The London Rally School
Rally Driving Experience Days, Rally Driving Tuition, BARS Rally License exam, Corporate Events and Team building Oxfordshire
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8:30-17:30
- tuesday: 8:30-17:30
- wednesday: 8:30-17:30
- thursday: 8:30-17:30
- friday: 8:30-17:30
- saturday: 8:30-17:30
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Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about The London Rally School:
Authentic Rally Experiences in a Stunning Countryside Setting
Set against the backdrop of beautiful British farmland and wooded areas, The London Rally School offers a unique motorsport experience that stands out for its authenticity and high-specification vehicles. Recognised by Motorsport UK, the school leverages over 30 years of expertise to provide a range of rally driving courses near Oxford, Birmingham, and Silverstone. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced driver looking to refine your skills, the school provides a safe yet thrilling environment to explore the limits of performance driving.
Expert Coaching and Personalized Attention
The standout feature of this school is undoubtedly its team of professional instructors, who are consistently praised by students for their patience, knowledge, and ability to build confidence. Instructors such as Mark, Mike, Jonnie, and Iain are frequently highlighted for their friendly and supportive approach, ensuring that every driver feels comfortable while being encouraged to push their boundaries. The school offers various formats, including one-to-one tuition, 2-on-1 sessions, and group experiences, allowing for tailored learning that adapts to each participant's skill level.
High-Performance Vehicles and Challenging Stages
Drivers get the chance to handle a diverse fleet of rally cars, including iconic models like the Ford Escort RS2000 and modern powerhouses like the Subaru Impreza. The training takes place on purpose-built facilities that include a skid pan for practicing car control and handbrake turns, as well as challenging rally stages set in forest tracks. Students appreciate the opportunity to learn proper rally techniques, such as drifting and sliding, in a controlled environment where mistakes are part of the learning process.
Professional Development and Licensing
Beyond recreational experiences, The London Rally School serves as a serious training ground for aspiring competitive drivers. The school is fully authorized to conduct the Motorsport UK Licence exam (BARS), helping participants obtain the necessary credentials to compete in rallies. Many alumni return for advanced coaching and testing, with some preparing for major events like the Roger Albert Clark Rally, underscoring the school's reputation for delivering high-quality, professional instruction.
The London Rally School: Reviews
The most recent reviews on Google
Fantastic experience: What a fantastic day I had at the Bicester venue. Lovely cars, amazing instructors and a challenging stage. Lots of in car time on the skid pan and the rally stage itself, and a really comfortable outside viewing area (plus lounge with refreshments) for when others are in the cars. Great for beginners but also for those with much more experience. I can’t praise The London Rally School highly enough!
Fantastic experience: The best rally experience I have done in my 3 years. 2 of my dream cars. The instructior was great, track was very, very good with a good variety of bends, including a skid pan. You were allowed to do handbrake turns, which many places don't allow, facilities were decent, cars ran pretty well, although the escort seemed to have a bit of an issue with third, mentioned by a few of us. Driving time was great also. Only thing that could be done to improve a bit, in my opinion, is make it a bit cheaper. Very worth it though, would go again thanks all.
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience, with instructor Jonnie being a great teacher and really letting you put your foot down!
Fantastic experience: Really beautiful farm and nice to have a track in wooded area. Jonny was really accommodating. We'll definitely come back soon!
Positive experience: I concur with Paul Stewart’s comments. I bought the Monte Carlo Half Day Rally experience at a cost of £250 as a birthday present for my partner - what a disappointment it was! We turned up at the car park - no signs about where to go. Eventually directed by some random person to walk around the side of the building and wait. When this same individual re emerged we were asked to sign some forms. I was asked if I would be spectating to which I said , yes, I guess so. I was promptly charged £10. That was made clear on the website so no issues with that, but I got absolutely nothing for my money- no hospitality of any kind, no offer of a cup of coffee, no one even spoke to me to tell me where I was expected to sit / stand for the best view. What was the £10 for? Mark the instructor seemed quite personable and knowledgeable but I think my partner was lucky if he got 20 mins in a driving seat! We sat/ stood around in the freezing cold having to watch 5 others complete the circuits before it was his turn. I was hugely disappointed - not the experience I was hoping for as a special birthday present. For that money I expected a much more personable service, perhaps the skid pan and circuit drive happening simultaneously so there was much less sitting around and some effort made to make participants ,and spectators, feel welcome- I would not recommend this experience.
Thanks for taking the time to review LRS Yvonne. We do have car park signage in place, we then direct drivers to the briefing room where everyone is based for the day. There are various rooms and buildings where the briefing can take place. There is a coffee machine, tea, water station and soft drinks all free of charge situated next to the briefing room. Guests were using this facility, however we will make this more clear during the briefing and supply extra refreshments signage. There is indoor seating areas next to the skid pan and rally stage where spectators can get close to the action, this is marked on the venue map. The day you attended was particularly cold and the spectators did stay by the skid pan rather then walk into the forest to spectate. I will pass on your kind words to Mark and I hope the driver enjoyed the rally driving.
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