Lotus
Lotus is based in Hethel, Norwich and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
Hethel, the home of Lotus
Since 1966, this peaceful part of Norfolk has reverberated with the sounds of some of the world’s most exciting and innovative motor cars.
To visit Hethel is to soak up the history of this famous marque, and revel in the excitement of Lotus’ future.
Experience, first-hand, the production process. Witness the track, where our class-leading sports cars are put through their paces. Walk in the footsteps of the F1 greats, who so admirably filled the Lotus trophy cabinet.
Activities at Lotus include:
- Factory Tour
- Heritage Tour
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
Open Times
Contact
Hethel
Norwich
NR14 8EZ
Gallery
Heritage Tour
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Only offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the three-hour Heritage Tour switches the focus to a visit to the home of Classic Team Lotus. A bespoke operation just across the road from the main Lotus HQ, it’s a separate business that’s dedicated to preserving and promoting the Lotus racing legend.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see a unique collection that includes some of the most historically significant race cars ever. Led by an experienced guide, you will witness a treasure trove of Team Lotus F1 cars driven by some of the most famous names in motorsport history – Senna, Fittipaldi, Clark, Mansell, Andretti. With it comes an amazing insight into the storied history and the technical innovations that went into creating the Lotus legend.
The Heritage Tour also includes a shortened version of the Factory Visit (as detailed above).
Factory Tour
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Indoor
Monday to Thursday throughout the year, we offer visitors a unique opportunity to tour the Chapman Production Centre at our Hethel HQ, the home of Lotus since 1966.
Recently upgraded as part of a £100m overhaul of our UK facilities, this is a fascinating two-hour tour of premium sports car production. It allows visitors unparalleled access to the manufacture and hands-on assembly of the Lotus Emira, offering a true ‘up close and personal, factory floor’ experience.
Guests are led by a knowledgeable Lotus product specialist and fully immersed in an end-to-end experience, from bare chassis to completed sports car. The tour includes in-depth explanations and questions are always encouraged.