Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground & Events

24/06/2019

This weekend we’ll be hosting the fourth Moto-Gymkhana event at our Hangar’42 venue, this event is fun filled and teaches essential motorcycle skills, you can find out more about the event on our public events page.

Bruntingthorpe Events were announced as the ‘Most Innovative Business Tourism Partner’ at the Leicestershire Promotions 2018 Tourism & Hospitality Awards. The awards, held on the 29th...

06/06/2019

It’s shaping up to be a busy year for our Big Thunder Corporate Hospitality Events, whether its an action packed day for your clients, a twist on the traditional Christmas party or an unexpected break to your annual conference, our team provide a variety of adrenaline pack options. Contact us today to discuss how the Big Thunder team could transform your next event.

05/06/2019

This weekend the Performance Vauxhall show will be at Bruntingthorpe, with static displays, trade stands and track activity there’s lots to see and do! You can get all the details on our website

This June Bruntingthorpe Events will be welcoming a brand-new show to the site, The Performance Vauxhall Show will be held on the 09th June 2019. The...

30/05/2019

Finding the perfect venue can be seriously stressful! We’ve played host to Asian Weddings with 1,500 guests, we have the space and the experience to make your perfect day nothing short of perfect. Could Hangar’42 be the perfect location for your big day?

A spectacular venue for hosting an Asian wedding reception. Asian weddings are a joyous celebration of love, family and religion. People often come...

22/05/2019

20/05/2019

Our first Cold War Jets Day of 2019 is drawing closer, it’ll be held on this coming Sunday 26th May and tickets are only available on the day. You can get all the details on our website

Don’t miss out on something so spectacular. Bruntingthorpe Aviation strives to maintain the Cold War Jets Collection in fully serviceable...

17/05/2019

Today we’re excited to welcome the Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership to Bruntingthorpe for an update on our latest developments and tour of the site.

16/05/2019

Next week we welcome Supercar Drive Days on site for two days of supercar driving fun around our infamous track facilities, these days are open to the public. To book a driving slot or just to get more information please visit

We have a selection of Public Driving Experience companies which hire our dynamic Track Facilities for their events. They run experiences on selected...

15/05/2019

Our Whittle Building venue has been incredibly busy this month, based in the heart of our site with panoramic views, blank canvas design and ample parking could it be the perfect venue for your next event?

A two-story event space with a difference. The Whittle building is the newest addition to Bruntingthorpe’s catalogue of event venues, opening...

13/05/2019

This weekend Hangar’42 was host to the fantastic Motogymkhana event, we hope all those who attended had a great time. If you missed out don’t worry, this event runs on site on selected dates throughout they year. Visit the upcoming public events page on our website for all the details

Bruntingthorpe Events were announced as the ‘Most Innovative Business Tourism Partner’ at the Leicestershire Promotions 2018 Tourism & Hospitality Awards. The awards, held on the 29th...

08/05/2019

Our first Cold War Jets Day of 2019 is drawing closer, it’ll be held on the Sunday 26th May and tickets are only available on the day. You can get all the details on our website.

Don’t miss out on something so spectacular. Bruntingthorpe Aviation strives to maintain the Cold War Jets Collection in fully serviceable...

03/05/2019

Motogymkhana has been labelled as a must do by many motorcycling organisations, it runs on selected dates at the Bruntingthorpe site, the next event is on the 11th May, find out more here

Bruntingthorpe in Leicestershire is the current home of C Walton Limited, Manheim Auctions, Big Thunder Events, Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground and the Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, featuring the iconic Cold War Jets Collection as well as a number of other automotive businesses. All situated within the 67...