Capital cars: the stars of London Concours | Martin Love

Enjoy some of the world's rarest and special cars in a green oasis in the heart of the city

London Concours
When 5-6 June
Where City of London
Tickets 35; students 18
Details londonconcours.co.uk

Polished metal, glinting chrome, a sward of green" The capital's leading automotive garden party - the London Concours - returns to the idyllic lawns of the Honourable Artillery Company from 5-6 June. There will be around 100 rare and stunning vehicles on display for you to drool over. The cars are without doubt the stars of the show, but it's almost worth going just for the chance to visit these secluded grounds. The five-acre Honourable Artillery Company HQ is in the heart of the City, a stone's throw from Bank, Monument and Barbican, not that you'd know it. Step through the historic gates and you are on what's often called 'the world's second most valuable cricket pitch'. As you stroll around, possibly with a glass of fizz in hand, you'll be able to gaze at everything from the McLaren F1 and Aston Martin DB5 to the Lotus 79 F1 and Bugatti EB110. Then chuck in a bunch of Ferraris and Porsches, and a section dedicated to 'Lost Marques', including Alvis, Panhard, Frazer-Nash and Bizzarrini, and you have a splendid day to remember. Getting the tube home will soon bring you back down to earth!