A brand-new highlight on the automotive calendar is coming to the South West this summer. The Gurston Ascent, an unmissable celebration of performance, engineering and driving passion, takes over the iconic Gurston Down Hillclimb on Sunday 20th July 2025 – and everyone is invited.
Set in the stunning Wiltshire countryside, Gurston Ascent brings together an incredible variety of cars – from exotic supercars and precision-built hillclimb machines to immaculately modified performance cars from across the UK. Every vehicle is road-legal, but far from ordinary.
Spectators will enjoy the rare chance to see these machines unleashed on the hill in a series of untimed, non-competitive demonstration runs – no trophies, just raw speed, sound and spectacle. Whether it’s a roaring V12, a turbocharged track weapon or a perfectly engineered hot hatch, there is something here for every enthusiast. The Ascent is the ultimate leveller: whether a high-powered supercar or a fully built ride, there is nowhere to hide on the hill.
Special guest driver Abbie Eaton, professional racer and Grand Tour test driver, will also be taking part. Crowds can watch from the hillside as she conducts her own runs up the hill – a rare opportunity to see her in action up close.
More than a hillclimb
Beyond the action on the hill, the event features paddocks packed with metal not often seen at an average car meet, curated static displays and a display area dedicated to interesting road cars. Visitors can browse a carefully chosen selection of automotive trade stands and specialist exhibitors offering everything from detailing products to performance upgrades. Quality food and drink vendors will be on hand, along with welcoming spaces to relax and soak up the atmosphere.
Tickets are £20 per adult, with under-16s going free, making Gurston Ascent a great day out for families and fanatics alike.
Parking is free, and the hill offers exceptional spectator viewpoints, so no one will miss a moment of the action. Whether drawn by the drama of a hillclimb launch, the gleam of carbon fibre, or simply a brilliant summer Sunday out, Gurston Ascent promises something truly special.
Book now at gurstonascent.co.uk and be part of Wiltshire’s newest automotive tradition.
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