Britain’s illustrious motorsport heritage can be seen throughout the country. From the world’s oldest purpose-built race circuit (Brooklands dates from 1907) to the many world-class motorsport venues, local circuits, re-purposed airfields and hillclimb venues, you’ll find somewhere to enjoy motor racing and trackdays no matter where you live.
England – Southeast
Overview
Tracks
Bovingdon Airfield
Brands Hatch
Goodwood
Lydden Hill
Thruxton
England – East England
Overview
Also called East Anglia, the region is home to historic Snetterton Circuit. Thirty minutes from the Lotus home base at Hethel and three hours from London, the former RAF base has witnessed many famous motor racing battles since opening in 1953.
Tracks
Snetterton
England – East Midlands
Overview
If the UK is the geographical centre of Formula One, the East Midlands is the UK’s motor sports hub. The region is home to four of the world’s greatest tracks and many of the most famous names in motor racing. Seven F1 teams are based either in the East Midlands or nearby.
Tracks
Abingdon
Bedford Autodrome
Blyton Park
Bruntingthorpe
Cadwell Park
Donington Park
Mallory Park
Silverstone
England – West Midlands
Overview
The West Midlands is home to just one track day venue, just outside Stafford. However, the region is ideally located for tracks in the East Midlands, as well as the circuits and glorious rural driving routes found in Wales.
Tracks
Stafford Driving Centre
England – Southwest
Overview
Alas, NIMBYs and their noise regulations have stifled top-rank motor racing at the region’s historic circuit, but it remains an excellent track day venue. Located just outside Chippenham, Castle Combe’s close proximity to the M4 and M5 motorways makes it ideal for drivers in Bristol, London, Wales, and the Midlands.
Tracks
Castle Combe
England – Northeast
Overview
England’s Northeast might be a bit of a trek for England’s Southerners, but it offers some handy options for track day customers in the North of England and southern Scotland.
Tracks
Croft
Elvingdon
Teesside Autodrome
England – Northwest
Overview
The Northwest of England might be home to just one major track day venue but it’s a doozy. Cheshire’s Oulton Park circuit is famous for its challenging mix of tight corners, elevation changes, and blind crests. It’s set in stunning scenery, too, making it a great day out for the family whether spectating or testing your skills on-track.
Tracks
Oulton Park
Scotland
Overview
Scotland’s national motorsport centre, Knockhill Circuit, supports a wide range of driving disciplines, motorsports events and training programs.
Tracks
Knockhill
Wales
Overview
The glorious rural scenery and roads of Wales have long been favoured by the UK’s motoring journalists. The country also offers several stunning circuits where you can polish your track day chops.
Tracks
Anglesey
Llandow
Pembrey
Northern Ireland
Overview
If you’re in Northern Ireland, you don’t have to catch a ferry to enjoy a track day. You have a choice of two great venues.
Tracks
Kirkistown
Nutts Corner