Formula 1 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix from Hemel Hempstead
A chauffeured day at the British Grand Prix, leaving from Hemel Hempstead. The run is 55.6 miles, roughly 1 hour on a clear road via the A414, M1 and A43. Dates for 2027: 1–4 July 2027. Motorbike parking is free with no need to pre-book. Silverstone Circuit dates to 1947. Hemel Hempstead belongs to Hertfordshire. Rail reached Apsley station in 1938. Old Marlowes House in Hemel Hempstead is Grade II* listed.
How the day runs
The car is at your door in Hemel Hempstead in good time for the gates. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. The return to Hemel Hempstead is 56.0 miles, roughly 1 hour plus the exit queue. Positioning from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead is roughly 1 hour, built into the booking.
- Hemel Hempstead to Silverstone Circuit1 hr 1 min, 55.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Silverstone Circuit to Hemel Hempstead1 hr 2 min, 56 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Motorbike parking is free with no need to pre-book.
Source: silverstone.co.ukSilverstone Circuit dates to 1947.
Source: wikidata.orgHemel Hempstead is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgApsley station opened in 1938.
Source: wikidata.orgOld Marlowes House, in central Hemel Hempstead, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe event spans four days, with an Opening Concert and evening music entertainment.
Source: silverstone.co.ukSilverstone hosted the first Formula 1 World Championship race, the British Grand Prix, on 13 May 1950.
Source: silverstone.co.ukAbout 120,000 spectators, including King George VI, attended that 1950 race at the former air base.
Source: silverstone.co.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Hemel Hempstead for the British Grand Prix?
Roughly 1 hour and 55.6 miles in clear traffic via the A414, M1 and A43; allow more on the day.
When is the British Grand Prix in 2027?
1–4 July 2027.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 55.8 miles from Hemel Hempstead; it is in place before your collection time.
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- 60 min
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