Oxford MINI Factory Exclusive Access Tour

Get exclusive access to the home of MINI on this award-winning, 100-minute factory tour in Oxford. Begin your journey with a warm welcome and an introduction to the plant’s rich history and significance. For over a century, cars have been built at this storied site – now the only place in the UK that builds the MINI, an iconic British car beloved worldwide. Feel the heritage come alive as you hear how a humble Oxford factory evolved into a state-of-the-art facility, crafting a true automotive legend.

Meeting Point

MINI Visitor Centre

MINI Plant Oxford, Oxford OX4 6NL, UK

MINI Visitor Centre, please arrive 15 mins before your tour.

What to expect:

MINI Plant Oxford

Get exclusive access to the home of MINI on this award-winning, 100-minute factory tour in Oxford. Begin your journey with a warm welcome and an introduction to the plant’s rich history and significance. For over a century, cars have been built at this storied site – now the only place in the UK that builds the MINI, an iconic British car beloved worldwide. Feel the heritage come alive as you hear how a humble Oxford factory evolved into a state-of-the-art facility, crafting a true automotive legend.
Inside the assembly hall at MINI Plant Oxford – witness the birth of new MINIs as thousands of parts come together on the production line.
As the tour continues, follow your expert guide onto the production floor for an up-close view of MINI production in action. You’ll see the entire build process unfold, from the "Body-in-White" stage – where the car’s bare metal shell is welded together – through to the bustling assembly lines where each MINI is brought to life. Watch in awe as parts are seamlessly joined by teams of skilled engineers and high-tech robots.