Address: Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Towcester NN12 8TN, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.6
based on 560 reviews.
Atmosphere and Layout
Pros:
"Absolutely love the atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the place."
"The museum is great to spend time wandering around."
"The Silverstone Museum was a pleasant place to visit."
"Silverstone Museum is an ideal day out for families and racing enthusiasts alike."
"Fantastic display and a history lesson, all rolled into one."
Cons:
"The museum is nice, but due to the history and importance of Silverstone I was expecting a more impressive museum."
"The museum can definitely do better!"
"There weren't as many things to see and do as I’d expected."
"Only criticism is that it is expensive for the size, we went round in just under two hours and we took our time."
"Struggling to agree with most of the positive reviews here. As a F1 fan I didn't learn anything."
Interactive Features and Exhibits
Pros:
"It was unique and full of fun interactive features."
"There is a good scalextric track and a room of simulators available for £25 for 30 minutes."
"The museum is very interactive."
"Loads of interactive things to do here and very educational when learning about motorsport."
"Fabulous museum covering the history of the Silverstone circuit, with many interactive displays and videos."
Cons:
"There was a completely unnecessary and loud video sequence to watch before entering the museum."
"Some exhibits could do with some more detailed information."
"Each of the exhibits is well labeled but there was no real overview to allow us to plan the visit."
"It's promoted as an interactive museum but is so so. Some of the displays weren't working."
"A bit of a wait to get in but then it was race weekend and a sell out. A lot of good exhibits with some good activities with your own participation."
Staff and Service
Pros:
"The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable about the place."
"Staff was very friendly, and the place offers a free parking lot."
"It is modern, spotlessly clean with attentive staff."
"Staff are very friendly and the interactive elements of the exhibits are good."
"Great museum. Loads of interactive things to do. Staff are also very friendly and helpful."
Cons:
"The only exception was at the entrance ticket desks."
"I'm not one for F1, I'm afraid. But I really enjoyed the experience. The museum has some lovely hands-on bits that are good for adults too."
"On entry, spotting Louis Hamilton's car from the past was a great start."
"Very very disappointed to have taken 2-3 hours to get here and what a waste of time and money."
"I am sorry, but I found it a disappointment."
Facilities and Accessibility
Pros:
"Parking was nearby, plentiful and free although I missed any signpost telling me that it was the required car park."
"Toilets were plentiful and very well maintained."
"The museum gives you the history of Silverstone including a wealth of information on the role of the RAF at the track during World War 2."
"We had a good day out at the silverstone museum. It was easy to find with ample car parking."
"If you like the F1, I would definitely take a trip here. Lots of things to interact with, staff to ask questions to, including ones who have marshalled at the races!"
Cons:
"If you bring your own food you are required to eat it outdoors on the tables and benches provided."
"Came here for my son's 6th birthday. Although there are some interactive parts on the top floor, it lacks downstairs."
"My daughter was disappointed with the driving experience though as it was a big part of the trip because we thought (wrongly) it was in a simulator."
"I think there are not that many contents to enjoy. I cannot see the whole track."
"We had a lovely afternoon here. There’s lots to see and do. All the interactive features worked which makes a change."
Value for Money
Pros:
"When you buy your ticket online, it enables you to use the tickets again for the year which is great."
"A good museum attempting to cater for all ages. Not unsurprising mostly F1 centric, but does cover some other more interesting series."
"Fantastic visit. Excellent museum, extremely high quality and well laid out."
"Amazing day out. We combined a visit with watching ROKiT F4 race day on a very hot June 25th."
"Book online and the tickets allow you to return as many times as you want for a year except for big events."
Cons:
"The 1 star is lost as I went on the simulator with a friend, this is OK value for money but disappointed."
"We had bag checks when we arrived, lovely staff. Nice shop. We will definitely return."
"The simulator is very expensive and definitely needs decreasing but other than that I would highly recommend."
"We were able to walk on some of the old track and got to see some mini's practicing on track. The restaurant was reasonably priced."
"I think there are not enough cars on the lower floor. When you think about how many different cars have driven around here..."