Education Groups

Silverstone Museum offers an interactive and engaging visit to all educational groups. Focussing on STEM and History, we aim to bring learning to life and inspire the next generation. School & Education groups can explore the 4000m2 exhibition, that will take them on an exciting journey through the past, present and future of Silverstone and British motor sport. Learn about the engineering and technology that has changed the world of motor sport in our Technology Lab, see real cars and bikes from the sports history, before exploring part of the retired circuit and see what’s racing around the track that day.

*We are unfortunately unable to guarantee track activity on any specific visit

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STEM Workshops

Our engaging curriculum-focused workshops are run by our learning team in a dedicated learning studio overlooking the circuit. The workshops are designed to extend pupils’ learning during their visit and have a particular focus on STEM subjects. We explore the technology, design and science of race cars and also, for older pupils, we look at possible career options within STEM and motor racing.

At Silverstone Museum, we are proud to say that no two workshops are the same and we are happy to adapt the workshop content to meet your specific learning objectives – please discuss this when you make your booking. Workshops are available for all key stages from EYFS to Key Stage 5, with a maximum of 30 pupils per session (we can rotate sessions for larger groups).

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Silverstone Museum is fully wheelchair accessible, and we also have facilities and additional space available for those who require it. All of our workshops can be adapted to meet the specific requirements of your group, and many of our team are experienced in working with children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities.

Please contact our Education Team at learning@silverstonemuseum.co.uk to discuss your group’s requirements, and we’ll be happy to discuss ways in which we can support your visit.

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Home Educator Days

Our Home Educator Days include a visit to our exhibition, enabling young people to get up close to racing cars and bikes, as well as explore the technology of the sport and see how designs of cars have evolved.

Our Heritage Track Trail will be open to explore the external space at Silverstone Circuit, allowing visitors to walk (or run!) on our retired track. If there is track activity on the day of your visit, you will get to watch this from a fantastic viewing area on Luffield Terrace.

Exclusively for those on Home Educator Days, we will have our Learning Leaders on hand with an amazing array of real items from Formula One cars and motorsport vehicles. Not only will the young people be able to handle these items in the STEM workshop, but the Learning Leaders will explain what they are, how they are used, the materials used to make the items, and how they are designed!

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FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2024 

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  1. School Pricing

    From £7.95

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    We have two pricing options for school and educational groups:

    • Exhibition only – a self-led visit through the exhibition & a visit to the Heritage Track Trail (total visit time approximately 2.5 hours) @ £7.95 per pupil
    • Exhibition + STEM Workshop – In addition to the main exhibition & visit to the Heritage track trail, enjoy a 45 minute workshop led by one of our facilitators in our dedicated Learning Studio (total visit time approx. 4 hours) @ £9.50 per pupil
    • One free teacher ticket per 10 pupils (additional free tickets can be offered to groups who require smaller ratios).

  2. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL VISITS

    £14.50

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    Visit Package 1 – includes STEM Workshop

    • Weekdays only during UK term time (unless agreed by prior arrangement)
    • Limited availability and access restrictions during the F1 British Grand Prix period
    • Cost - £14.50 per student
    • Accompanying teachers – complimentary using a ratio of 1:10
    • Min student numbers – 10 & Max student numbers – 200
    • Workshops will be delivered in English
    • Includes access to our Museum and Heritage Track Trail on a self-led basis
    • Available only to Educational Travel/Tour organisers and International Academic Venues
    • Payment is via pro-forma invoice or credit card payment on arrival

  3. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL VISITS

    £13.00

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    Visit Package 2 – self-led Exhibition & Heritage Track Trail only

    • Available throughout the year, weekdays and weekends included
    • Limited availability and access restrictions during the F1 British Grand Prix period
    • Cost - £13.00 per student
    • Accompanying teachers – complimentary using a ratio of 1:10
    • Min student numbers – 10 & Max student numbers – 200
    • Includes access to our Museum and Heritage Track Trail on a self-led basis
    • Available only to Educational Travel/Tour organisers and International Academic Venues
    • Payment is via pro-forma invoice or credit card payment on arrival
Teacher planning visit

Once your school trip is confirmed, we offer a free teacher planning visit for two teachers per booking. As well as allowing you to see the museum, you will be met by one of our Education team members, who can answer any questions and provide an in-person run through of your visit.

We highly recommend that all teachers take advantage of the planning visit, as it helps to ensure that the final visit with your class goes as smoothly as possible. A convenient date and time for your planning visit can be arranged with our Education team when you make your booking.

