Parks · South Wales
Circuit of Wales
Circuit of Wales (Welsh: Cylchffordd Cymru) was a proposed motor racing circuit and technology park development proposal in Blaenau Gwent on the outskirts of Ebbw Vale, Wales, adjacent to the Neath to
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ebbw Vale Town · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Circuit of Wales is located in Blaenau Gwent, South Wales, with the postcode NP23 5SD. The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Town, which is 4.2 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Circuit of Wales (Welsh: Cylchffordd Cymru) was a proposed motor racing circuit and technology park development proposal in Blaenau Gwent on the outskirts of Ebbw Vale, Wales, adjacent to the Neath to Abergavenny Trunk Road (A465). The intention was that it would be funded by private investors and backed by the Welsh Government. In April 2016, BBC News reported that The Heads of the Valleys Development Company, would continue to negotiate with both the financial backers, Aviva, and the Welsh Government. The circuit was designed to FIA and FIM standards with the aim of hosting events such as the MotoGP, Superbike World Championship, Motocross World Championship, British GT Championship, British Touring Car Championship and the World Touring Car Championship. Ken Skates, AM and Economy Secretary, issued a statement on 29 March 2017 that detailed reports had been requested and the decision concerning £425M public funding would be available by mid-May. In June 2017, a proposed taxpayer-funded guarantee of £210million was rejected by the Welsh Government on the grounds that the financial risk was too great. The original planned opening had been 2016. In September 2018, an application to renew the expired planning consent was submitted to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. In 2024 the council proposed repurposing the land for industrial or agricultural use.
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From the Wikipedia article
Circuit of Wales (Welsh: Cylchffordd Cymru) was a proposed motor racing circuit and technology park development proposal in Blaenau Gwent on the outskirts of Ebbw Vale, Wales, adjacent to the Neath to Abergavenny Trunk Road (A465). The intention was that it would be funded by private investors and backed by the Welsh Government. In April 2016, BBC News reported that The Heads of the Valleys Development Company, would continue to negotiate with both the financial backers, Aviva, and the Welsh Government. The circuit was designed to FIA and FIM standards with the aim of hosting events such as the MotoGP, Superbike World Championship, Motocross World Championship, British GT Championship, British Touring Car Championship and the World Touring Car Championship. Ken Skates, AM and Economy Secretary, issued a statement on 29 March 2017 that detailed reports had been requested and the decision concerning £425M public funding would be available by mid-May. In June 2017, a proposed taxpayer-funded guarantee of £210million was rejected by the Welsh Government on the grounds that the financial risk was too great. The original planned opening had been 2016. In September 2018, an application to renew the expired planning consent was submitted to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council. In 2024 the council proposed repurposing the land for industrial or agricultural use.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8047, -3.2432
- District
- Blaenau Gwent
- Parish
- Rassau
- Postcode
- NP23 5SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- Nearest railway station
- Ebbw Vale Town — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Circuit of Wales (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Circuit of Wales?
- Circuit of Wales is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP23 5SD), in the parish of Rassau.
- What is Circuit of Wales?
- Circuit of Wales (Welsh: Cylchffordd Cymru) was a proposed motor racing circuit and technology park development proposal in Blaenau Gwent on the outskirts of Ebbw Vale, Wales, adjacent to the Neath to
- How do I get to Circuit of Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP23 5SD.
- Who owns Circuit of Wales?
- Circuit of Wales is owned by |operator =.
- Is Circuit of Wales free to visit?
- Yes, Circuit of Wales is free to enter.
- How do I get to Circuit of Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP23 5SD.