Perranporth Airfield & young driver centre

Perranporth Airfield & young driver centre Perranporth airfield is the only local site where you can learn to drive from as young as 12 years old in a controlled environment with parents/ guardians

Perrranporth airfield is a 350 acre site with 3 Tarmac runways , The site is broken up into three section , section 1 is aviation aircraft are based here on site and use only one runway at a time . Section 2 is our new driving centre the driving centre is aimed at anyone learning to drive from as young as 12 years old . You just turn up in a car with someone that is road legal and that is happy to give you guidance, you pay your entry fee and away you go , we have just under a 5 mile course with junctions ,roundabouts, reversing areas , and much more , we feel this will give people a real good head start and will save people money on lessons . Section 3 is our event hire , the site here is brilliant to cater for a range of events we have had car shows , movie filming and much much more and we are always very happy to work with you to make the site work for you. We also have toilets shower and a very nice cafe on site. For any info on any of the above please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 01872552856

🚗💨 THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE 17 TO START DRIVING!Imagine the look on their face when you hand them the keys and say…“Go on t...
03/10/2026

🚗💨 THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE 17 TO START DRIVING!

Imagine the look on their face when you hand them the keys and say…

“Go on then — you’re driving!” 😲

At Perranporth Airfield Under-17s Driving Centre, youngsters can get behind the wheel and start learning in a safe, private environment.

🚘 BRING YOUR OWN CAR
No need to book — simply turn up and let them drive on our private road network.

OR BOOK ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS
Choose a dual control car with an experienced instructor beside them, helping them learn the basics and build confidence behind the wheel.

*** No minimum age ***
Just 1.2m minimum height
Junctions, roundabouts and plenty of space to practise

OPEN EVERY DAY

Perfect for a first drive, building confidence or simply giving them an experience they’ll be talking about all week!

📍 Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall TR5 0XS
☎️ 01872 552856
🌐 perranporthdrivingcentre.com

Their first driving lesson could be sooner than they think! 🚗

23/09/2026

🚗 THEY’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO START LEARNING! 🚗

Give your kids their first taste of driving at Perranporth Airfield Under 17 Driving Centre!

Our private 5-mile purpose-built road system gives young drivers the chance to get behind the wheel and start learning away from public roads.

⭐ No minimum age — just 1.2m tall
🚘 Bring your own car — no need to pre-book, just turn up and drive
👨‍🏫 Dual-control manual & automatic cars available with experienced instructors
🗓️ Open every day
🌧️ Rain or shine!

They can practise real driving skills including junctions, roundabouts, reversing, manoeuvres and much more — all in a safe, controlled environment.

And while you’re here, make a day of it! ☕🍳
Grab some food, a Full English breakfast or barista coffee and watch the aircraft and parachuting around the airfield.

📍 Perranporth Airfield, TR5 0XS
📞 01872 552856
🌐 perranporthdrivingcentre.com

Give them an experience they’ll remember — and a head start before they’re old enough to drive on the road! 🚗💨

🍏 SPECIAL OFFER FOR ALL PERRANPORTH AIRFIELD CUSTOMERS! 🍏Looking for a brilliant way to finish off the summer? Our frien...
08/09/2026

🍏 SPECIAL OFFER FOR ALL PERRANPORTH AIRFIELD CUSTOMERS! 🍏

Looking for a brilliant way to finish off the summer? Our friends at Little Orchard C***r & Music Festival are back at Healeys Cyder Farm this weekend — 11th–13th September — and we’ve managed to get a special discount just for Perranporth Airfield customers!

Three days of fantastic live music, c***r, street food, camping, fairground rides and plenty of proper Cornish festival fun. 🎶🍎

The line-up includes The Wonder Stuff, The Selecter, Hugh Cornwell, Alabama 3, Simon & Oscar Acoustic from Ocean Colour Scene, Elvana, The Wurzels and loads more.

🎟️ SPECIAL PERRANPORTH AIRFIELD DISCOUNT CODE: FF2520

Use the code when booking your tickets and grab yourself some Cornish festival love!

If you’ve been driving with us, camping with us, flying from the airfield, watching the racing or simply popped in for a coffee — this offer is for you.

Have a cracking weekend and we’ll see you on the farm! 🍻🎸🍏

From all of us at Perranporth Airfield

https://www.cornwallc***rfestival.co.uk

***rAndMusic

🚗 LOOK AT THOSE SMILES! 😁Here are just some of the very happy faces of youngsters who’ve been driving with us at Perranp...
05/09/2026

🚗 LOOK AT THOSE SMILES! 😁

Here are just some of the very happy faces of youngsters who’ve been driving with us at Perranporth Airfield this last week!

Give your kids their first taste of being behind the wheel in a safe, private environment — and make some brilliant memories at the same time.

WE’RE OPEN EVERY DAY!

🚘 BRING YOUR OWN CAR
Teach them yourself on our private driving road.
No need to book — just turn up and drive!

🎓 OR DRIVE WITH ONE OF OUR INSTRUCTORS
Book a lesson in one of our dual-control cars, with manual and automatic options available.

