Lympstone Manor, a luxury manor house hotel in the English county of Devon, will welcome back its annual Celebration of Speed on Wednesday 12 July 2023. The one-day festival commemorates Michelin-starred chef owner Michael Caines’ love of motorsport with a line-up including panel discussions with Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula 1 world champion, and Rob Smedley, the former head of performance at Williams Formula 1 and race engineer for Felipe Massa.
Doors open from 12 noon to 12 midnight and the 28-acre grounds will host an exclusive collection of supercars, powerboats, and motorbikes, offering guests unrivalled access to some of the most desired and exciting brands in motorsport including Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari and Porsche. As the evening draws in Lympstone Manor transforms for a “Party in the Paddock”, with musical acts including Scouting for Girls, Soul II Soul, Judge Jules, and Steven Knightley of Exeter folk group Show of Hands. Guests can also head over to the dedicated “Pit Lane” for a selection of food and drink.
General admission tickets cost from £40 per person. VIP tickets cost from £150 per person, including a welcome Chandon Spritz on arrival, a selection of complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and a feast from the outdoor kitchen for lunch. Resident VIP tickets cost from £1,315 per night, including two-nights’ accommodation at Lympstone Manor and dinner on 11 July hosted by Damon Hill and Rob Smedley. See www.thecelebrationofspeed.com