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Silverstone Circuit
The home of British motorsport, hosting the first ever F1 World Championship race in 1950
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Daventry
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Daventry
Daventry works well as a base: 10 minutes from Braunston, 29km from Warwick Castle.
Daventry is in England, United Kingdom, with about 28,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Braunston, about 5 km away.
Daventry ( DAV-ən-tree, historically DAYN-tree) is a market town and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England, close to Northamptonshire's border with Warwickshire. At the 2021 Census, Daventry had a population of 28,123, making it the sixth-largest town in Northamptonshire.
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What is there to see near Daventry?
Within an hour or so of Daventry: Silverstone Circuit (22 km), JLR Classic Works (23 km), British Motor Museum (23 km), The Silverstone Experience (23 km).
Are there any good drives near Daventry?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Crystal Palace Circuit and A466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth).
Where is Daventry?
Daventry is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Braunston.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 28,123
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.2569, -1.1607
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Daventry
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
23 km · about 25 min drive
museum
British Motor Museum
Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.
23 km · about 25 min drive
museum
The Silverstone Experience
Immersive museum at the home of British motorsport telling the story of the past, present, and future of racing.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon)
Guided tours of Aston Martin's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where DB11 and Vantage models are hand-built.
23 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum, Gaydon
Home of the marque that made Bond's DB5; the museum and nearby Warwickshire lanes are a pilgrimage for Aston and 007 enthusiasts.
24 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Super Sausage Cafe
Legendary transport cafe on the A5 Watling Street near Potterspury, a favourite fry-up stop for bikers and classic car runs heading between London and the Midlands since the 1960s.
26 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Daventry
11 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 69 kmCleeve HillThe highest point of the Cotswolds at 330 m, an open common above Cheltenham with views to the Malverns and Wales.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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