Best driving experiences: UK classic, karting and supercar experiences to try in 2024
Got the need for speed? Head on down to the most iconic tracks across the UK to drive the world’s fastest cars, from supercars and an Ariel Atom to a classic MINI Cooper S.
2024 is speeding by, so let's keep up the energy with these top driving experiences to try in the UK this summer.
Whether it’s you who is a car lover and thrill seeker or a loved one, the gift of a driving experience is not one to be missed out on. With film and TV-themed experiences, like The Italian Job, as well as a whole host of vehicles to choose from, such as motorbikes, go karts, supercars and more, there truly is something for everyone.
All of our chosen experiences have complete safety briefings before you step inside the vehicle, and if needed, you’ll be fully kitted out with safety gear.
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You can be sure that these driving experiences will provide you with an unforgettable day, and are chosen from reputable companies like Virgin Experience Days and Buyagift.
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Petrolheads, start your engines. Here are the best driving experiences to try this year.
Easter may be over but spring has just begun, so what better way to enjoy the improving weather than with an unforgettable – and more importantly, discounted – experience?
As a gift for you, we’re offering a number of exclusive discount codes on experiences at Buyagift and Red Letter Days.
These codes will last from now until 30th April and can bag you up to 22% off the best days out. Simply enter these codes on checkout and watch the price tumble away. Here’s what you can get:
- IMMRELAXED – 22% off days out
- IMMAPRIL – 20% off all experiences
- IMMESCAPE – 18% off days out
- IMMSPRING – 15% off all experiences
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Best driving experiences at a glance:
- Drive a Supercharged Ariel Atom with a High Speed Passenger Ride in a Radical Race Car,
£99£59 - Karting Open Sprint Race at Three Sisters Outdoor Circuit, £65
- Ford Classics Four Car Driving Experience,
£297£80 - Tank Driving,
£199£99 - Triple Mustang Driving Blast Experience, £99
- The Ultimate Italian Job Driving Experience,
£297£199 - Harley Davidson Pillion Ride Tour, £484
- The Big One - Monster Truck Driving Experience, £165
- Five Supercar Blast plus High Speed Passenger Ride,
£309£214 - 4x4 Off Road and Rally Taster Driving Experience, £210
- Drive an Aston Martin DB5, from
£138£59 - Junior Supercar Driving Blast, from
£49£35 - Tractor Driving Wiltshire, from £99
Best driving experiences in the UK to try in 2024
Five Supercar Blast plus High Speed Passenger Ride
Got the need for speed? Then this is the experience for you. You’ll take your pick of the world’s top supercars, such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Porsche, and more, and drive up to 15 miles in your chosen vehicles. As well as driving yourself, you’ll strap in for a high speed passenger ride with a professional driver, and remember to smile for the camera as you’ll receive a photo to remember your day.
It’s worth mentioning that not all supercars are available in each location, but with 37 race tracks to choose from, you’re bound to find a location that has your favourite supercar.
Drive a Supercharged Ariel Atom with a High Speed Passenger Ride in a Radical Race Car
Another high speed escapade is this one from Virgin Experience Days. The day is split into two parts: you’ll drive six miles in a 325bhp supercharged Ariel Atom (a high performance, open wheel car), then you’ll meet a former European Champion driver who will whiz you round the track in a Radical race car.
Triple Mustang Driving Blast Experience
The ultimate tyre-screeching experience: choose three cars to drive from a 1965 GT350 Mustang Race Car, Shelby Mustang GT500 'Eleanor', 'Speed' Ford Mustang, and Roush Mustang GT V8, then whiz around the track. There’s the option to hop in for a super speedy passenger ride with a professional driver, too.
Buy Triple Mustang Driving Blast Experience for £99 at Buyagift
The Ultimate Italian Job Driving Experience
There will be no blowing the bloody doors off in this next driving experience (well, we hope not, anyway!). You’ll take to the track in a Jaguar E-type, MINI Cooper S — branded with the ‘HMP’ number plate — and the iconic Harrington bus. Once you’ve completed your drives, you’ll take the passenger seat in the MINI Cooper S as your driver chases down and boards the moving Harrington bus.
