
World renowned for being at the forecourt of this fast-paced industry through it’s specialised High performance engineering experience.


Mention motorsports anywhere in the world, and the word Northamptonshire will come up in conversation.
Our county has a well-deserved global reputation being home to a world-leading cluster of high performance engineering and motorsport industry activity.




World-famous companies such as Mercedes Benz, Cosworth and Mugen all have bases in the county, and benefit from our unique heritage and experienced skills base.
If you want to experience great motorsport in action – or even try some performance motoring yourself, Northamptonshire is the place to come. Our tracks at Silverstone, Rockingham and Santa Pod not only host exciting race events, but they also offer a wide range of racing experiences.
Northamptonshire is world renowned for its leather and footwear heritage, with almost 900 years' experience in footwear manufacture. The town is home to The British School of Leather Technology and still has the largest concentration of leather-related activity in the UK, with some 100 leather businesses employing highly skilled craftsmen and women.
This community of shoemakers and leather specialists have a deep seated knowledge in their craft and are passionate about their heritage. Their educational, manufacturing, technical and innovative expertise is recognised world wide.