No minimum age
Just 1.2m tall or over
Complete beginners welcome
Private road away from public traffic
Open every day
Café on site for food, drinks & coffee

📍 Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall – TR5 0XS

🌐 perranporthdrivingcentre.com

Put them in the driving seat this weekend! 🚗💨

29/08/2026

Johnny Cowling is here at Perranporth Airfield
Drag and Drift has started

29/08/2026

Rain or Shine we are running
Drag and Drift Today at Perranporth Airfield
11am to 3pm

TODAY PERRANPORTH DRAG & DRIFT 🙂Saturday 29th August Perranporth Airfield TR5 0XSWEATHER DOES NOT STOP US WE RUN THE EVE...
29/08/2026

TODAY PERRANPORTH DRAG & DRIFT 🙂
Saturday 29th August

Perranporth Airfield TR5 0XS

WEATHER DOES NOT STOP US WE RUN THE EVENT 👍
Admission £15 per person kids go free admission is cash only . Cards and cash accepted elsewhere at the event.
Gates open just after 8am track action starts 11am until 3pm
Friendly dogs on leads welcome.
Hot and cold food and drinks on site
Toilets on site
No extra charge after admission for show & shine
All vehicles welcome.
Pay on the day no need to pre book
Free car parking on hard standing

SPECTATORS NO NEED TO PRE BOOK FOR THE DRAG AND DRIFT SATURDAY 29th August 🥰
Cash only at admission gate , cash and card accepted elsewhere on site .

Spectate or take part at Spitfire Raceway
Spectators £15 per person under 16s go free.
Drag race from £15 after admission. Crash helmet and full driving licence required.
Show & shine no charge after admission
All vehicles are welcome at spitfire raceway Cornwall
Gates open at 8am
Track action 11am to 3pm
Don’t forget to you can camp on site. Enjoy the events and the local area.
All vehicles have a safety check for drag racing and track .
Drag strip riders and drivers meeting at race control 10.45am
*Please respect the surrounding
areas and speed limits when
travelling to and from this event

🌒 COME AND WATCH THE ECLIPSE WITH US! 🌒Join us at Perranporth Airfield tomorrow evening for some of the best uninterrupt...
11/08/2026

🌒 COME AND WATCH THE ECLIPSE WITH US! 🌒

Join us at Perranporth Airfield tomorrow evening for some of the best uninterrupted views of the eclipse – with the wide-open skies of the airfield and no buildings in the way.

Our café and bar will be staying open until 9pm, so grab some food or a drink, find a good spot and enjoy the eclipse with us.

Plenty of free parking and everyone welcome.

📍 Perranporth Airfield, TR5 0XS
🌒 Fantastic uninterrupted views
☕ Café open
🍻 Bar open until 9pm
🚗 Free parking

Come and make an evening of it!

Here are just a few of the fantastic photos from this week’s driving sessions at Perranporth Driving Centre! 🚗😁It’s been...
06/08/2026

Here are just a few of the fantastic photos from this week’s driving sessions at Perranporth Driving Centre! 🚗😁

It’s been another brilliant week with lots of young drivers building confidence, learning new skills and, most importantly, having an amazing time behind the wheel.

Whether they’re taking their very first drive with one of our qualified instructors in one of our dual-control cars or learning in the family car on our private road network, every session is fun, safe and unforgettable.

We’re open 7 days a week, and if you’re using your own car, there’s no need to book – simply turn up and drive!

• Under 17 Driving Centre
• No minimum age – just 1.2 metres tall or above
• Learn with a qualified instructor or in your own car
• Manual & Automatic Cars
• Over 5 miles of private roads
• Café open daily
• Children’s driving parties available

📍 Perranporth Airfield, TR5 0XS
📞 01872 552856
🌐 Book online at www.perranporthdrivingcentre.com

Tag someone who’d love to get behind the wheel this summer!

🚗 LAST MINUTE SPACES AVAILABLE THIS SUNDAY! 🚗Looking for something fun and different this weekend?We still have a limite...
18/07/2026

🚗 LAST MINUTE SPACES AVAILABLE THIS SUNDAY! 🚗

Looking for something fun and different this weekend?

We still have a limited number of driving lessons available this Sunday at Perranporth Driving Centre.

If your child is 1.2 metres tall or above, they can learn to drive one of our dual-control learner cars with a qualified instructor on our private 5-mile road network around the former RAF runways.

They’ll learn real driving skills in a safe, traffic-free environment while having an unforgettable experience.

Not ready for a lesson? You can also bring your own car and let them practise on our private roads – no need to pre-book, just turn up and drive!

Make a day of it while you’re here:
🍳 Full English breakfasts now being served
☕ Great barista coffee
✈️ Watch the aircraft and microlights
🪂 See the parachutists in action
🛝 Children’s play area
⛺ Camping available on site

📍 Perranporth Airfield, TR5 0XS

🌐 Book your lesson: www.perranporthdrivingcentre.com
📞 01872 552856

Don’t miss out – grab one of the last remaining spaces for this Sunday!

Address

Perranporth Airfield
Perranporth
TR50XS

Telephone

01872552856

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