Kendrew Barracks

Formerly known as the RAF Cottesmore base, Kendrew Barracks has now evolved into one of the most exciting new destinations for our more adventurous driving day packages in the East Midlands.

Based near Rutland, on the edge of the Leicestershire village of Greetham, the venue lies in close proximity to the A1 (M), meaning it's within easy reach of Peterborough, Stamford, Melton Mowbray and Grantham. Being a barracks site means visitor facilities are very basic here, so you are advised to come dressed and equipped appropriately for the day.

Venue Address

Kendrew Barracks
Cottesmore
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7BL

Directions

Sat Nav Postcode is: LE15 7BL. Head through Cottesmore. Continue along Greetham Road (B668). At the first junction, turn left onto Thistleton Lane. Follow the lane until you reach the Driving Experiences entrance.

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From spring 2025, we'll be bringing you some of our most popular driving experiences on our books at this venue - and here's just a taste of what you can look forward to…

High up on the agenda is of course our hugely popular Supercar experiences, giving you the chance to drive as many as six of the most desirable worldwide marques around for up to 3 miles (Blast) or 6 miles (Thrill) each depending on which package you choose.

Starting from as little as £59, you can take your pick from a fleet including models by Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Audi and Jaguar - and that's just the start of it! An expert driving instructor will offer you their guidance and encouragement to get the most out of each of your cars so you can really feel their power and performance.

But for those who prefer to go off grid, Kendrew offers plenty of opportunities to do just that, with everything from 4x4 Off Road driving in a Land Rover Defender, tackling variable terrains that offer steep inclines and descents, deep water troughs and intensely wooded tracks, to the sheer power, energy and dirt afforded by booking one of our Rage Buggy packages!

For as little as £30, you can get a taste of driving sideways with the opportunity to try out Drifting in a rear wheel drive, drift spec Nissan 350Z, attempting stunts such as figure 8s, short circuits and donuts under the tutelage of a drifting instructor.

Fancy something more heavy duty? There's also our HGV Truck Driving experiences, giving you the opportunity to climb into the cab of a lorry or car transporter, as you get the chance to try slaloms or reversing over a 15 - 20 minute session.

And for those who had secret childhood ambitions to be Fireman Sam (didn't we all?), our Fire Engine Experience will let you live out that fantasy of being the hero next door, even if for a day!

We're proud to work closely with a leading supplier at Kendrew, so if you want to try out this awesome new venue first, we've made it as easy as possible for you to get this arranged. You can book directly onto the experience of your choice using our open Gift Vouchers, perfect for a treat or surprising a loved one for any special occasion.

Or if there's a date you've got in mind, you can consult our regularly updated Events Calendar which has all the latest event information as and when we get it that you can browse through and book a dated voucher for the driving package of your choice.