The circuit was sold to tom bissett in 1989, and then to the tagmclaren group in 1991. The track has been host to motorsport racing and rallycross events since it opened in 1965. Artistss impression of the circuit with the new building. Canterbury to lydden hill race circuit 3 ways to travel via. Save on popular hotels near lydden hill race circuit, canterbury. About bhp performance show leading car show in kent. The mcn circuit guide contributes to this process by allowing novice riders to achieve a working insight into each circuits individual challenges even before they turn a wheel. Lydden was founded in 1955 by bill chesson with the help of the astra motor club. An inexpensive, entry level type of rallycross is the.
Lydden st mary the virgin is an ancient parish in the diocese of canterbury and forms part of the temple ewell with lydden benefice. The milelong circuit is mainly used for rallycross, drift, saloon and sports car racing as well as motorcycle racing it is the shortest road racing circuit in the united kingdom. Councillors last night voted through the application for lydden hill race circuit, which includes creating a new building and access road. The milelong circuit is used for rallycross, drift and sports car racing as well as motorcycle racing, it is the shortest road racing circuit in the united kingdom. The best bus for london race was featured in the fifth episode of topgear series 12. Lydden hill race circuit, formerly known as lydden circuit, is approximately 6 miles north of dover on the a2 canterbury road. Mar 22, 2014 lydden hill race circuit, formerly known as lydden circuit, is approximately 6 miles north of dover on the a2 canterbury road. Book an ad contact us and km offices rss feeds send us your story. Lydden hill race circuit will host one of the oldest motorcycle events in the uk. How to get from london to lydden hill race circuit by train, bus or car. The tracks history goes back to 1955 when bill chesson 19231999, from sittingbourne, bought land on lydden hill, formed autosport ltd the.
The circuit rallies dont get touring car sized crowds but id have thought theyre comparable to club race meetings and its clearly worth it for msv. Lhmc is a fully msa registered club allowing it to operate events throughout the year, the club is also an acu affiliated promoter allowing it to organise twowheel. Lydden hill race circuit is a motorsport venue in denton with wootton, about halfway between canterbury and dover in kent, england. Book now for a fun camping weekend at the bike shed festival. It was staged by richard hammond in order to find the best bus for london.
Visit lydden hill race circuit on your trip to lydden. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. From 1957, they promoted stockcar racing and grasstrack racing for motorcycles. Find all the transport options for your trip from canterbury to lydden hill race circuit right here. The venue is superbly situated in an area of natural outstanding beauty and set with its own amphitheatre, located in the beautiful village of wootton about halfway between. Lydden hill race circuit is the uks shortest road racing circuit many shorter oval tracks exist at exactly one mile 1609 m. Book tickets after the first race on the 9th of november we are pleased to be providing you with another action packed event, winter rallycross has been absent on our calendar for many years and with the first event ticked, the excitement is building for the second event.
Lydden hill race circuit 2020 all you need to know before. By the midsixties, however, the newlylaid tarmac track played host to formula three racing and rallycross. May 09, 2018 zak and i went along to lydden hill race circuit for the bhp show. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the. British circuit lydden hill has eyes on a return to the world rallycross championship calendar in. Lydden hill race circuit 2020 all you need to know before you. Lydden hill race circuit formerly known as lydden circuit is a motorsport venue in denton with wootton, about halfway between canterbury and dover in kent, england.
Lydden hill race circuit limited officers free information. Lydden hill race circuit world rallycross 2016 facebook. Originally, the grass circuit was intended for stock cars and motorcycles. Lydden hill race circuit, lydden hill race circuit, wootton, canterbury, kent, ct4 6et. Situated in a natural amphitheatre in an area of natural outstanding beauty the only access is from the a2. Lydden hill race circuit in kent the home of rallycross. Mar 16, 2015 a couple of laps around the lydden hill race circuit. Lydden hill park circuit information and full list of car and bike track days from. Lydden hill race circuit experience gifts lydden hill was founded by bill chesson, in 1955. The lydden track itself had come to life in 1955 when bill chesson from sittingbourne bought the land and opened a grass track and stock car racing circuit. It is mainly popular in the nordic countries, the netherlands, belgium, france and great britain. Lydden hill race circuit historics on the hill facebook.
Nearby at wootton is lydden race circuit which was birthplace of the sport of rallycross. By 1962, chesson wanted to progress and laid a tarmac track in order to promote motor and m. The sport started as a tv show with especially invited rally drivers, produced by robert reed of abc television for itvs world of sport programme, at lydden circuit between dover and canterbury in great britain on saturday, 4 february 1967. Lydden hill circuit information for car and bike track days. With brands hatch and lydden hill at either end of the county, kent. Lydden hill boss pat doran says circuit will fight to get the.
If lydden can attract a couple of hundred people for a winter rallycross meeting then its a case of every little helps. False start after false start but i dont know if it was a technical issue but things finally got on the way. Early mclaren plans to turn the track into a f1 test track were scrapped, but as of october 1999, mclaren plan to rebuild the track as a private road car testing facility, with track reprofiling beginning in 2003. Hill and recently featured on top gear where the presenters took part in a rallycross race. Competitors find the lydden hill circuit quite a challenge.
