Outdoor Event Spaces
With 175 acres of outdoor space to hire, here at Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire we’re well placed to bring your event to life.
Hosting an event in the great outdoors? We’ve got the outdoor event space you need.
Bicester Motion offers a wide variety of options for event hosting, including our Experience & Demonstration Track with adjacent Paddock flowing out onto the vast reaches of our airfield. Our experienced team will be there to support you every step of the way, be it with logistics or offering guidance on local suppliers.
Here at Bicester Motion we’re renowned for our history in the automotive industry, but we’re also proud of our past events across many other industries, from exhibitions to festivals and large scale events for car enthusiasts; the sky is the limit when it comes to outdoor space hire here in Bicester.
FESTIVALS
DRIVING EXPERIENCES
COFFEE MORNINGS
VEHICLE TESTING
OFF ROAD DRIVING
Our outdoor hire locations are varied, giving you the opportunity to customise your event as you wish.
With 175 acres of open airfield space, our Experience and Demonstration Track, as well as a multitude of hard-surface and event spaces around the site, you’re likely to find a private event space that will perfectly suit your requirements. We also have three indoor venues available to hire alongside your booking, including the unforgettable Hangar 113.
Discover all the details of our outdoor locations below...
Experience and Demonstration Track
Rewarding and technical, the Experience & Demonstration Track is a versatile and configurable stretch of tarmac used for a variety of outputs, from online and offline media to training or vehicle exercising. The track is just under 1km in length, with a back straight of 310m and can be run in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. There are two main configurations for full laps: a circular loop or figure of eight. If you’re searching for track hire, look no further.
The 4x4 Course
Explore the far reaches of the evocative former RAF Bicester, piercing through the 444-acre estate, while putting off-road vehicles through their paces. The 4x4 Course comprises a mix of surfaces on its two kilometre layout, including the undulating outer reaches of the airfield grass and stony tarmac. Steep inclines, deep trenches and rutted concrete give a real-world flavour of the off-road capabilities for all abilities.
Paddock
Flanked by two Type-C Hangars, our 20,000 sqft Paddock provides a dramatic background for events and film and photography. The doors of Hangar 108 are an instantly recognisable feature. Often booked alongside the Experience & Demonstration Track, it acts as the heart of festivals, large car club meetings and more.
Airfield
More than a runway, the airfield comprises 175 acres of well-draining grassland, perfect for outdoor events that call for wide, open spaces. Previously the scene of feature films, as well as a base for media crews needing airborne cinematography, it has also hosted vibrant festivals as well as private fly-ins and more. Get in touch with our team for the full details should you require use of the runways.
Inspiration for your next event
Now you’re aware of all the outside space available here at Bicester Motion, find out more about some of the past events that have taken place here.
Why hold your outdoor event here at Bicester Motion?
We’re proud to have hosted some of the UK’s best outdoor events, right here in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Here’s why they chose us...
Stunning setting, lined with period architecture and green spaces.
Deep history in classic motoring and aviation, but with the capability to host events, whatever your niche or audience.
Dedicated team of event specialists to help bring your event to life.
Excellent central UK location.
Well serviced transport connections, with nearby airport, train station and motorway links.
Ample space for parking, and fantastic facilities on-site.
Range of flexible event spaces, including our Experience and Demonstration Track, and a vast amount of open land on our airfield.
Plenty of options to combine your outside booking with indoor spaces too, in our large events hangar, or corporate hospitality rooms.
Opportunity to partner with Bicester Motion, and offer our membership club exclusive discounts and messaging about your event.
What they're saying
“Being located inside a marquee, surrounded by a Hangar, in the middle of an Oxfordshire field has really worked wonders for our event! Celebrating all aspects of the growing development market, the venue provides helps us to provide a snapshot on the new trends happening in the world of property. I hope that we can continue to grow the event in future years and become part of the magic which is Bicester Motion.”
Matthew Battle
UK Property Forums
“We love how the history of the site echoes the cars we get so excited about. There's plenty of space on the Experience and Demonstration track to try out the performance of the cars too, which really helps us tell the stories of the past through the action images we create at the site.”
Damon Cogman
Classic and Sports Car
“Thank you for letting us use your space, the client was completely blown away.”
Emily Jackson
Ryland Automotive Limited
“Using a large space like Hangar 113 is quite a departure for a relatively small club like ourselves but for such a special occasion we wanted to do something really special. The history of the site and its specific use for heritage transport and engineering industry made it ideal. We could not have put the show on without the amazing help of the Bicester Motion team.”
Stuart Hithersay
Gauge 1 Model Railway Association
Where to find us
We're perfectly located just on the northern edge of Bicester, with transport connections nearby.
Bicester Motion, Buckingham Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8AL, United Kingdom
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