Formula 1 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix from Highworth
Bound for the British Grand Prix, starting in Highworth. Silverstone Circuit is 1 hour 15 minutes from Highworth (53.3 miles) via the A420, A34 and A43. In 2027 it runs 1–4 July 2027. About 120,000 spectators, including King George VI, attended that 1950 race at the former air base. Corners such as Woodcote, Copse, Becketts, Stowe and Club survive from the original airfield perimeter layout. Highworth is a Wiltshire town. Historic England lists Highworth's 23, High Street at Grade II*. Historic England lists Highworth's Church of St Michael at Grade I.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Highworth. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Home to Highworth is 1 hour 15 minutes once the event traffic clears. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 47 minutes from Highworth.
- Highworth to Silverstone Circuit1 hr 15 min, 53.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Silverstone Circuit to Highworth1 hr 15 min, 53.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
About 120,000 spectators, including King George VI, attended that 1950 race at the former air base.
Source: silverstone.co.ukCorners such as Woodcote, Copse, Becketts, Stowe and Club survive from the original airfield perimeter layout.
Source: silverstone.co.ukHighworth is in Wiltshire.
Source: wikidata.org23, High Street, in central Highworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukChurch of St Michael, in central Highworth, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukLondon Oxford Airport is about 45 minutes away by road (27.4 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Luton Airport is about 64 minutes away by road (52.2 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe event spans four days, with an Opening Concert and evening music entertainment.
Source: silverstone.co.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Silverstone Circuit from Highworth?
53.3 miles via the A420, A34 and A43: 1 hour 15 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is the British Grand Prix in 2027?
1–4 July 2027.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 28.6 miles from Highworth; it is in place before your collection time.
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