Thruxton Events 2026: Motoring Calendar & Where to Stay Near Salisbury and Wilton House

MotoringEvent GuideWiltshire Attractions

5 Apr

If your perfect weekend includes the sound of engines, and time well spent with good people, you’re in the right place.

Just a short drive from Salisbury, some of the UK’s most exciting motoring events take place each year, from high-speed race weekends at Thruxton Circuit to elegant automotive gatherings at Wilton House.

Whether you’re planning a one-day visit or something more considered, this guide brings together the confirmed 2026 dates — and a few reasons to turn your trip into something longer, slower, and far more memorable.

Thruxton Circuit Events (2026)

Known as the fastest race circuit in the UK, Thruxton Circuit delivers a very particular kind of energy: fast, focused, and exhilarating without feeling overwhelming.

Supercar Track Day: 27 June 2026
Thruxton 10K Series: 19 May, 23 June, 21 July 2026
British Touring Car Championship (BTCC): 25–26 July 2026
British Superbike Championship (BSB): 14–16 August 2026

British Touring Car Championship (BTCC)

25–26 July 2026

One of the highlights of the British motorsport calendar. Expect close racing, a lively crowd, and a full weekend atmosphere.

Supercar Track Day

27 June 2026

A slightly different pace, with supercars on track throughout the day. This is a more relaxed way to experience the circuit, with the chance to get closer to the cars themselves.

Thruxton 10K Series

19 May 2026
23 June 2026
21 July 2026

A unique way to experience Thruxton Circuit. Running the track offers a quieter kind of thrill and a memorable addition to your visit.

British Superbike Championship (BSB)

14–16 August 2026

British Superbike Championship (Round 7) at Thruxton Circuit. This is part of the BSB30 30th‑anniversary season and promises high‑speed, two‑wheeled action with full support races across the weekend.

Wilton House Motoring Event (2026)

If Thruxton is about speed, Wilton House is about elegance, heritage, and appreciation.

Concours des Légendes

19–21 June 2026

Expect rare classic cars, thoughtfully selected supercars, and a more relaxed atmosphere centred around craftsmanship, design, and conversation.

Make a Weekend of It

The beauty of visiting this part of the world is that everything sits comfortably within reach, which means you don’t have to rush.

If you’re already making the journey, it’s worth slowing things down and exploring a little further.

Stonehenge

Just a short drive away, this world-famous landmark is best experienced without time pressure, either early in the morning or later in the day.

Old Sarum

For something slightly less expected, Old Sarum offers wide views, open space, and a sense of history that unfolds gradually.

Salisbury Cathedral

Home to one of the tallest spires in the UK, the cathedral is both impressive and calming, and well worth allowing time to explore properly.

Stay a Little Longer

Motoring events give you a reason to visit, but it is what happens around them that often stays with you.

A super convenient breakfast where you can grab and go the next morning.
An return in the evening for a stroll down the quiet high street for a long, relaxed dinner where no one is watching the clock.

For many of our guests, what begins as a one-night plan becomes something more — a chance to spend proper time together, without the usual sense of urgency.

Planning Your Visit

With a limited number of confirmed dates each year, these events tend to shape the calendar quickly. It is worth securing your stay early and giving yourself the space to enjoy the experience fully.

There is something special about pairing high-energy days with slower, more meaningful evenings.

Stay at A Little Place and you can do both — effortlessly.

And that is what turns a good weekend into one you will remember.

Updated April 2026

Joanna Vann