Entrusted with the design of Donington Hall

We are delighted to announce Sibley Grove has been appointed to design the interiors of Donington Hall in West Leicestershire, a historic property that will be transformed into a 49-bedroom luxury hotel.

Donington Hall Hotel is the vision of Jonathan Palmer, Chief Executive of MotorSport Vision, which owns six motorsport circuits in the UK and acquired the Donington Park circuit business in 2017. The redesign of Donington Hall will feature a rich blend of timeless luxury with careful integration of its outstanding motorsport heritage. Sibley Grove has been tasked with creating stunning interiors celebrating British manufacturing, traditional crafts and techniques, and racing icons of the last hundred years.

Sibley Grove’s Studio Director, Jeremy Grove, comments, “We are thrilled to be appointed for this prestigious project, which embraces Donington’s rich cultural heritage - from its WWI history as a prisoner of war camp to its legendary motor racing legacy, including Ayrton Senna’s iconic 1993 European Grand Prix performance. By intertwining these stories with William Wilkins’ stunning neo-Gothic architecture, we are crafting a timeless design that revitalises this historic site, creating an unforgettable experience for guests, operators and racing enthusiasts.”

In addition to converting Donington Hall, Sibley Grove is redesigning Hastings House, part of the former British Midland International airline office accommodation. This sophisticated hub will provide exceptional standards for top-end vehicle collectors, housing a private members’ lounge, conference facilities, and a secure showcase for supercars, classic road and racing cars, and motorcycles.

The project will be underpinned by Sibley Grove’s signature sustainable design practices, which have been part of our ethos since the start. We rely on a carefully curated supply chain that prioritises responsible material sourcing and labour management. Our partners care deeply about design innovation, craft and quality, as well as their impact on people and the planet. Even for clients who don’t necessarily come to us for this aspect of our work, the Design for Disassembly initiative promotes the idea that timelessness and longevity are intrinsically tied to commercial value.

Donington Hall is due to welcome its first guests in Summer 2026.