatever career the students are pursuing, they benefit from real-world connections to events like ours."

The impressive entrance to the campus. Photo: Bishop Burton College

About Bishop Burton College

Bishop Burton College is a specialist college providing vocational and academic pathways designed to lead directly into employment and industry. Based just outside Beverley, the College attracts students from across East Yorkshire and the wider region, with a focus on practical learning and industry engagement.

With a well established reputation for career focused education, the College delivers programmes in areas including agriculture, engineering, animal management, sport, equine studies and business. Its emphasis on hands on experience makes involvement in live events such as the East Riding Stages Rally particularly relevant for students, who are able to apply their knowledge in a real working environment.

Alongside its education provision, Bishop Burton College hosts conferences, corporate events and sporting activity throughout the year. The scale of the campus, combined with modern facilities and strong transport links, makes it a versatile venue for large scale commercial and community events.

About the East Riding Stages Rally

Spectator information for the East Riding Stages Rally is available at www.bdmc.org.uk/spectators, where you can find everything you need to plan your visit, from hotels to parking.

For the first time, we are offering reserved parking on the Westwood, close to the stage. You can also follow our social media channels throughout the weekend for live updates, key information, and the latest news from the event.

East Riding Stages - Reserved Parking

Reserve your parking!

The East Riding Stages Rally continues to work with Carbon Positive Motorsport to mitigate the event’s carbon footprint and spectators are invited to offset their own travel as part of the rally’s commitment to supporting the long-term sustainability of motorsport at carbonpositivemotorsport.com

Spectator Guide

The rally takes place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February. For your safety, please remain in official viewing areas and follow the marshal's instructions at all times.

Timetable

Saturday 21 February

18:00 Ceremonial Start at North Bar Within

18:15 Westwood Superspecial Stage

Sunday 22 February

08:30 Ceremonial restart at the FanZone in Beverley Saturday Market

11:15 Westwood Superspecial Stage

15:00 Ceremonial Finish and Awards Presentation at the FanZone

Access

The Ceremonial start, the Westwood Superspecial Stage and the FanZone in Saturday Market are all within walking distance.

Access for wheelchair users is step-free from the Fanzone and North Bar Within, all the way to the Westwood Superspecial Stage.

Care should be taken near Saturday Market between 16:00 and 19:00 while the market traders are packing up.

Parking

Parking is available to reserve close to the Westwood Superspecial Stage at £10 per car. Town Centre Parking can be found at these locations - please do not park in Beverley Saturday Market on Saturday evening while the market traders are packing away.

Further spectator information for the East Riding Stages Rally is available at www.bdmc.org.uk, with updates and key information shared across the rally’s social media channels throughout the weekend.