BMW Mini Cowley Site Tour
BMW Mini Site tour
About
You will visit the state-of-the-art plant and see how thousands of parts come together to produce up to 1,000 minis per day. And we take a look into the future: What will the electromobility of tomorrow look like? Experience innovative technology and sustainable mobility at one of the oldest automotive plants in the world. The Mini Plant Oxford. The Mini Plant Oxford has been in continuous production since 1913. It is not only one of the oldest automobile plants in the world but also the birthplace of the Mini. Following the launch of the new Mini in 2001, the car ensured the brand's worldwide success: more than 10 million Minis were sold in 110 countries around the world. Every day, employees at the plant produce around 1,000 cars in three different body styles.
Before and after the tours, you will have the opportunity to visit the Mini museum. There, you can follow the development of the cult car from bullnose to the classic Mini.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
26 May 2026 - 27 May 2026
12:00pm - 2:00am
Organiser
- Berkshire Local Network
Registration information
Current global events can have a significant influence over the site’s production. As a result, tours may have to be cancelled for operational reasons. Should this happen to you, we will offer you an alternative date or schedule a refund as soon as possible.
Children between the ages of 14 and 16 may only enter the plant premises if accompanied by an adult. An adult may supervise a maximum of two children at the same time.
Closed shoes must be worn during the tour.
Photography and filming are not permitted during the tour.
Animals are not allowed in the facility.
Personal items, especially electronic devices such as smartphones or tablets, must be left in a lockable cabinet as they are not allowed on the visitor path.
The tour is not suitable for pregnant women as well as for people with an electronic medical implant (e.g. pacemakers, insulin pumps, etc.).
The consumption of food and beverages is not permitted during the tour. Smoking is also prohibited.
No restroom visits are allowed during the tour. There will be opportunities to visit restrooms before and after the tour.
Audio guides with headphones are provided for a full tour experience. Wearing the headphones is mandatory.
Speakers
BMW Min
BMW Mini
Reasons to attend
An opportunity to visit one of the most efficient automated factories in the world. The visit can contribute to your CPD record
Programme
12:00 Arrive Check in and visit Mini Museum
12:10 Introductions to safety rules and collect Safety PPE and headphones
12:20 Tour Departs
14:00 Return to the visitor centre/ Museum and depart.