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At the heart of UK engineering and innovation

Silverstone Circuit
Towcester
Northamptonshire
NN12 8TN
United Kingdom

Battery Tech Expo UK takes place at Silverstone Circuit, one of the world's most recognised motorsport venues and a centre for advanced engineering, technology and innovation. Located in Northamptonshire, within the UK's renowned Motorsport Valley, Silverstone provides a fitting setting for bringing together the battery technology, electrification and energy storage communities.

With its strong connections to motorsport, automotive engineering and high-performance technology, Silverstone offers a distinctive environment for manufacturers, technology developers, researchers and supply chain specialists working to advance battery performance, manufacturing and industrial applications.

A venue built for industry connections

Silverstone Circuit offers modern exhibition and conference facilities within a setting synonymous with engineering excellence, technical innovation and performance. Its versatile event spaces provide an ideal environment for showcasing new technologies, hosting technical presentations and developing valuable industry connections.

Battery Tech Expo UK is co-located with Battery Recycling Expo, bringing together expertise from across the battery value chain. The combined event connects battery design, development, manufacturing and testing with recycling, materials recovery and circular economy technologies, creating opportunities for collaboration between complementary sectors.

Silverstone's location also places the exhibition within easy reach of major automotive, motorsport and advanced manufacturing clusters across the Midlands and southern England.

Getting to Silverstone Circuit

By train

Silverstone is accessible from several mainline railway stations, with onward travel by taxi or private transport required to reach the circuit.

  • Milton Keynes Central: Regular services connecting London Euston, Birmingham and destinations on the West Coast Main Line. Approximately 30 minutes from Silverstone by car.

  • Northampton: Rail connections to London and Birmingham, with onward travel to the circuit by taxi. Approximately 30 minutes by car.

  • Banbury: Rail services connecting Birmingham, Oxford and London Marylebone. Approximately 30–40 minutes from Silverstone by car.

Visitors travelling by rail are encouraged to arrange onward transport in advance, as public transport services directly to the circuit are limited.

 

By bus and public transport

Public transport connections to Silverstone are more limited than those serving city-centre exhibition venues. Local bus services operate in the surrounding area, although routes and timetables may not provide convenient access to the circuit entrance.

Visitors planning to use public transport should check current services and consider arranging a taxi from Milton Keynes, Northampton or Banbury.

By car

Silverstone Circuit is conveniently located for road access from across the UK, with connections to the M1, M40 and the wider national motorway network.

  • From the M1: Leave at Junction 15A and follow the A43 towards Oxford and Silverstone.

  • From the M40: Leave at Junction 10 and follow the A43 towards Northampton and Silverstone.

  • From the A43: Follow signs for Silverstone Circuit and the designated event entrance.

Parking facilities are available at Silverstone Circuit. Visitors should check event-specific parking instructions and access arrangements before travelling, as entrances and parking areas can vary depending on the event.

 

By air

International visitors can access Silverstone via several major UK airports.

  • London Luton Airport: Approximately 45–60 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

  • Birmingham Airport: Approximately 60–75 minutes by car.

  • London Heathrow Airport: Approximately 90 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Rail and road connections are available from these airports, with onward transport to Silverstone required.

Accommodation and accessibility

Silverstone and the surrounding Northamptonshire area offer a range of accommodation options, including hotels at or near the circuit and properties in nearby Towcester, Brackley, Northampton and Milton Keynes.

Visitors wishing to stay close to the exhibition can explore accommodation around Silverstone and Towcester, while Northampton and Milton Keynes offer a wider selection of business hotels, restaurants and transport connections.

Silverstone Circuit provides accessible facilities, including designated parking and accessible routes within its event spaces. Visitors with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to consult the venue's accessibility information and confirm arrangements for the exhibition before travelling.

Plan your visit

Make the most of your time at Battery Tech Expo UK and Battery Recycling Expo by planning your journey in advance. Explore the exhibitor line-up, review the seminar programme and arrange meetings with the companies and technical specialists most relevant to your business.

Further information about event registration, opening times, parking and arrival arrangements will be made available ahead of the exhibition.