CHRISTMAS AT SILVERSTONE
A new Christmas tradition. With over 120,000 visitors in 2025, Christmas at Silverstone is the UK’s most spectacular festive experience, and it’s back bigger than ever.
The only place in the world where you can drive the home of the British Grand Prix by night, with karting, curling, festive dining and overnight stays, and experiences all the family will love long after Christmas is over.
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MAKE MEMORIES AT MOTORSPORT'S MOST MAGICAL DESTINATION
This Christmas, Silverstone is transformed. Santa's sleigh has made an unscheduled pit stop at the home of British motorsport and while Silverstone's mechanics and engineers work with his elves to get it race-ready again, there's festive magic to explore.
- Drive the legendary F1 circuit after dark decorated with festive lights
- Meet Santa and his elves in an immersive Christmas grotto
- Take to the ice and skate trackside with friends and family
- Try curling and sweep away the competition in the iconic F1 garages
- See state-of-the-art F1 cars from some of racing's biggest teams up close
- Check out dozens of Christmas presents and enjoy top-quality festive food and drink in the pit lane
Lap of Lights tickets from £50 per car. Santa's Garage sold out in 2025. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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Lap of Lights
- Drive the world-famous Silverstone Formula One circuit after dark, transformed into a two-mile trail of lights, lasers and sound
- Follow in the tyre tracks of racing legends like Lando, Lewis and more - an experience you won't find anywhere else this Christmas
- Tickets are priced per car, so bring the whole family for one price
Sold Out in 2025
Santa's Garage
- A fully immersive 40-minute festive journey, with a personal meeting and message from Santa himself
- Includes the Elf Toy Workshop, where children become Elf Engineers and get their own toy to take home
- Back by popular demand and selling out fast. Early booking is strongly recommended
Ice Trak
- Ice skate inside the Silverstone Formula One garages you've seen on TV, transformed into a North Pole training rink
- A unique setting for a classic Christmas activity - friends, family, and colleagues all welcome!
- Available to book alongside your Lap of Lights or Santa's Garage tickets or as a standalone experience
New for 2026
Curling
- Step onto the ice and try curling at the home of British motorsport, a fun new competition for the whole family
- Suitable for all ages and abilities, no experience needed
- Available to book alongside your Lap of Lights or Santa's Garage ticket or as a standalone experience
New for 2026
Silverstone Museum
- Explore the history of this amazing circuit at Silverstone Museum, open throughout Christmas at Silverstone
- Discover the stories, cars and moments that shaped motorsport and Silverstone
- SRC members get 50% off two Annual Museum passes - just flash your Membership Pass on your first visit
New for 2026
Kart Silverstone
- Lando Norris, George Russell and Alex Albon have already tried Kart Silverstone's new world-class circuit. You can be next!
- Sessions available for drivers of all abilities, aged 6 and over, with a minimum height requirements of 115cm
- SRC members get 10% off kart sessions - simply log into your account and your discount will be applied at check-out
THE ULTIMATE FESTIVE DAY OUT
A lap you'll never forget
Drive the legendary British Grand Prix Formula One circuit after dark. Two miles of breathtaking light, sound and spectacle. There's nowhere else on earth you can do this.
Meet Santa
An immersive journey unlike any traditional grotto. Follow the story of Santa's emergency landing through an Elf Workshop, all the way to a personal meeting with Santa himself. Santa's Garage sold out in 2025, so book early.
Ice Skating
Take to the ice inside the Formula One garages, transformed into a North Pole training rink: Ice Trak. A classic Christmas activity the whole family will love.
Festive Food & Drink
Mulled wine, luxury hot chocolates, bratwurst, turkey baps, loaded fries and freshly made sweet treats. Our festive food village has something for everyone - whether between experiences at Silverstone or just visiting to sample the flavours.
Curling
Trade the throttle for a stone. Curling at Silverstone brings a new kind of precision, speed, and friendly competition to the home of British motorsport. All ages welcome, no experience needed.
Extend Your Stay
Wake up trackside, surrounded by the magic of Christmas at Escapade Silverstone Hotel & Restaurant. The festive break your family will never stop talking about. Explore our exclusive overnight packages. SRC members get 10% off stays at Escapade Silverstone.
Kart
Race the wheel tracks of Norris, Russell and Albon on a world-class new circuit. The ultimate festive thrill right at the heart of Silverstone. SRC members get 10% off stays at Kart Silverstone.
Christmas Shop
Top the podium this Christmas with a hand-picked range of clothing, toys, souvenirs and gifts, available to browse in the F1 garages. The perfect pit stop for something special this Christmas.
THE UK'S ONLY CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAIL ON A FORMULA ONE CIRCUIT
Drive the legendary Silverstone Formula One circuit after dark, transformed into a festive light trail stretching over two miles. With an interactive story kids will love, music to set the scene, and ten incredible light installations, it's a Christmas experience for all the family. There's nowhere else in the UK you can do this!
A SANTA EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER INSIDE A FORMULA ONE GARAGE
Forty minutes of pure festive magic. Help the elves in the interactive toy workshop, before each child gets their own special moment with Santa himself... in a setting no traditional grotto could ever offer.
STAY, PLAY, SAVE
With so much happening this December, the best way to experience it all is together thanks to a Family Bundle. Combine Lap of Lights, Ice Trak and Santa's Garage in one booking, and save 10% on the total price!
Beyond bundles, there's a whole day's worth of magic to enjoy. Explore the Silverstone Museum with real F1 cars on show, test your skills on race simulators, grab a slice at Box Box Pizza, browse Christmas gifts in the F1 garages, race the new Kart Silverstone circuit, and capture moments that will last a lifetime with unique photo spots around the paddock.
Want to make your trip last all night? Stay trackside at Escapade Silverstone, wake up surrounded by magic, and turn a great day into a festive break the family will never forget. SRC members get 10% off stays at Escapade Silverstone.
