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Great British Sports Cars Factory Tour in Nottinghamshire

Overview

Step behind the scenes at Great British Sports Cars and discover the passion, craftsmanship and engineering expertise behind one of Britain’s truly independent sports car manufacturers. Set in the North Nottinghamshire countryside, this fascinating factory tour offers an exclusive insight into the world of bespoke British sports car design and production. At the heart of the experience is the GBS Zero, a striking two-seater, open-cockpit sports car inspired by the iconic Lotus 7 silhouette, yet with a personality all of its own. Weighing just 600kg, the naturally aspirated, manual Zero has attracted plenty of attention since launching in 2007, earning a strong reputation in the competitive factory-built and self-build sports car market. But there’s far more to Great British Sports Cars than the Zero alone. With a highly skilled in-house team, the company designs and manufactures many of its own components, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering techniques. Their expertise is also trusted for bespoke projects, prototype builds, and low-volume commissions across the wider automotive industry. During your guided factory tour, you will meet Richard or a member of his expert team and hear the story behind Great British Sports Cars. You will go behind the scenes through the entire design and manufacturing process, from the design studio to the engineering machine shop, gaining a rare insight into how these incredible British sports cars are brought to life.

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What do I actually get on my driving experience? Your voucher covers the driving experience shown on this page. The number of vehicles driven, experience format, duration or distance, and any included extras will vary depending on the package selected. Full details are shown in the experience description before purchase.
Am I eligible to take part in a driving experience? Eligibility requirements will vary depending on the experience and venue. Minimum age, driving licence requirements, and height or weight restrictions may apply. Please ensure that you check the experience details carefully before you make your booking.
How do vehicles, venues and booking availability work? Once purchased, you can activate and redeem your voucher against available dates at the listed venues. Vehicle availability may vary by location, and some dates may be more limited at busier times of the year, so it is recommended that you book as early as possible.

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Overview

Enjoy a Great British Sports Cars Factory Tour in Ollerton, Nottingham
Go behind the scenes and see how GBS bespoke sports cars and products are produced
The tour will cover a range of topics and locations, including the workshop, design room, engineering machine shop and more
This voucher is valid for One person

What's Included

Behind the scenes of how GBS bespoke sports cars and products are produced
See firsthand the crafted skills and latest modern technology that go into each Zero sports car
Welcome and introduction with light refreshments
The tour will cover the workshop, design room, clean assembly room, engineering machine shop, fabrication, composite department, parts and spares store and shop
Allow approximately 1.5-2 hours for this tour
You will form part of a group of up to 18 participants

Suitable For

Minimum age 10
Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Disabled visitors are welcome, please advise when booking if you are a wheelchair user or have any access requirements
Dogs are not permitted in the factory for health and safety reasons

Availability

Selected dates throughout the year
Generally, one date every other month is scheduled
Tours start at 10:30 and 13:30
Please arrive up to 15 minutes before your allocated tour time

Location:

Ollerton, Nottingham

Restrictions

Minimum Age: 10 years

Anything Else

Visitors will be on their feet for the duration of the guided tour (approx 2 hours), however there are seating areas located at the start and finish of the tour
No photographs to be taken on the tour. (If you wish to take photographs, then please ask your tour guide)
Car Parking is available on site
Not suitable for spectators