  1. How to Book

    To find out more information and book a school visit please contact our Learning Team on 01327 320238 or email us at learning@silverstonemuseum.co.uk

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FAQs

We have two different pricing options:

  1. Exhibition only – a self-led visit through the exhibition & a visit to the Heritage Track Trail (total visit time approximately 2.5 hours) @ £7.95 per pupil
  2. Exhibition + STEM Workshop – In addition to the main exhibition & visit to the Heritage track trail, enjoy a 45 minute workshop led by one of our facilitators in our dedicated Learning Studio (total visit time approx. 4 hours) @ £9.50 per pupil

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We offer complimentary adult tickets for teachers accompanying a school group within the recommend adult-to-pupil ratios below:

1:5 for Primary Schools

1:10 for Secondary Schools

However, if your group requires a lower ratio, please discuss this with our Education Team when you make your booking. We will offer free teacher tickets for any extra adults if pupils require 1:1 Support.

 

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Around certain large events (for example British Grand Prix) we have limitations to our education offer. We do not take education bookings on the British Grand Prix weekend.

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There is a dedicated lunch area situated on the first floor. This room has limited capacity and so can only be guaranteed for those booking a workshop session.

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When Education groups arrive they will be met by one of our team. They will have a short welcome, time to visit the toilet and drop off bags before activities start. Late arrival may result in your taught sessions being shortened.

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Trolleys are available for pupils to store their coats, bags and lunch boxes whilst visiting us. These are located on the first floor. Items are left at owners’ risk.

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We can accommodate groups of up to 200 people.

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To book a school visit please contact our Education Team on 01327 320238 or email us at learning@silverstonemuseum.co.uk.

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The gift shop is located on the ground floor. Pupils are welcome to visit the shop as part of their day. We have a pocket money collection available which includes pens, pencils and key rings. We ask that a maximum of 30 pupils visit the shop at one time.

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We offer one free teacher planning visit for up to two teachers for every school group which has booked to visit Silverstone Museum. All teacher planning visits must be booked in advance by contacting the Education Team once your booking has been confirmed.

We highly recommend that all teachers take advantage of the planning visit, as it helps to ensure that the final visit with your group goes as smoothly as possible. A convenient date and time for your planning visit can be arranged with our Education Team when you make your booking.

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Silverstone Museum is fully wheelchair accessible, and we also have facilities and additional space available for those who require it. Please contact our Education Team at learning@silverstonemuseum.co.uk to discuss your group’s requirements, and we’ll be happy to discuss ways in which we can support your visit.

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Yes, we offer workshops for schools to take part in and extend their learning at Silverstone Museum. Our workshops are focused on STEM subjects and careers in the sport for older pupils. Sessions are led by one of our Learning Leaders in a dedicated Learning Studio overlooking the circuit.

This visit will take approximately 4 hours (usually 10:00 – 14:00) and guarantees you a time slot in our schools lunch space on the first floor.

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We have a dedicated car park available for visitors to Silverstone Museum. The car park is in short walking distance to the entrance. Parking is free of charge and has ample space for coaches.

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Yes, we do. Our exhibition visits are self-led and place the emphasis on the teacher to lead their group through our 4000m2 exhibition and outdoor heritage track trail. There are resources available to support teachers on their journey through the exhibition.

The Heritage Track Trail can be accessed via the back of the building, is subject to availability and can be visited at any time. This is an outdoor activity and so we suggest your groups come prepared for the weather conditions should they wish to explore this area e.g. suitable footwear and coats in winter.

This visit will take approximately 2-3 hours (half-day visit) and does not guarantee use of our schools lunch space.

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This is an example of a visit, but please note that changes will be made depending on numbers visiting on the day -

  • 10:00-10:15 Arrival, welcome and bag/coat drop-off
  • 10:15-12:00 Self-led visit through the Exhibition
  • 12:00-12:30 Lunch
  • 12:30-13:15 Explore the Heritage Track Trail
  • 13:15- 14:00 Workshop
  • 14:00 Depart

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Silverstone Museum is located just 20 mins from the M1 (J15a) and the M40 (J10). Follow signs to the Silverstone circuit, where you will find the Silverstone Museum located immediately to the left of the main entrance.

Car and Coach parking is available free of charge in front of the building, in car park 49. Our address is:

 

Silverstone Museum

Main Entrance

Silverstone Circuit

Northamptonshire

NN12 8TN

 

We have plenty of space for coaches in the car park.

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Yes, it is available to download here code of conduct (PDF).

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Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here (PDF).

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Yes. You can download our Risk Assessment here. We strongly recommend a teacher planning visit for you to personalise the risk assessments for your specific group need.

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