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DONINGTON GRAND PRIX COLLECTION

Donington Park, Castle Donington
DE74 2RP Derby UNITED KINGDOM

Opening hours

Contact details

10:00 / 17:00
Closed: Closed 23rd-27th December (inclusive) and New Year's Day
Queen's Diamond Jubilee: 5th June 2012
Downtown festival: Friday 8th June - Monday 11th June 2012

Description

Donington Park motor racing circuit was the first permanent park circuit in England.
It?s first motorcycle race took place on Whit Monday 1931 on the narrow lanes of the Donington Hall Estate. 1933 the track was widened, made permanent and became a venue for Grand Prix car racing.
The second world war put an end to all racing at the circuit in 1939, after being requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence to be used as a military vehicle depot.

Prices

Normal price: ?8
Children 6yr - 16yr: ?3.00
Children Under 6: Free
OAP / Student: ?6.00
Family Ticket (Two adults and up to three children): ?16.00

Other useful information

Parking: yes
Guided tour: yes

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