Light Trails
Lap of Lights
Lap of Lights is a two-mile, drive-through, Christmas light trail around Silverstone's Formula One circuit, in Northamptonshire. You drive the same track where Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris race, now transformed with 7,000+ festive lights, 10 spectacular installations, and 35 laser shows. The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you never leave your car, making it ideal for families, whatever the weather. You can book Lap of Lights alongside Ice Trak, where you ice skate inside actual Formula One garages, or Santa's Garage for a 40-minute festive experience with a visit from Father Christmas. Running 11th to 31st December from 4.30pm, this is the UK's only Christmas light trail on a Formula One circuit.
Presented by Silverstone
Age guidance and accessibility provisions vary by event and venue. Always check the organiser's website before booking.
Lap of Lights is a two-mile, drive-through, Christmas light trail around Silverstone's Formula One circuit, in Northamptonshire. You drive the same track where Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris race, now transformed with 7,000+ festive lights, 10 spectacular installations, and 35 laser shows. The experience lasts around 30 minutes and you never leave your car, making it ideal for families, whatever the weather. You can book Lap of Lights alongside Ice Trak, where you ice skate inside actual Formula One garages, or Santa's Garage for a 40-minute festive experience with a visit from Father Christmas. Running 11th to 31st December from 4.30pm, this is the UK's only Christmas light trail on a Formula One circuit.
Presented by Silverstone
Age guidance and accessibility provisions vary by event and venue. Always check the organiser's website before booking.
11 Dec – 31 Dec 2026 (select dates)
Towcester, Northamptonshire
Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TNFrequently asked questions
- Do I need to book Lap of Lights in advance?
- Yes, Lap of Lights requires advance booking. Tickets can be booked via the official event website.
- Is this event free?
- Lap of Lights is a ticketed event. Visit the event website for current pricing.
- When does Lap of Lights take place?
- 11th December 2026 to 31st December 2026, on select dates.
- Where is Lap of Lights held?
- Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire.
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