The Terrafirma Off-Road Course

Created exclusively for The Big Land Rover Fest.

Put your Land Rover to the test on our purpose-built off-road course

The Terrafirma Off-Road Course is one of the headline attractions at The Big Land Rover Fest, giving Land Rover owners the opportunity to tackle a purpose-built course designed to showcase the incredible capability of their vehicles.

Whether you're a seasoned off-roader or completely new to driving off-road, the course has been created to provide a fun, challenging and memorable experience in a safe and controlled environment.

Featuring a variety of obstacles, climbs, descents and technical sections, the course will put both driver and vehicle through their paces while demonstrating exactly why Land Rovers have earned their legendary reputation.

The course is open to both campers and day visitors, with pre-bookable sessions available throughout the weekend.

The off-road course is in the 'add-on' section when booking your camping pitch.

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The Story Behind the Course

From the first plans being drawn up to the final obstacle being completed, our four-part video series follows the creation of the Terrafirma Off-Road Course.

Watch how the course evolved, meet the team behind the project and discover what it takes to build an off-road experience worthy of the Land Rover name.

The First Drivers Take On The Challenge

Before opening the course to festival visitors, we invited a selection of well-known personalities from the Land Rover and automotive world to be among the first to experience it.

From television presenters and designers to lifelong Land Rover enthusiasts, each brought their own driving style and perspective as they tackled the obstacles, climbs and technical sections for the very first time.

Watch their experiences below and see how they got on.

Fitter Matt Tries the Course

"A 20-year-old car on half worn-out tyres... the traction control on this thing is unreal."

Fitter Matt joined us at our Influencer Day to put his 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover through its paces on the brand-new off-road course at The Big Land Rover Fest.

What makes this run even more impressive? The Range Rover is over 20 years old, running road-biased tyres and still manages to tackle steep climbs, slippery descents, sand sections and technical obstacles with ease.

Despite torrential rain making conditions incredibly greasy, Matt was blown away by what the Range Rover could achieve and proved that you don't need a heavily modified off-roader to enjoy the course.

Think your Land Rover could handle it?

Max McMurdo Takes On The Challenge

"This is one of the most fun things I've ever done in my life."

Designer, TV presenter and Land Rover enthusiast Max McMurdo joined us for an exclusive preview of The Big Land Rover Fest's brand-new off-road course.

Despite working in the automotive industry and previously working for Rover, Max had never actually driven a Land Rover off-road before.

To make things even more interesting, we handed him the keys to a £510 Freelander and sent him around the course to tackle steep climbs, hill descents, the Bomb Hole and technical off-road obstacles.

The result? One of the biggest smiles of the day.

Defender vs The Course

I definitely thought I was going to drive around that bit... and it just went through it."

Maisie brought her eye-catching yellow Defender 90 to our Influencer Day to tackle the brand-new off-road course at The Big Land Rover Fest.

Running 33-inch tyres and built for adventure, the Defender took on steep climbs, technical sections, sandy turns, elephant footprints and the infamous Bomb Hole.

Maisie shares her thoughts on the course, what modifications she's planning next and why she thinks visitors are going to love the challenge when the festival arrives.

What Will You Face?

The Terrafirma Off-Road Course has been designed to test both driver and vehicle, featuring a variety of obstacles that demonstrate traction, articulation, control and capability.

Steep Climbs

Put your Land Rover's traction and power delivery to the test as you tackle challenging inclines.

Descents

Experience controlled downhill driving and discover the importance of vehicle control and positioning.

Articulation Obstacles

See your suspension at work as your vehicle navigates uneven terrain designed to maximise wheel travel.

Technical Sections

Slow-speed precision driving where careful wheel placement and vehicle control are key.

Designed For All Experience Levels

Never driven off-road before? Don't worry.

The course has been designed to be enjoyable for drivers of all experience levels. Whether this is your first off-road experience or you're a regular green-laner, our experienced marshals will be on hand throughout the weekend to guide drivers and ensure everyone enjoys the course safely.

Course Information

• Two laps per booking

• One vehicle per booking

• Drivers must hold a full valid driving licence

• Arrive 15 minutes before your allocated session

• Suitable for most Land Rover models

• All vehicles participate at the owner's risk

• Pre-booking is strongly recommended

Ready To Take On The Challenge?

Think your Land Rover has what it takes?

Book your place on the Terrafirma Off-Road Course and experience one of the headline attractions at The Big Land Rover Fest.

You must have a valid camping pass or day ticket to do the the off-road course.

Book your off-road expeerience

Two ways to visit...

Day Tickets

Join us for a full day of Land Rover fun!

Day visitors are welcome to explore the festival across the weekend — Friday 10 July (5pm-11pm), Saturday 11 July (9am–11pm) and Sunday 12 July (9am–5pm). Experience the off-road course, live arena displays, club stands, and shopping village, plus enjoy great food, drink, and entertainment throughout the day.

🎟️ Tickets:
• Adults: £20 (Saturday or Sunday)
• Adults: £15 (Friday evening)
• Children (16 and under): Free when accompanied by a paying adult
• Parking: Free

Whether you’re visiting for the displays, browsing the trade stands, or soaking up the festival atmosphere, The Big Land Rover Fest is a great day out for enthusiasts and families alike.

Book at ticket

Camping Pitches

Make a weekend of it and enjoy the full Big Land Rover Fest experience. Camping gives you full access to the festival site all weekend, from Friday morning through to Monday lunchtime.

Choose between a standard pitch (for two adults and up to three children aged 16 and under) or a solo camper pitch (for one adult). Additional adult occupancy tickets can be purchased if needed.

Pitches are available as general camping or electric hook-up (EHU) within the spacious grounds of Newbury Showground. Everyone is welcome — whether you’re arriving in a Land Rover, roof tent, motorhome, campervan, caravan, or tent, you’ll find a friendly atmosphere and plenty of space to unwind.

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