The world’s most popular motoring show was filmed largely at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey – the famous test track where the presenters and the mysterious Stig put cars through their paces.
Where was Top Gear filmed?
Top Gear was filmed largely at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, England.
Every Top Gear location, explained
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The test track – Dunsfold
The famous track and studio used Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey.
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The studio – Dunsfold
The audience segments were filmed in a hangar at Dunsfold.
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The road trips – across Britain and beyond
The famous challenges roamed roads across Britain and the world.
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The Stig’s track
The Stig set lap times on the Dunsfold circuit.
Planning a visit
Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey – the show’s real home – occasionally opens to the public for events.
Top Gear Fun Facts
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Filmed at Dunsfold The test track used Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey.
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The Stig A mysterious masked driver set the show’s lap times.
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Epic road trips The show became famous for its ambitious challenges.
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A global hit It grew into one of the world’s most-watched shows.
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A former airfield Dunsfold is a working aerodrome and film location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Top Gear filmed?
Largely at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, England.
Where is the test track?
It uses the airfield at Dunsfold, Surrey.
Can you visit the locations?
Dunsfold opens for occasional public events.
Who is the Stig?
A masked test driver whose identity was kept secret.
When did it start?
2002.
