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The Silverstone Experience
Immersive museum at the home of British motorsport telling the story of the past, present, and future of racing.
2 km · about 5 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Silverstone works well as a base: 10 minutes from Towcester, 2km from The Silverstone Experience.
Silverstone is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,907, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Silverstone sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Silverstone to your route.
Silverstone is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England. The village is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-southwest of Towcester and 6.5 miles (10.5 km) northeast of Brackley, both accessed via the A43 main road which now bypasses Silverstone to the south and east. The village is also about 11.5 milesRead more
(18.5 km) south-southwest of Northampton, 12 miles (19 km) west-northwest of Milton Keynes, and 13.5 miles (21.7 km) east-northeast of Banbury. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 2,176.
The village's name probably means 'farm/settlement of Saewulf/Sigewulf'.
The Silverstone Circuit, the current home of the British Grand Prix and the British motorcycle Grand Prix, is located nearby; it straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border.
The village is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Silvestone and Selvestone.
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Silverstone is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0922 latitude, -1.0260 longitude.
Silverstone has a population of approximately 1,907 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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