Silverstone Museum is a superb visit, made even better with children entering and eating for free. The home of British Motorsport offers so much to see and get involved with. August 2026 sees sumptuous savings for families attending the historic site, making the famous race circuit an even more attractive place to visit.
If your family are mad on motorsport and captivated by cars, there is no better place to visit than Silverstone Race Circuit and the magnificent Silverstone Museum there. Steeped in history, there is something for everyone of all ages. The bonus if you visit this August is that children 15 and under gain free entry for every full-paying adult, and if you need a pit stop for food, they eat free if an adult purchases a meal—a superb offer with potentially massive savings.
Silverstone Museum is home to iconic machines, both two- and four-wheeled, plus numerous racing and classic memorabilia. You will learn about the history of the Silverstone circuit and racing, and get hands-on with many activities. Located in Northamptonshire, Silverstone Museum is easily accessible.
At Silverstone Museum, visitors can explore immersive exhibits, legendary cars, and the stories of racing heroes that shaped history. Whether you’re a motorsport fan or curious about British heritage, the Silverstone Museum promises an unforgettable, high-speed family adventure.
New for 2026 is the immersive experience Black Cats & Chequered Flags. A multiplayer immersive Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) experience tells the story behind the life of Alberto Ascari, the first double F1 World Champion. It is totally captivating and gets your whole group involved.
Grab hold of your controllers and get ready to race. The stunning Silverstone race circuit is captured as a model Scalextric track where you can test your skills. Can you handle the iconic straights and corners?
During the Second World War, the site of the Silverstone Circuit was turned into RAF Silverstone. It became a Bomber Command training base, and you can earn your airman’s stripes taking part in the interactive activity connected to the history of the base.
A museum dedicated to motorsport is not short of vehicles, and Silverstone has many to satisfy all enthusiasts. The collection includes
Nigel Mansell’s championship-winning Williams FW14B, Jenson Button’s Brawn BGP 001, Lando Norris’ 2019 MCL34, and Valentino Rossi’s championship-winning Aprilia RS125
After an action-packed lap of the museum, children can refuel for free from the limited-time menu if an adult purchases a meal. The menu features hot options including fusilli pasta with tomato and cheese, popcorn chicken, Quorn nuggets or fish fingers, all served with one side. Alternatively, choose from a ham or cheese sandwich plus two picnic items from a choice of fruit yoghurt; Pom Bears, a piece of fruit; Jammie Dodgers; apple or orange juice.
We had a sensational day at Silverstone Museum with so much to do for all ages. The August offer of children 15 and under entering and eating for free with a full-paying adult offers exceptional value. It is a full day of fun and activity which will see you smiling throughout, and you will be talking about your visit for years to come.
About Silverstone Museum
Silverstone Museum in Northamptonshire brings to life the past, present and future of British motor racing at the home of British motorsport. Located trackside at the iconic Silverstone Circuit, the award-winning visitor attraction tells the remarkable story of the circuit, the people, the cars and the innovations that have shaped motorsport for more than 75 years.
Through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences, visitors can test their skills operating a Formula 1 wind tunnel, piloting a Wellington bomber, climbing into a replica Grand Prix car and trying their hand at Formula 1 commentary.
The museum is home to an ever-changing collection of iconic cars, motorcycles and historic artefacts, including Nigel Mansell’s legendary ‘Red 5’ Williams Formula 1 car, an ERA racing car from the first Grand Prix held at Silverstone in 1948, and Barry Sheene’s 1979 Suzuki Grand Prix motorcycle.
The visitor experience concludes with The Ultimate Lap of Silverstone. A spectacular immersive film celebrates the circuit’s greatest sporting moments with commentary from Murray Walker, Martin Brundle and David Croft.
Article and images by Jeremy Webb @jemwebb
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