Lydden hill motorsport club lhmc was formed in 2008 and operates in two disciplines car racing and rallycross, their first circuit race meeting was on the 7th of april 2018. Lydden race track, later to become lydden hill, was founded in 1955 by bill chesson with the help of the astra motor club when they rented the land from. Planning application for lydden hill race circuit approved. Great circuit, lovely family atmosphere, a memorable day out for all. Thank you all for your amazing support lydden hill race circuit added an event. The track is one of two motor racing circuits in the county of kent, along with brands hatch. London to lydden hill race circuit 5 ways to travel via, and train. The best hotels closest to lydden hill race circuit 2020. If youre looking for things to see and do in the area, you might want to stop in and see dover castle and white cliffs of dover.
Rallycross history julian godfrey, race engine builders in. Lydden, kent genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Lydden hill is within easy reach of london and is a perfect venue in the south east of england for a driving experience. Hill calendar, as we welcome the historic racing drivers club hrdc to the iconic lydden hill race circuit. Lydden has a variety of bends, gradient and short straights, which keep competitors very busy. Motorsport events lydden hill race circuit in kent. The bhp shop, purchase tracktimeclub spacesentry to upcoming bhpshow and bhp fuel fest. The circuit was designed and built by mr bill chesson in 1965. We had a high bar to meet this weekend we wanted to make an event that would be the best world championship meeting ever made and, by what.
Lydden hill race circuit wootton, nr canterbury, ct21 6 lydden rated 4. Ferrari f430 lydden hill race circuit jordan borrie. Lydden hill race circuit top gear wiki fandom powered by. Never been before and we were both impressed with the variety of cars, track action and banging. The venue is superbly situated in an area of natural outstanding beauty and set with its own amphisphere, located in the beautiful village of wootton about halfway between canterbury and dover in kent. Lydden hill race circuit formerly known as lydden circuit is the uks shortest road racing circuit many shorter oval tracks exist at exactly one mile 1609 m.
With brands hatch and lydden hill at either end of the county, kent motorsport. Lydden hills planning application has been granted. Lhmc is a motorsport uk registered club and is the organising club for the 2020 motorsport uk british rallycross championship. With lydden hill being just a few miles from the port of dover, evan thomas dropped in on his way home from the opening round of the 2012 time attack championship. Lydden hill race circuit, wootton, canterbury, kent, ct4 6rx. Is there a direct bus between london and lydden hill race circuit. Camping at lydden hill lydden hill race circuit, lydden. The track has been used twice on the television show top gear, once in the seventh episode of the eighteenth series of top gear and once in the second episode of. Five buses were chosen and the winner anthony reid was the first to cross the finish line at lydden hill race circuit. Brands hatch began life in 1926 when grasstrack racing took place on an. View all hotels near lydden hill race circuit on tripadvisor. Canterbury is an historic city well known for its cathedral and bars. Lydden hill race circuit limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity.
Book trade stand book tickets book tickets the 4th of july is an exciting date for the lydden hill calendar, as we welcome the historic racing drivers club hrdc to the iconic lydden hill race circuit for the second time and build upon an incredible event which occurs annually in the calendar. Dont miss one of the oldest bike races in history this weekend. Supercar driving and passenger rides at kents lydden hill motor circuit. It can be seen from any point and its easy to get your bearings with only four corners. Photos of brands hatch and lydden hill as coronavirus stops. Ford is always particularly well represented at the bhp show, normally by insanelypowerful mki and mkii escorts. Rome2rio makes travelling from canterbury to lydden hill race circuit easy. Historics on the hill 27th may 2019 the historic racing drivers club will be making their debut at lydden hill this bank holiday monday. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. The race started after the lights turned green and the drivers avoided body contact for half a lap after the. Lydden is a village and civil parish in the dover district of kent, see lydden wikipedia. The milelong circuit is mainly used for rallycross, drift, saloon and sports car racing as well as motorcycle racing. Browse expedias selection of 729 hotels and places to stay closest to lydden hill race circuit. Find cheap deals and discount rates that best fit your budget.
Lydden hill race track circuit bhp show 352010 british drifting team drift sliding racing. Lydden hill race circuit limited overview free company. A collection of videos shot at lydden hill race circuit. Rallycross is a form of sprint style automobile racing, held on a closed mixedsurface racing circuit, with modified production or specially built road cars, similar to the world rally cars. The race circuit is famous for being the shortest in the uk. Lydden hill is a hidden gem for most track day users. For complete ease you can purchase an open gift voucher, or if you prefer you can book directly onto a date. Cherry merricks probably one of the best race circuits in the world for visibility neale grieves. Lydden hill s planning application has been granted. Find upcoming and past racing events at lydden hill race circuit in wootton, kent, england, united kingdom.