Driving Experiences
FAQs

As your voucher was originally purchased from Buy a Gift you’ll need to get back in touch with them directly to arrange a voucher extension. You should be able to find their details on your voucher paperwork, or visit their website here.

Our Drive Experience vouchers are valid for 15 months from the date of purchase, unless otherwise stated. You'll need to book your experience within 15 months of purchase, or unfortunately, your experience will be lost. You can find out more about booking your experience here. 

As your voucher was originally purchased from Red Letter Days you’ll need to get back in touch with them directly to arrange a voucher extension. You should be able to find their details on your voucher paperwork, or visit their website here.

As your voucher was originally purchased from Virgin Experience Days you’ll need to get back in touch with them directly to arrange a voucher extension. You should be able to find their details on your voucher paperwork, or visit their website here.

If you’ve booked a Drive Silverstone experience date you will not need to download a ticket to attend. In the week leading up to your experience you should receive a link to an online indemnity form and full joining instructions, providing all the information you need to drive like a pro! All you’ll need to bring along on the day is your Driving License. 

We recommend leaving as much travel time as possible, there’s plenty to do and see at Silverstone and we won’t turn you away for arriving early on the day. Also keep in mind there is a 10-15 minute drive from the site entrance to your experience. You’re asked to arrive at least 1 hour prior to your experience to allow for licence checks and registration. 

Our Drive Events are popular and usually run at capacity, therefore should you arrive late, having missed you group safety briefing time, you will be unable to drive and your experience will be lost. In this case your experience is non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Yes our experiences will run in wet weather conditions and we take every measure possible to ensure we can operate safely in the majority of weather scenarios. In the run up to any event weekend our team closely monitor the weather and should there be any forecast likely to affect the running of our events we’ll be in touch via email. You can also call our weather line for updates 01327 320 421 (Please note this is only live on our event days). 

We do not make the decision to cancel an event lightly, however the health and safety for our attendees and those delivering your experience is our priority and we want to ensure your experience exceeds your expectations. 
 

Our experiences run on a variety of our famous track configurations, all picked with the aim of maximising your experience. Whilst your specific experience may not see you hitting the Grand Prix tarmac, our experiences offer the only opportunity to drive at the Home of British Motorsport and the British Grand Prix – the atmosphere is undeniable!

Whilst we always prefer to see the physical copy of your license, we do understand that this isn’t always possible. In order to take part in your Drive Experience we do need verification of your license status, therefore if you’re unable to provide your physical valid driving license, you will need to provide a DVLA check code to our team. 

The DVLA check code is the online counterpart of your photo card driving license. The check code allows you to view and share you driving license information and is valid for 21 days. 

To obtain a DVLA check code you will need to click here. You will be asked for your full driving licence number, National Insurance number and your postcode, so make sure you have them handy.

You will then need to:

• Click on the tab to share your licence information
• Then click the green button which says "create a code" 
• Underneath your code there will be a link to say "view, print or save your licence information" which you will again need to click
• A PDF pop up will then appear. Simply select save and, this will then give you the option to save it to your documents.
• Once copies of all licences have been saved, you will need to bring copies of these, printed or on a mobile device and present them to our registration staff on the day. 

PLEASE NOTE: licence holders must use the 'Share your licence information' functionality when providing their licence information. Screen prints of the 'Your Details', 'Vehicles you can drive' and 'Penalties and disqualifications' pages, are not intended for sharing and cannot be accepted.

These are the ONLY forms of license proof that our team can accept and without either of these you will be unable to complete your driving experience. 
 

Yes, if you have any problems on the day of your event please contact 01327 320 421. This number will direct you to a member of the event team. Please note this number is not active on non event days.

Once you have booked your Drive Silverstone event date we’re unfortunately unable to move your booking. If you later find you’re unable to attend you are able to send another driver on your behalf, you’ll just need to email our team, please make sure your substitute driver has all the information of the experience and meets the driver requirements to take part.

If you purchased Cancellation Insurance as part of your experience and you’re unable to attend due to a reason covered by this, email our team providing the required proof to discuss the options for rearranging your drive. 

Unfortunately we’re unable to allow any pets on site (other than pre-confirmed assistance dogs). Any one arriving with a pet will be denied access to the site which could result in the loss of your experience.

Don't worry! You can complete multiple entries on the link we've sent to you. Please ensure you only complete one entry for each driver. 

You will be sent detailed joining instructions in the week prior to your experience. Keep an eye on your emails for the most up to date information relevant to your experience.

Ready to grid up for your Drive Experience? We can't wait to welcome you to Silverstone for your drive. Click Here to view our ultimate Driving Experience guide, which runs through everything you can expect on the day. 

We absolutely recommend bringing your fan club! You’re welcome to bring as many guests with you as you like. All we ask is that anyone under the age of 16 is accompanied by an adult at all times. 

