One of the many attractions is Silverstone Circuit which is THE motor racing circuit in the UK. We get many searches asking where it is. It is between the M1 and M40, south of the village of Silverstone in Northamptonshire extending into Buckinghamshire covering over 700 acres.
Hosting not only the 2019 F1 Grand Prix but also the motorcycling with the very popular British Superbikes and now the British MotoGP returns again for 2019 too. There is much more to Silverstone though, other big events include The Silverstone Classic, FIA WEC, track days, club events, driver training, testing and half marathons.
Also new for 2019 - The Experience Centre opens at the famous racing circuit housed in a former World War Two Wellington Bomber hangar - more motor sport comes to Silverstone with a brand new circuit hosting both 2018 Toyo Tires MSA British Rallycross Championship and Speedmachine Festival FIA World Rallycross Championship.
Silverstone Village is in the hidden gem of South Northamptonshire famous for its woodland - make sure you visit Hazelborough Woods near the village.
Silverstone village and the surrounding area is a magnet for motoring and racing enthusiasts and a great deal of the motorsport industry is based in the area including Formula One (F1) Teams Racing PointForce India and 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 World Champions Mercedes AMG Petronas formerly Brawn GP with five time British World Champion Lewis Hamilton driving in 2019.
Strakka Racing are based locally competing in the Blancpain in 2019. While you are here don't forget to visit Towcester and Brackley famous market towns with independent shops only a few miles away.
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South Northamptonshire has become a tourist destination for sports with horse racing and in 2014 Towcester Greyhound track opened offering up to three evenings a week of Greyhound racing and continuing with horse racing too, but also for many visitors flock to the villages including the canal village of Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal. Stowe School and gardens a National Trust property is high up on the tourist list.
Although not in South Northamptonshire Fairport Convention's Cropredy Convention is another big local event.
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