Buy The Ultimate Italian Job Driving Experience for £297 £199 (save £98 or 33%) at Into The Blue
4x4 Off Road and Rally Taster Driving Experience
Now when we say this is an ‘off road’ experience, we really mean it. Get strapped into a 4x4 and plough through five challenging areas, from rugged terrains and woodland to balancing on seesaws, tilting over steep inclines, and driving up steep sides as you go.
Once you’ve mastered the 4x4, get behind the wheel of a rally car to perform power slides, draw a figure of eight, and attempt an arched 200m sweeping bend.
Buy 4x4 Off Road and Rally Taster Driving Experience for £210 at Red Letter Days
Ford Classics Four Car Driving Experience
Ford is a huge part of motoring history, with Henry Ford inventing one of the most famous vehicles of all time: the Model T. Now, it’s your turn to get involved. Drive four of Ford’s Classics, choosing between the MK1 Escort, Gran Torino, Lotus Cortina, Mustang GT350 and GT40, then experience an electrifying high-speed passenger ride.
Tank Driving
For a truly unique driving experience, look no further than this one. Head on down to Bicester to drive either a 15-tonne 1960s FV432 with a Rolls-Royce petrol engine, or an agile 1980s CVRT Spartan. You’ll drive on both grass and tarmac, just because you deserve the challenge!
Buy Tank Driving for £199 £99 (save £100 or 50%) at Buyagift
The Big One - Monster Truck Driving Experience
Live out your childhood fantasy and drive Grizzly, East Grinstead’s ginormous monster truck. The full size, American-spec monster truck comes armed with a 7.5 litre engine and 66-inch terra-tyres — you’ll need a step ladder to even get into this thing!
After a few practice laps, including learning how to reverse, you’ll power the monster truck over the top of two police saloon cars.
Buy The Big One - Monster Truck Driving Experience for £165 at Red Letter Days
Karting Open Sprint Race at Three Sisters Outdoor Circuit
Go Karting is the perfect experience for any budding F1 star or fan. At this circuit in Wigan, you’ll get behind the wheel of a Biz Honda powered Le Mans Twin 200GX kart, and compete in two heats and an all-important final race. Just like in the real deal, there are awards for the top three drivers. Will it be you?
Buy Karting Open Sprint Race at Three Sisters Outdoor Circuit for £65 at Virgin Experience Days
Drive an Aston Martin DB5
The names Times. Radio Times. And we're here to tell you that you can become your own International person of mystery with this Aston Martin DB5 experience. Set in locations across the UK, you can drive the classic silver Aston Martin from the James Bond movies. Simply choose a three or six mile course and grab your finest suit for a day in 007's shoes.
Buy Drive an Aston Martin DB5 from £99 £59 (save £40 or 40%) at Into The Blue
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Harley Davidson Pillion Ride Tour
If you’d still like the motorcycle experience but would prefer to be a passenger rather than a driver, then the Harley Davidson Pillion Ride Tour experience is the one for you. Feel the rumble of a genuine Harley Davidson Fat Boy beneath your pillion seat in this 30-mile round trip, which includes a photo opportunity from a vantage point on the South Downs.
Buy Harley Davidson Pillion Ride Tour for £484 at Virgin Experience Days
Junior Supercar Driving Blast
If you're looking for the perfect driving experience to get your kids interested in cars, then you've found it. This Junior Supercar Driving Blast is the perfect intro for kids aged 11-16; you'll have your pick of vehicles including Aston Martins, Audi R8s and Ferraris.
There'll be an expert driver on-hand to guide you through the process and you'll get to drive up to three miles behind the wheel of a top-of-the-range sports car.
Buy Junior Supercar Driving Blast for £49 £35 (save £14 or 29%) at Virgin Experience Days
Tractor Driving Wiltshire
Fancy a driving experience with a difference? For many people, the phrase 'driving experience' conjures up images of fast cars, but this Tractor Driving Wiltshire experience brings the speed right down. You'll have the chance to choose between a Case International 1455XL and the high-tech John Deere 6R195 (or both if you opt for the Old vs New experience).
You'll be able to familiarise yourself with basic manoeuvres in the tractor before driving the course and practicing some reversing. If you want to expand your driving portfolio, this is the UK driving experience for you.
Buy Tractor Driving Wiltshire from £99 at Into The Blue
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