A member of our team will be happy to point out the best viewing locations when you arrive on site. 

Yes, there is disability access and there are disabled toilets in all of our main facilities. Some of our experiences will require you to travel to more remote areas of our site where toilets are not provided. If this is the case your Silverstone Host will make you aware before travelling to these locations.

Yes, a selection of hot and cold food and drinks will be available for you to buy on the day – or you can also bring your own!

Yes, there are baby changing facilities in our main locations. The nature of some of our experiences will require you to travel to more remote areas of our facility where baby changing facilities may not be available, when this is the case your Silverstone Host will make you aware before travelling to these locations.

Yes, there is ample free parking on site just follow our teams directions on arrival.

Following the latest Government update and relaxation of Covid-19 Measures in England we have introduced some changes to the way our Experiences are run. 

As the wearing of masks and social distancing are no longer a legal requirement the use of these measures will not be enforced. Of course should you feel more comfortable you’re absolutely welcome to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing where possible.

Be assured that we will continue to provide plenty of Hand Sanitising Stations around the site for your use. 

You’ll also notice that we will continue to enforce some of these measures with our staff, with the use of protective screens, face masks and social distancing. This is nothing to worry about and is focussed one ensuring our team stay as safe as possible to allow us to continue to deliver unforgettable events throughout the summer. 
 

We’ll accept your international full manual licence/permit only if you can communicate well in English. Depending on the experience you are doing you will need to have held your licence/permit for a certain number of years, find out more here. 

Yes, this is absolutely fine, please just remember to bring it with you on the day.

Yes, our team will carry out a visual check on your license on the day of your experience. Please note that only the original license will be accepted, so please do not bring copies. Take care to ensure that you meet the driver criteria for the experience at the time of booking. Depending on the type of vehicle or the type of experience you will do, license requirements can differ.

Whilst we always prefer to see the physical copy of your license, we do understand that this isn’t always possible. In order to take part in your Drive Experience we do need verification of your license status, therefore if you’re unable to provide your physical valid driving license, you will need to provide a DVLA check code to our team. 

The DVLA check code is the online counterpart of your photo card driving license. The check code allows you to view and share you driving license information and is valid for 21 days. 

To obtain a DVLA check code you will need to click here. You will be asked for your full driving licence number, National Insurance number and your postcode, so make sure you have them handy.

You will then need to:

• Click on the tab to share your licence information
• Then click the green button which says "create a code" 
• Underneath your code there will be a link to say "view, print or save your licence information" which you will again need to click
• A PDF pop up will then appear. Simply select save and, this will then give you the option to save it to your documents.
• Once copies of all licences have been saved, you will need to bring copies of these, printed or on a mobile device and present them to our registration staff on the day. 

PLEASE NOTE: licence holders must use the 'Share your licence information' functionality when providing their licence information. Screen prints of the 'Your Details', 'Vehicles you can drive' and 'Penalties and disqualifications' pages, are not intended for sharing and cannot be accepted.

These are the ONLY forms of license proof that our team can accept and without either of these you will be unable to complete your driving experience. 
 

If you pay by credit card or debit card, the delivery address must be the same as your billing address (the address your card is registered to). We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. To view Terms and Conditions for experiences click here.

We are cashless here at Silverstone, so we will only be accepting card payments. 

We get it, you want to capture footage of you pedal to the metal on The Hamilton Straight! Whilst we’re happy for you to film in the communal areas of the experience we’re unable to permit the use of GoPro’s or filming equipment inside of the vehicle during your driving experience. This a health and safety requirement. 

But fear not, you can still get the ultimate Instagram ready highlight reel, we have a range of photo and video options that can be purchased on the day. 

Yes! We always love seeing your photos from the day, whether it’s seeing you hitting the apex at Luffield or channelling your racing idols in the Formula Single Seater, we welcome you and your guests to take as many photos as you wish. Unfortunately, we are unable to allow you to take any photos from within the vehicle during your experience due to Health and Safety regulations.

Think comfortable! We recommend wearing long sleeves and shoes with a flat, flexible sole. As we're an open circuit we also recommend wearing clothing that suits the weather with a choice of layers.

Driving one of our open top vehicles? If you’re set to drive the Formula Single Seater or Caterham, please be aware that wet weather suits are not provided, so best to bring a change of clothes!

Please note: Flip-flops and high heels are not permitted.

Drive Silverstone will provide you with a race specification helmet which has gone through a strict anti-bacterial cleaning regime. Race suits are not a requirement for any of our experiences, but should you wish to channel your racing idols you’re welcome to wear your own!

No, if you require gloves for your experience we'll provide them for you.

If you'd would prefer to wear your own where these are not provided that's absolutely fine.