Most people go their whole lives without getting near a Ferrari, let alone driving one. This experience puts a junior driver aged 8 to 17 behind the wheel of a genuine Ferrari 458 Challenge, one of the most iconic supercars ever built, in a safe, controlled environment away from busy roads and at a sensible speed. It's the ultimate first step into the world of high-performance driving, and honestly, it's the kind of thing they'll be telling their friends about for years.
Two ways to make their dream come true:
The 8 Lap Experience starts with a 30-minute classroom briefing covering the essentials: steering input, pulling away safely, mirrors and vision, racing lines, throttle and braking technique, and track day safety. Then it's out onto the track for 4 sighting laps in a track taxi, including a demonstration lap, before they finally get their hands on the Ferrari itself for 4 driving laps with an instructor alongside them, reaching speeds of up to 40mph.
The 12 Lap Experience gives them everything above, plus double the time behind the wheel: 8 driving laps in the Ferrari instead of 4. More seat time means more confidence, more skill development, and an even bigger grin by the end of it.
Throughout the session, friendly motorsport instructors teach real driving fundamentals: vehicle instruments, throttle and braking technique, steering input and the racing line, all building towards a proper understanding of what it takes to drive well. The day finishes with a full debrief, so they leave not just having driven a Ferrari, but having genuinely learned something too.
What your experience includes - 8 Lap Experience:
What your experience includes - 12 Lap Experience:
Please read the FAQ's for important information about this experience.
Available to book on Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday
Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.
Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.
Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.
All participants must be aged between 8-17.
Minimum height: 4ft 11"
Maximum height: 6’2″
Maximum weight: 18 stone
No refund will be offered for any booked experience should a participant not be able to fit into the booked vehicle.
If the instructors or front of house coordinators do not feel the participant is seated safely in their chosen event vehicle, the team will do their best to provide an alternative vehicle of the same value to your purchased package.
Yes. They have spectator areas inside and out.
Depending on availability, they may have the chance to sit beside one of the instructors for some thrilling hot-laps in a range of cars, or even get involved with some driving of their own!
Please be aware we are predominantly an outdoor venue, there are occasions when the indoor spaces are extremely busy or in use for functions. Please dress appropriately for the weather, warm clothes are often appreciated by spectators.
All events will go ahead, with the exception of extreme weather conditions, i.e ice / snow.
They have a hospitality unit on site to keep spectators and guests dry and comfortable at all times, but would suggest that wet weather clothing and umbrellas are packed.
A limited number of Complementary Umbrellas can be loaned by visitors while on site, found in and returned to reception.
Car parking is free and the hospitality building is accessible via ramp.
The bathroom facilities are nearby, but are only currently accessible via steps.
The nearest all access bathroom facilities are at the very near by service station.
They have an indoor refreshment café serving hot drinks, cold drinks, basic snacks and packaged sandwiches (subject to availability).
Wear comfortable clothing. They suggest warm layers through spring and winter months and sunscreen and hats for summer.
It is essential you wear flat-soled, slim fitting shoes, particularly on Race Car experiences.
They unfortunately can no longer provide wet weather clothing, so we ask you to bring your own if you are in an open vehicle.
If you do wear one of our helmets for your experience, a Balaclava is required. If you do not have/bring a balaclava with you, one can be purchased from reception.
You can wear your own helmet as long as it has the relevant Kite Mark.
As there is an inherent risk in any motorsport activity, we ask participants to be aware of these risks and take appropriate measures to maintain their own safety, by adhering to the conditions and following the instructors guidance.
Unless the optional damage waiver is purchased (details of which below), should any car be damaged as a result of a participants driving, our participants will bear full responsibility for the costs of repair, save that the participants liability for damage to any vehicle owned by the experience provider will be limited to £10,000 + VAT per vehicle in each case.
The experience provider has agreed that on the purchase of an optional damage liability reduction, should there be any accidental damage whatsoever to any of the experience providers vehicles driven today, applicable to the waiver purchased as set out below. Responsibility for the costs of repair will be amended as listed below notwithstanding the Damage Liability section of these terms and conditions.
The damage waiver is void if a car is driven negligently or dangerously or if the instructions of the experience providers staff are disregarded.
This damage waiver is non refundable.
Option 1: Reduce Liability from £10,000 +VAT to:
Drift/Stunt/Rally cars - £500 + VAT
Supercars - £1000 + VAT
Racecars - £2500 + VAT
Option 1 can be purchased for £27
Option 2: Reduce Liability from £10,000 +VAT to:
Drift/Stunt/Rally cars - £75 + VAT
Supercars - £450 + VAT
Racecars - £1200 + VAT
Option 2 can be purchased for £37
Option 3: Reduce Liability from £10,000 +VAT to:
Drift/Stunt/Rally cars - £0 + VAT
Supercars - £150 + VAT
Racecars - £275 + VAT
Option 3 can be purchased for £47
Purchase of the incorrect liability reduction may result in a lack of application to your experience.
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