Name: The Great North Drive
Start: 2026-03-20T12:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-21T20:00+00:00
Location: Blue Jay;Ramside Hall Hotel

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The Great North Drive

Start the car season right with The Great North Drive on 20th and 21st March, a bespoke tour from Petrolheadonism and DriveLife!

Launching from near Derby on Friday lunchtime, this 2-night, curated driving tour serves up some of the best roads the Peak District, North Yorkshire and the Pennines have to offer, finishing with a 3-course dinner and a proper end-of-tour celebration at a luxury spa hotel near Durham.

Between the driving, we’ll be making time for some standout automotive stops, including Great Northern Classics, Carding Shed, and The Motorist – the perfect mix of roads, cars, venues and great people.

Spaces are limited and this one will fill quickly – book now to secure your place.

Trip Details:

🗓️ Start point: 20/03/2026 (12PM) – Blue Jay, Derby DE21 7HX
🗓️ End point: 21/03/2026 (8PM) – Ramside Spa Hotel, Durham DH1 1TD
🗓️ Optional drive: 22/03/2026 (8AM-11PM) – The Pennines, ending at Raby Castle, DL2 3AH

Please note – if you would like to join on Friday evening or not join for the optional Pennines drive, that is no problem.

This tour includes:

✅ A bespoke tour through the Peaks, North Yorkshire & The Pennines
✅ 2 nights in premium 4* hotels
✅ A visit to Great Northern Classics
✅ Buffet lunch at The Motorist
✅ Final night 3 course dinner & celebration
✅ Professional media & social coverage throughout
✅ Tried & tested routes, led by the DriveLife Team
✅ Professional media provided throughout
✅ Optional radio hire

Pricing:

👥 Double Occupancy
£295 Per Person (2 people & 1 vehicle, sharing double/twin)

👤 Single Occupancy
£495 Per Person (1 person & 1 vehicle)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PORSCHE EXCLUSIVE EVENT

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