The Donington Historic Festival, one of Europe’s premier celebrations of classic motor racing, returns on 30 April/1 May to run in front of spectators for the first time in three years.
Cars spanning a century of history will be seen, with everything from pioneering machinery from the pre-war period to sports cars and touring cars from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The event will also feature iconic Group C endurance racing cars in 2022. To download the entry lists CLICK HERE.
As well as the stunning on-track action, off track areas will be bustling courtesy of car club displays and busy trade areas, in addition to on-track parades and a free pit walk on both days.
You'll need to tear your eyes away from the track action and up into the skies, when we have not one but two flypasts from the fantastic Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF).
IF YOU OPTED TO ROLL OVER TICKETS TO THIS EVENT NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED - SIMPLY BRING YOUR ORIGINAL TICKETS. IF YOU SELECTED E-TICKETS THESE CAN BE DOWNLOADED (WITH THE NEW DATE) BY LOGGING IN TO YOUR MSV ACCOUNT.
GENERAL ADMISSION - CHILDREN UNDER 13 ARE ADMITTED FREE
Adult
Ages 16 and above
Teen
Ages 13 - 15
Senior Citizen
Ages 65 and above
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Weekend Admission
Type
Online
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Adult
-
£50
Teen
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£30
Senior Citizen
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£50
Saturday Admission
Type
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Adult
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£30
Teen
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£19
Senior Citizen
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£30
Sunday Admission
Type
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Adult
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£30
Teen
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£19
Senior Citizen
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£30
GRANDSTAND SEATS
Adult
Teen
Ages 13-15
Child
Under 13
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Hollywood Stand - Saturday
The Hollywood grandstand provides an epic viewpoint of well over a third of the circuit! Watch the field scramble through Redgate on the first lap before filtering through the iconic Hollywood and Craner Curves section, which always provides plenty of action! Views stretch to the Old Hairpin, Starkey’s Bridge and Schwantz curve. This grandstand is just a five-minute walk from the main race paddocks, meaning spectators are right in the heart of the drama!
You can select your seat(s) when you order online, or you can call our call centre on 0843 453 9000
The Hollywood grandstand provides an epic viewpoint of well over a third of the circuit! Watch the field scramble through Redgate on the first lap before filtering through the iconic Hollywood and Craner Curves section, which always provides plenty of action! Views stretch to the Old Hairpin, Starkey’s Bridge and Schwantz curve. This grandstand is just a five-minute walk from the main race paddocks, meaning spectators are right in the heart of the drama!
You can select your seat(s) when you order online, or you can call our call centre on 0843 453 9000
PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking closed at 16:00 Thursday 28 April.
If you haven’t received your ticket(s) please contact us. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an Adult.
For maximum convenience, order your souvenir race programme in advance and claim it on the day from one of our selected programme booths or circuit shops.
You'll be issued with a voucher, valid for one programme, with your order, which must be exchanged at the venue.
All our programmes include entry lists, previews, a detailed timetable, a venue map and many other features.
Public and Disabled Parking is free of charge for all of our events.
Starkey’s Parking, overlooking the famous Craner Curves, Old Hairpin and Schwantz sequence of corners is available to purchase for race day, charged at £5 per car.
All persons will still require a valid entry ticket. A car hanger will be provided to all Starkey’s Parking purchasers, and must be displayed in your vehicle on the day.
C1 by Duncan Hamilton ROFGO - for original factory Group C1 cars
When 'Group C' appeared in 1982, it took the world by storm; a storm that lasted for 10 iconic seasons. Factory teams from Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Peugeot and Lancia, combined with legendary liveries and the world's finest drivers, that defined a special era.
Pre-War Sports Cars 'Mad Jack'
One of the most exuberant races of the Festival - the sight of Pre-War racers in action at the track where they truly come alive is not to be missed. Named after Richard 'Mad Jack' Shuttleworth - winner of the first Donington Park Grand Prix in 1935.
RAC WOODCOTE TROPHY & STIRLING MOSS TROPHY
The cream of Pre-'56 and Pre-'61 Sports Cars on track competing for two illustrious trophies.
Jaguar Classic Challenge
Iconic pre-1966 'big cats' compete against each other, showcasing the very best of Jaguar's rich racing heritage. C-type, D-type, E-type, low drag E-type, MkI, MkII, XK120, XK140, XK150 are all eligible.
Sixties Touring Car Challenge with U2TC
The most popular car on this grid for pre-66 under two-litre Touring Cars may be the Ford Lotus Cortina, but there's always stiff opposition for such models as BMW 1800 TISA and Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA.
The Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup
Motor Racing Legends' significant three-hour endurance race for teams of Pre'66 GT and Touring Cars, Pre'63 GTs and Pre-'60 Sports Cars.
HISTORIC TOURING CAR CHALLENGE WITH TONY DRON TROPHY
Historic Touring Car Challenge with Tony Dron Trophy - Three decades of Touring Car history come to life. From '60s Minis and Lotus Cortinas to Ford Sierra Cosworth '80s exotica.
C1 by Duncan Hamilton ROFGO - for original factory Group C1 cars
Pre-War Sports Cars 'Mad Jack'
RAC WOODCOTE TROPHY & STIRLING MOSS TROPHY
Jaguar Classic Challenge
Sixties Touring Car Challenge with U2TC
The Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup
HISTORIC TOURING CAR CHALLENGE WITH TONY DRON TROPHY
Car clubs large and small will be putting on a great display over the weekend of Donington Historic Festival, creating a living motoring museum on the infield. Expect to see hundreds of cars from Alfas to Jaguars and everything in between on display from over 60 different clubs! For further information please email Karen Coe - [email protected]
Located on the Melbourne Loop, members of the Sporting Bears will be on hand to give visitors passenger rides on public roads surrounding Donington Park in one of their fantastic classic or supercars in exchange for a donations to a charity. It’s a great chance to get out and about in a very special car for a very special cause!
TRADE STANDS - SAT & SUN
If you’re on the hunt for essential motoring accessories, memorabilia, books or art, come along to the trade area and see what catches your eye. For all trade enquiries please call Elaine Jell on +44(0)7852 770967 or email [email protected].
TRACK PARADES – SAT & SUN
Creating a spectacle seldom seen will be the infield clubs taking to the track for a classic car parade over the weekend. Something not to be missed!
Pit Walk - Sat & Sun
At lunch break on both Saturday and Sunday grab the opportunity to take a wander through the pit lane, with the garages open you will see the teams working on the cars taking part in the Pall Mall Cup.
GODDARDS SUITE: Includes privileged parking and entrance to the circuit and a suite in Goddards. Each guest will receive a race programme and morning coffee with Danish Pastries on arrival, followed by a two course cold buffet lunch and a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes. A pay bar is in operation within the suite and there will be circuit TV coverage with commentary, free Wi-Fi available and you can enjoy access to a viewing terrace or balcony. Call 01474 875224 for bookings.. Please note all bookings are subject to a postal fee.
GODDARDS SUITE: Includes privileged parking and entrance to the circuit and a suite in Goddards. Each guest will receive a race programme and morning coffee with Danish Pastries on arrival, followed by a two course cold buffet lunch and a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes. A pay bar is in operation within the suite and there will be circuit TV coverage with commentary, free Wi-Fi available and you can enjoy access to a viewing terrace or balcony. Call 01474 875224 for bookings.. Please note all bookings are subject to a postal fee.
Donington Park Farmhouse is located conveniently next to Donington Park Race Track and has direct pedestrian access to the pits and paddock entrance. Please note the farmhouse is not operated by Donington Park, so please visit their website for booking details https://parkfarmhouse.co.uk/caravan-site/
There is a designated disabled parking area available in the paddock, with no viewing. Please head towards the Paddock Entrance, where you will be directed to the dedicated spaces.
For our larger events, there is a dedicated wheelchair viewing area overlooking Coppice Corner. This can be accessed through the Coppice Entrance.
Both areas are provided free of charge for all blue badge holders, plus one carer. Any additional carers, friends or family must be in possession of a valid ticket.
Please contact our ticket office on 0843 453 9000 for more information.
Carers of our disabled guests may be entitled to free admission at MSV's race events. Please contact our call centre on 0343 453 9000 or [email protected] to make arrangements, no later than one week before the event you wish to attend.
All tickets are sent by Royal Mail Recorded or Special Delivery, meaning a signature is required. In the rare instance that your tickets have not arrived in time you will need to purchase them at the gate price and obtain a refund after the event by returning the gate ticket stubs and your original tickets to the ticket office at the address below:
Ticket Office MotorSport Vision Centre Brands Hatch Circuit Fawkham Longfield Kent DA3 8NG
The ticketholder shall only be entitled to a refund or exchange (at MSV's election) if an event is cancelled in its entirety prior to its commencement for reasons that are within our reasonable control. Event tickets may not be sold, resold, donated, transferred or in any way disposed of without prior written permission from MSV.
You can find a list of eligible Grade D events by clicking here. Unfortunately these cannot be exchanged or used as part payment towards any other higher grade meeting.
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of guide/assistance dogs. Please contact our call centre on 0343 453 9000 or email [email protected] to advise if you will be bringing a guide/assistance dog.