Silverstone replica mown into historic Stowe Gardens
Silverstone Circuit is three miles (4.8km) from Stowe Gardens and was once part of the 18th-Century estate belonging to Stowe House.The replica of the circuit was mapped using GPS by volunteers from Silverstone, and mown by the gardens' ranger team.As part of the collaboration, the National Trust will have a presence at Silverstone during the F1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone Festival and MotoGP weekends over the next three years.Alongside biodiversity, the partnership also hopes to boost active travel, such as walking and cycling between the two sites.Stephane Bazire from Silverstone said: "Our ambition is to be connected to the ecosystem of the wider Silverstone community, working collaboratively with our neighbours to make Silverstone a sustainable business and leisure destination."
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