Donington Park Circuit

Open daily, except Christmas period, 10am-4pm. Admission charge. Disabled access to collection. Carers of disabled guests may be entitled to free admission at MSV’s race events, however this must be arranged prior to the event. Anyone turning up on the day will not be able to obtain a free carer ticket. Proof of disability required. Please phone for theses details prior to booking.

The Donington Park Racing Circuit was first used for motor sport events in 1931. It rapidly established itself as Britain's leading pre-war road racing circuit and was the venue for Grand Prix events for cars between 1935-1938 and for motorcycles in 1939. During the war it was requisitioned by the military for use as a transport base. After a long period of disuse, the near-derelict track was rebuilt and re-opened for motor sport events in 1977. Since that time it has hosted many major races for motorcycles and cars, together with an annual Rock Music Festival. There are natural viewing enclosures for over 100,0000 spectators, together with both permanent and temporary grandstands in key locations around the circuit. Immediately adjacent to the circuit is the Donington Collection, a museum which