I received the confirmation email from Aston Martin today. I am booked to go on the Aston Martin Factory Tour in Gaydon on the 25th of September. If you've been there, can you please recommend places to see, things to do, restaurants to hit up, etc.? I'm already planning on checking out Oxford, the Cotswalds, and Warwick Castle but I'd appreciate your suggestions. Thanks!

 

 

I saw the British Motor Museum when I pulled up Gaydon on Google Maps. I thought it was just a tourist trap -- you know, a barn with some guy's old cars. Glad you suggested it because I just learned it's actually a legit museum!


I'll see if I can get a tour of Prodive. Thanks!

Looking forward to your report. My tip to you is to hit up the Hackett store on Regent Street in London (closest tube station is Oxford Circus). It's the branch that has the biggest AMR apparel selection. Then head over to Carnaby a few blocks down or lunch. I recommend Dishoom on Kingly St. for good Indian food.

 

Been to Gaydon a few times. To me, not much to see, including the museum mentioned. Can try going to Jaguar Range Rover facility which is nearby. So are some beautiful gardens. My first choice is to build your schedule for extra time and drive to Newport Pagnell to Aston Martin Works for the full AM experience. Driving time is about 60 minutes.

 

I second this recommendation, Dishoom is excellent.

 

Make sure to visit McGurk http://www.mcgurk.com/ an independent Aston Martin speciallist just around the corner from Gaydon. John is a fabulous guy and his facilities are worth a visit.

 

When will you be there? I am going to be in London from Aug 28th - Sept 08 and am hoping to get a spot for a tour!

 

Its a bit in the middle of no where, but Warwick castle and the town is super nice! I spend a couple hours in The AM factory and there insetting to do around that factory i would just leave asap and go to Warwick Castle. Have fun!

 

 

There is a lovely stately home nearby called Walton Hall which is now a hotel if you need somewhere to stay - which in the 1970's belonged to my grandfather.
I've lots of fond memories of it as a child, and there's a photo of me as a little boy eating a formal meal there on the Wikipedia page. You know I was young as I still had hair lol.

 

Hi, I just done the tour in March this year. I rushed to Gaydon to see the last of the old Vantages being built.
Definitely also visit Newport Pagnell.
And, if you rally want to treat yourself, do the Aston Performance Driving Course at Millbrook Proving grounds.
I emptied a full tank of unleaded with the V12 Vantage S in 3 quarters of a day !
had a really good time and excellent experience !
This I would definitely do again !

 

Can anyone point me to the thread regarding booking a spot for a factory tour? I am either losing my mind or it was deleted... or both.

Im a DIYer so I don't have any relationship with a dealership and was wondering the best way to get something booked for next month while I'm in the UK

 

Here's the link to the Factory Tour page on the Aston Martin website. They list a price of £350 for 2 people attending but as an Aston Martin owner, you can book the tour for free if you arrange it through the dealership.

https://www.astonmartinartofliving.c.../factory_tour/

Book as early as you can since (so I've been told) the tours fill up fairly quickly. I booked 2 months in advance through my local dealership -- I gave them 3 possible dates that will work with my travel itinerary -- and Aston Martin in Gaydon were able to confirm my booking a couple of days later.

 

Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it. Ill take my AM down to the dealership to show them I'm an owner and see if I can get something figured out!