Walk The Heritage Track Trail
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Track Trail Closures
Please be advised that the Heritage Track Trail will be closed 27-28th April due to the British GT Championship, and may close earlier than usual on 1st May due to the Silverstone 10K.
The Heritage Track Trail is open every day from 11am til 4pm*. On our brilliant outdoor Heritage Track Trail you will see and learn about the current circuit – and even walk on parts of the original grand prix circuit!
On the trail you will learn about:
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Bridge Corner
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Priory
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Wellington Straight
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Brooklands
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Luffield
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The RAF memorial
Each panel has incredible, memorable stories of racing events and major changes at each corner, including pinpointing the location of Silverstone’s original pits. The Heritage Track Trail also gives you the amazing opportunity to walk on the old track itself, from Bridge corner to Priory.
*Access to THE HERITAGE TRACK TRAIL is included in your ticket to the museum but please note that the Trail may be closed on certain days during the year due to Major Events and/or Health & Safety reasons and/or at the request of Silverstone Circuits Ltd who own the land. Please check in advance of booking if you would like to go on this walk or speak to a team member on the day of your visit.
DOWNLOAD OUR TRACK TRAIL GUIDE
The Heritage Track Trail app is a popular addition to your museum experience. The app guides visitors around the retired section of the track on the Heritage Track Trail, giving insight into the history of the corners. This features footage of racing action at Silverstone as well as interviews and stories from circuit staff and marshals. Visitors can also explore how the circuit has changed through rubaway archive photography.
We would recommend that you download the App ahead of your visit.
*Access TO THE HERITAGE TRACK TRAIL is included in your ticket to the museum but please note that the Trail may be closed on certain days during the year due to Health and Safety reasons. Please check in advance of booking if you would like to go on this walk or speak to a team member on the day of your visit.
Planned Closures
The Heritage Track Trail will be unavailable on the below dates due to Silverstone events, track activity, private events, and/or planned maintenance:
April 27th-28th: British GT Championship
1st May (evening): Silson AC 10K Run
8th-9th June: MG Live!
20th June-3rd July: General Maintenance
4th-7th July: Formula 1 Aramco British Grand Prix
8th-21st July: General Maintenance
1st August: MotoGP Day of Champions
2nd-4th August: MotoGP Monster Energy British Grand Prix
11th August: Ford Fair
23rd-25th August: Silverstone Festival
13th-15th September: Ferrari Racing Days
21st-22nd September: Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship
6th October: German Car Festival ft. TRAX
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