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Museums & Landmarks

Silverstone Museum

📍 Towcester, South East

★4.6(4,189 Google reviews)💰£30👶All ages

Motorsport museum at Silverstone featuring iconic racing cars, F1 history displays, interactive aerodynamics exhibits, Scalextric track, and state-of-the-art simulators. Free parking on site and free entry with driving experience tickets.

✓ Book simulators ahead✓ Interactive exhibits✓ Free parking✓ Knowledgeable staff✓ Motorsport history✓ 2+ hours needed

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with motorsport enthusiasm across any age — adults and children engage equally with the interactive displays. Book simulators well ahead or expect to miss out. Annual passes suit families within driving distance who plan to return.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book F1 simulators online in advance — they sell out and advance booking gets a discount
⏰Free parking is available on site
🎟️Plan at least two hours to cover all exhibits properly
🚗Ask staff for guided insight — several are deeply knowledgeable about Silverstone's history

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6
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4,189 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Tony

4 months ago

★★★★★

“A fabulous history of Silverstone and F1. If you like motor racing then go and visit. Book yourself on the F1 simulators before you go otherwise you will be dissapointed. They are very popular. We booked in advance and you also get a discount by thinking ahead. You can race the circuit on the giant Scalextric track which is great fun. The staff that work there are so enthusiastic about the museum and their job. There are 2 karting tracks opening soon also. Go there and enjoy!”

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Jerome Meadows

3 months ago

★★★★★

“We got invited to go kart here when we booked the lap of lights and it was something we couldn't resist. We arrived early as instead of waiting around we got offered to go into the earlier timeslot which was great. The go karts were very fun and the museum was pretty fascinating. The group we went with all had a fantastic time.”

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Wayne Knowles

4 weeks ago

★★★★★

“Was at Silverstone for an Aston Martin driving experience and realised that we had a discount for the museum. So pleased we went. Great exhibits and history of Silverstone. Really friendly staff, especially Peter who was a mine of information. Would definitely recommend to anyone vaguely interested in motorsport.”

💬 What parents mention

Interactive displays and simulatorsKnowledgeable and enthusiastic staffMotorsport history exhibitsGood facilities and parking

Overview

Located trackside at Silverstone, the museum covers British motorsport history through immersive displays and hands-on exhibits including an aerodynamics workshop and Scalextric track. F1 simulators are the headline experience — book in advance online for guaranteed slots and a booking discount. Staff, including resident experts like Peter, are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Most visits run two hours or more.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00
Free to use

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