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Discussion Suggestions of Motorcycle themed places to visit in the UK

Discussion in 'The Pub' started by Andych, Feb 19, 2017.

  1. Andych

    Andych Moderator Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    My better half and I are off to the UK in a touch over 3 weeks and I am looking for some suggestions as to what to do or see there that are Motorcycle... Motorsport themed...

    We are visiting the Bike Shed in London ...https://www.facebook.com/BikeShedLondon/?fref=ts

    And am about to book a Norton Factory Tour at Donnington Hall...
    I cant seem to find too much else along those lines so I figured I would ask and see if there was anything others may know about..

    Leaving Mid March.. returning the Thursday before Easter...
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Midlands Motor Museum at Bridgnorth has a nice collection of old sports bikes and sports cars.
     
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    Just to say you have been round Donnington book the Ron Haslam Race School. Costs about 160 quid I think , ask for a bloke called Andy Muggleton to be your instructor he was a top proddy( RD 350 Lc) racer in his day.Everything supplied including CBR 600 RR. Great day and a Fxxxking great track.
     
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    Also BSB is at Donnington. Check out Thundersport racing and look out for a bloke I know by the name of Joe Barton. Lots of Museums and lots of tracks.
     
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    I live in the Midlands, so local to me:
    You could book a Triumph factory tour in advance. Not done it but heard good things.
    Coventry Motor Museum is very good (and free).
    Santa Pod drag strip has top fuel bike/ car drags.
    There's always lots of race on at Mallory, Donington or Silvrstone so check the websites.
     
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    Andych Moderator Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    I checked Triumph Factory Tours and they are not doing them at the moment... which is a bummer...
    We will be doing the Norton Factory Tour though... at Donnington... getting a little excited now... we fly out on Wednesday... Arrive in London Wednesday evening and should be at the Bike Shed for dinner on Thursday evening if all goes to plan :)
     
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