Formula 1 British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix from The Bay Tree
From The Bay Tree to the British Grand Prix, door to drop-off. The Bay Tree stands in Burford. It stands on Sheep Street, OX18 4LW. Bay Tree Hotel is Grade II listed. By rail, the closest stop is Shipton, 14 minutes' drive. 43.6 miles separate The Bay Tree from Silverstone Circuit: about an hour on the A40, A34 and A43. That is 31 minutes shorter than the same trip from Mayfair. The 2027 dates are 1–4 July. London Oxford Airport is about 45 minutes away by road (27.4 miles).
How the day runs
Your car is at the door of The Bay Tree before you come down. You travel in an executive saloon for couples and small parties. From there it is the A40, A34 and A43 to Silverstone Circuit. You are set down at the permitted drop-off for your enclosure or ticket. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the last of the day, it is about an hour back to The Bay Tree.
- The Bay Tree to Silverstone Circuit1 hr 1 min, 43.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Silverstone Circuit to The Bay Tree1 hr 1 min, 43.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
London Oxford Airport is about 45 minutes away by road (27.4 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe circuit does not provide a drop-off facility. Visitors are directed to shuttle buses from rail stations or park-and-ride sites; locals can use a drop-off/pick-up point at Towcester Racecourse with pre-booked bus tickets. Parking must be booked.
Source: silverstone.co.ukThe Bay Tree is on Sheep Street, OX18 4LW.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe Bay Tree is in Burford, Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgBay Tree Hotel is Grade II listed.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to The Bay Tree by road is Shipton (SIP), about 14 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgA Park and Fly shared helicopter shuttle runs from Turweston Aerodrome, about 15 minutes each way.
Source: silverstone.co.ukMotorbike parking is free with no need to pre-book.
Source: silverstone.co.uk
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Questions
How long is the drive from The Bay Tree to the British Grand Prix?
About an hour and 43.6 miles in clear traffic, via the A40, A34 and A43; allow longer on the day.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for the British Grand Prix is Northampton / Milton Keynes (no station at the circuit). From The Bay Tree, a car goes door to door in about an hour.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Oxford Airport is about 45 minutes from Silverstone Circuit by road; an airport collection can be added.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.