Lap of Lights at Silverstone - drive the F1 circuit with an amazing light show

Follow in the tyre tracks of F1 legends as you experience one of the world’s largest Christmas light trails, only at Silverstone. This winter, Silverstone’s Lap of Lights returns transforms the home of British motorsport into a glittering festive wonderland, a spectacular celebration of speed, light, and seasonal spirit. Add in ice skating in the F1 garages, and a visit to Santa's Garage, it's one of the most unique Christmas experiences in the UK.

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Drive your own car around the legendary track, guided by a dazzling trail featuring ten immersive light installations, 35 lasers, and over 7,000 LED panels, an electrifying festive experience that merges motorsport heritage with Christmas magic. Continue the adventure with a glide around the Ice Trak rink, weaving through the iconic F1 garages before heading to Silverstone’s festive food and drink garage.

Visit Santa’s Garage in partnership with LEGO, offering a truly magical experience for younger visitors. Step inside Father Christmas’s high-octane workshop to see an exclusive LEGO F1 car and trophy, get up close to real F1 cars and meet Santa and his team of mischievous elf technicians as they prepare his sleigh.

And for those looking to tick off their Christmas list, Lap of Lights also offers the perfect opportunity to shop Silverstone’s official merchandise, ideal for finding unique stocking fillers and gifts for motorsport fans of all ages.

Perfect for families, friends, and racing enthusiasts alike, Lap of Lights offers an unforgettable journey through themed zones that react and shimmer as your car passes by, all to the upbeat soundtrack of ELF FM, blending racing-inspired beats with Christmas classics.

Route highlights include: Glittering Gateway through the iconic Copse Corner, Sledspeed Straight charging through Maggots and Becketts and Fastest Lapland finale down the legendary Hamilton Straight.

Race towards Christmas this winter with Lap of Lights at Silverstone, where festive wonder meets motorsport magic. Lap of Lights from £50, Ice Trak from £10, Santa’s Garage from £18.

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