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Silverstone Museum - kids go free and eat free
Silverstone Museum brings to life the past, present and future of British motor racing at the home of British motorsport. Located trackside at the iconic Silverstone Circuit, the award-winning visitor attraction tells the remarkable story of the circuit, the people, the cars and the innovations that have shaped motorsport for more than 75 years.
Silverstone Museum is offering the next generation of British motor racing fans an incredible summer offer, when Kids Go Free AND Kids Eat Free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences, visitors can test their skills operating a Formula 1 wind tunnel, piloting a Wellington bomber, climbing into a replica Grand Prix car and trying their hand at Formula 1 commentary.
The museum is home to an ever-changing collection of iconic cars, motorcycles and historic artefacts, including Nigel Mansell's legendary 'Red 5' Williams Formula 1 car, an ERA racing car from the first Grand Prix held at Silverstone in 1948, and Barry Sheene's 1979 Suzuki Grand Prix motorcycle.
Black Cats & Chequered Flags - new for 2026, this multiplayer immersive Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) experience tells the story behind the life of Alberto Ascari, the first double F1 World Champion
Returning for summer, Scalextric will be back in the Silverstone Museum. Race cars on the museum’s incredibly detailed model track of the National Circuit
The visitor experience concludes with The Ultimate Lap of Silverstone, a spectacular immersive film that celebrates the circuit's greatest sporting moments with commentary from Murray Walker, Martin Brundle and David Croft.
Silverstone Museum is offering the next generation of British motor racing fans an incredible summer offer, when Kids Go Free AND Kids Eat Free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences, visitors can test their skills operating a Formula 1 wind tunnel, piloting a Wellington bomber, climbing into a replica Grand Prix car and trying their hand at Formula 1 commentary.
The museum is home to an ever-changing collection of iconic cars, motorcycles and historic artefacts, including Nigel Mansell's legendary 'Red 5' Williams Formula 1 car, an ERA racing car from the first Grand Prix held at Silverstone in 1948, and Barry Sheene's 1979 Suzuki Grand Prix motorcycle.
Black Cats & Chequered Flags - new for 2026, this multiplayer immersive Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) experience tells the story behind the life of Alberto Ascari, the first double F1 World Champion
Returning for summer, Scalextric will be back in the Silverstone Museum. Race cars on the museum’s incredibly detailed model track of the National Circuit
The visitor experience concludes with The Ultimate Lap of Silverstone, a spectacular immersive film that celebrates the circuit's greatest sporting moments with commentary from Murray Walker, Martin Brundle and David Croft.
Fri 31 Jul to Monday 31 August
Silverstone Northamptonshire NN12 8TN
'Kids to go free and eat free' offer runs until August 31st, and is available to all children aged 15 or under when accompanied by a full-paying adult.Adult entry £29 on the day, or £24 if booked online 24 hours ahead.
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