By Donna Richardson
This Christmas, forget the ordinary. Silverstone is revving up for a sensory overload of speed, sparkle, and festive glamour. From 12 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, the legendary Grand Prix circuit transforms into Lap of Lights, one of the world’s largest Christmas light experiences. Picture this: following in the tyre tracks of F1 icons Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Lando Norris, your car weaving through a dazzling, high-octane winter dream.
Drive Through Glitter and Glow
Your pulse races as your headlights cut through 10 immersive light installations, 35 lasers, and over 7,000 LED panels, all choreographed to a festive soundtrack. Every corner and straight bursts with colour, shimmer, and sparkle, turning a lap of the track into an unforgettable luxury thrill ride.
Sip, Snack, Skate… Repeat
After the drive, slide into Ice Trak, Silverstone’s ice rink winding past the iconic F1 garages. Then, indulge: mulled wine, hot chocolate, German sausages, mince pies, and decadent sweet treats—all served with that signature festive sparkle. It’s a guilty pleasure with a motorsport twist.
Santa’s Garage: A Magical Pit Stop
New this year, Santa’s Garage, in partnership with LEGO, is a playground for kids and grown-ups who still believe in magic. Step inside Father Christmas’s workshop, get up close to real F1 cars, and watch Santa’s mischievous elves prep his sleigh. It’s whimsical, festive, and full of wonder, a perfect blend of Christmas joy and high-speed excitement.
The Show-Stopping Highlights:
- Glittering Gateway at Copse Corner
- Sledspeed Straight through Maggots and Becketts
- Fastest Lapland Finale down Hamilton Straight
Lap of Lights is more than a drive—it’s a full-throttle winter fantasy. For families, thrill-seekers, and motorsport lovers, this is your chance to race, sparkle, and indulge in one unforgettable night.
Tickets start at £50 per car, Santa’s Garage from £18, and Ice Trak skating from £8.45. Step into the magic and book now: www.silverstone.co.uk/events/lap-of-lights
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