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Santa Pod Raceway
Wellingborough
Santa Pod is Europe's home of drag racing, on the Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire border. It holds drag racing, jet cars, monster trucks, drifting and fireworks events, plus public track days. It usually stages dozens of events a year.
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Where to stay
- WellingboroughNearest town, with the nearest station, about 8 miles
- RushdenTown about 6 miles south-west
- BedfordLarger town with more hotels, about 12 miles south-east
- NorthamptonCounty town about 15 miles west
- KetteringTown about 15 miles north
Getting there
- Leave the A6 at Wymington when travelling from the south
- Santa Pod cannot be reached via Souldrop or Milton Ernest
- Wellingborough is the nearest town, with taxis outside its station
- There are no direct public transport links because the site is rural
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near Santa Pod Raceway?
Wellingborough: Nearest town, with the nearest station, about 8 miles. Rushden: Town about 6 miles south-west. Bedford: Larger town with more hotels, about 12 miles south-east. Northampton: County town about 15 miles west. Kettering: Town about 15 miles north.
How do I get to Santa Pod Raceway?
Leave the A6 at Wymington when travelling from the south. Santa Pod cannot be reached via Souldrop or Milton Ernest. Wellingborough is the nearest town, with taxis outside its station. There are no direct public transport links because the site is rural.
Any tips for visiting Santa Pod Raceway?
Sat navs can be unreliable when approaching north up the A6, so leave the A6 at Wymington and follow the signs.
Which airport is closest to Santa Pod Raceway?
The nearest airport on this site is London Luton Airport, about 27 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.