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M-Sport’s nerve center is Dovenby Hall, a former hospital that enjoys an idyllic setting in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside. The site has been extensively renovated and the old manor house now sits next to a state-of-the-art car and engine design, development and build workshop, and a test track.
Operating a flourishing global motorsport business, M-Sport has quickly become an industry leader with its state-of-the-art facilities and winning performances around the globe. Originally supporting Ford in the World Rally Championship (WRC) it is also supporting Bentley Motors in the design and development of the luxury manufacturer’s Continental GT3 racing cars and in 2018 also entered the world of electric motorsport as Jaguar’s technical partner in the I‑PACE eTROPHY. Additionally, M-Sport supplies engines for the TOCA British Touring Car Championship and the Ford Mustang GT3 for prestigious events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 24 Hours of Daytona.
So an awful lot to take in and look around when we go on tour at this modern motoring facility in the heart of Cumbria. If you want to read up and look at more M Sport information then have a look at their website https://www.m-sport.co.uk
This is a midweek evening guided tour. Booked for Wednesday 26th March with a tour start time 5.30pm and will last around 2 to 2.5 hours. The cost is £40 per person.
You need to make your way to Dovenby Hall just off the A594 near Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PN in suitable time to be parked up and ready to start the tour at 5.30pm. When turning into the M Sport grounds you may be stopped at the security perimeter, and you should confirm that you are with the Mercedes Benz Club tour of the facility. Follow any instructions given and make your way to the signed parking areas for M Sport and then enter the building as sign posted. We will be greeted and welcomed with Tea and Coffee upon our arrival before the tour start.
There is however a tour size limit of 25 so it will be first 25 booked who get on this tour event. If more than that are booked I will get back to those of you beyond the first 25 booked and seek to arrange a second tour opportunity at another time if you so wish and the excess numbers enable it.
During your visit, you will have the chance to admire the Dovenby Hall Estate and explore the impressive trophy collections displayed in the boardroom. Additionally, you will get to tour the state-of-the-art workshop and catch a glimpse of the M-Sport cars displayed in the showroom, alongside the memorabilia featured in the museum. Overall you will get an in-depth behind-the-scenes tour of M-Sport’s facilities, gaining insights not only into the current projects but also into the rich history of Dovenby Hall. With the guidance of an expert tour guide, feel free to ask as many questions as you would like, ensuring you have a fully immersive and informative experience.
Tour price is payable to the club when you select the number of tickets you want and click the BOOK NOW button. A month before the tour I will inform M Sport of the final number of people booked to attend and I will ensure that the club does a BACs transfers of all the funds for this tour.
After the tour is over I have arranged for us to visit the Dovenby Ship Hotel for an evening meal and drink, all your choices are selected on the night and payable direct to the hotel. The hotel has ample hard standing tarmac car parking. The hotel is not far away, back on the A594 about 5 minutes up the road.
When booking please select your number of tickets for M Sport Tour and Hotel Meal or just for the M Sport Tour Only. That way I can make the correct arrangements with the hotel for food. Then click the BOOK NOW button.
This will be a really interesting and informative visit to a innovative motor-racing establishment. See you there on the night.
Time of event
5:30pm to 8:00pm
Date(s) of event
26 March 2025 to 26 March 2025
Location
Postcode: CA13 0PN
All parking has hard standing. Tea and coffee facilities served as part of the official welcome. Toilet facilities available. Nearly all the facility is on the level but some stairs are to be negotiated.
Not allowed
Current membership is a requirement for this event
Tickets to this event are
between £40 and £40 in advance
Tickets are booked on a per person basis
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