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Silverstone Festival 2025 preview: classic cars, championship racing and Craig David

Silverstone Festival-2023

The Silverstone Festival returns August 22 – 24 2025, bringing three days of historic racing, live music, and family entertainment to the home of British motorsport. Now in its 35th year, the event takes place at the iconic Silverstone Circuit, famed for hosting the Formula 1 British Grand Prix and MotoGP. 

Over the long weekend, visitors can expect more than ten hours of retro racing each day, demonstration laps, and displays celebrating 75 years of Formula 1. The centrepiece will be the World Champions Collection, featuring 34 cars representing every F1 World Champion.

Away from the track, the festival’s live music line-up will see Natasha Bedingfield perform on Friday, Craig David presents TS5 on Saturday, and Ministry of Sound Classical close the show on Sunday evening. Additional attractions include fairground rides, the popular Fan Zone, and a Foodie Fest area showcasing a variety of gourmet street food.

Away from the track, the festival’s live music line-up will see Natasha Bedingfield perform on Friday, and Craig David on Saturday…

Premium viewing and hospitality

General Admission tickets, from £75 per person, include access to all open grandstands and race paddocks, with free entry for under-16s.

For an upgraded experience, Parc Fermé hospitality offers gourmet dining, complimentary drinks, and prime views of the Hamilton Straight from inside Silverstone’s Wing building, priced from £325 per person.

For those wishing to stay on site, Escapade Silverstone provides trackside residences with sweeping circuit views. Opened in November 2024, the 60 precision-designed properties range from one-bedroom countryside retreats to four-bedroom trackside homes.

Guests also have access to The Gallery restaurant and bar, featuring a seasonal menu, motorsport-inspired art gallery, and views across the circuit. A two-night minimum stay is required, starting from £1,467 based on double occupancy.

For more details and to book tickets, visit silverstone.co.uk.

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