Prescott Engineering & Innovation Festival

03 Oct 2026, 07:30 – 04 Oct 2026, 17:00 Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington, Cheltenham GL52 9RD The Bugatti Owners’ Club (BOC) and The Bugatti Trust Museum and Study Centre are delighted to announce the launch of the Prescott Engineering & Innovation Festival, on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026. This new co-promoted event will combine the excitement of competitive hill climbing with a vibrant showcase of engineering excellence, technological innovation and educational engagement. Held alongside Prescott’s traditional October hill climb meeting which will feature over 150 competition cars each day, ranging from top flight single seater racing cars to road-going daily commuters, the new festival will transform Prescott Hill Climb into a dynamic engineering showcase, offering visitors the opportunity not only to experience the thrill of motorsport but also to discover the technology, creativity and expertise that drive performance on and off the track. Designed as a celebration of ingenuity, speed and innovation, the Prescott Engineering & Innovation Festival will bring together engineers, restorers, manufacturers, students, educators and motorsport enthusiasts for a day of competition, learning and inspiration. An essential element of this inaugural edition of the Festival will of course be Bugatti engineering. A key feature of the event is its collaborative approach, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the Bugatti Owners’ Club and The Bugatti Trust. The Festival has been developed as a long-term joint venture, with both organisations working together to create a distinctive event that showcases the heritage, present and future of engineering and motorsport. Event Timetable: Friday 2nd October 1300hrs – Access to Orchard Clubhouse will be open - details to be confirmed closer to the event Saturday 3rd October 0700hrs – Paddock access opens 0830hrs – Practice commences 1300hrs – Lunch break 1400hrs – Competition commences 1730hrs – Hill Closes Awards in the Clubhouse 30 minutes after the conclusion of the meeting Clubhouse open till late - details to be confirmed closer to the event Admission Tickets: BOC Members - Free Adult - £12 in advance or £15 on the gate Car Club Display - £120 (12 cars & 24 people with dedicated parking in the Orchard) Under 16 - Free Carer - Free (limited to one per eligible person) Event Programme - £4