We have seats Woodcote A 0147 & 0148. And what is this grandstand like. If youd like to see the start and finish and have a view of the pits, try The International Pits Straight, although some of the best tickets have sold out already. 2020, Catch up with what happened in FP3 as we wait for the first qualifying of the season to begin As ever it largely depends on your budget. Youll get adea of your preferred spot from Saturday but id certainly recommend the areas you mentioned. I have also been told that the weekend ticket allows you to roam the circuit through FP1 Fp2 etc. other private campsites may vary. Wheelchair Accessible Viewing | Silverstone Access all areas We've taken care of everything Home Visit & Stay Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Viewing STAY CONNECTED We will keep you updated on the latest news, event details and offers from Silverstone. Standard - Grandstand Tickets. I am booking 2016 tickets as a surprise for my partner, and I was wondering whether to do general admission or covered stand, just for the Sunday. More on this in the sections below, including some outfit examples at the bottom of the page. Is it still recommended to sit here: Camp at Whittlebury, so easy walk to Becketts. Husband loves both! An umbrella (it's the UK after all) good for rain or sunshine. At the end of the Hamilton Straight lies Abbey. This Vale option is a good one in that sense? Are you thinking of going for the day or for the whole weekend? I want see turns. Watching the cars from the outside, it is very noticeable. Have booked a hotel nearby but had to shop round as the majority of the hotels have hiked the prices up for the FI weekend. However, a lot of lap time can be won or lost by the drivers who liken this section to threading the eye of a needle. https://www.flickr.com/photos/125055822@N03/ During the F1, the Civil Aviation Authority makes the airspace above the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit a no-fly zone. This means you will have to get your steps in and walk around the circuit. Am thinking of Farm Curve or Vale for the Sun at 250 (but not sure about Vale as you can also go here under GA-is there a difference in this area?) These are fine and there are some great views. We want camping to be part of the experience so would rather pay a little more if it meant that there was a massive increase in the atmosphere/evening entertainment etc. You can see videos and images from all of these seats on the Silverstone website. See the cars rocket past at nearly 200 mph with fans lining the banking just a few yards away.. Next year however Im going to take my kids for Saturday qualifying, so have bought GA tickets for them. You can add them to our Facebook page or do you have a Flickr or Google Plus account? Would love to see some of your pictures if youre happy to share and maybe you could give us an insight to some of the best places infield! Is it a decent position ? And do you have any other good sugestions that would be fairly cheap but also have a quite good view (obviously we know the best views are more expensive). Thank you in advance. Click here for more information on Club and tickets. If you want to get a great spot close to the edge of the circuit, you will 100% need to be in the queue to enter the circuit before the gates open. 8.30am - 5.30pm: Australian CST. Hi Diana! We cover F1, F2, W-Series and more. These corners are one of the most impressive displays of their aero grip anywhere on the circuit. No dogs, animals or other pets are allowed in to the circuit on in the car park at Silverstone. In some ways its a frustrating corner for F1 drivers as it is low speed and is all about a clean exit onto the >National Pit Straight. Thank you for your reply, I have done some more research and have narrowed it down to either Woodcote A or Club A. Throughout the practice sessions and even sometimes during the race, you often see drivers running wide out of Luffield and bumping across the turf on the outside of the corner. As for seating, if you have a 3 day grandstand ticket, its roving in available grandstands on Friday and Saturday and a reserved seat in the selected grandstand on Sunday accept Club Silverstone. Hi Tony, Theres a large general admission area at Vale which has had screens in the past. i dont mind the money but as a fan would you recommend club corner or international pit straights? Can you please offer some suggestion in terms of the tickets I should be looking at? If you get a chance check out our Where to sit guide for more information. I am a complete F1 novice, but Im seriously thinking of booking some tickets for the other half for the race in 2018. As Ive said, I believe Vale is probably the best bet, especially for the picnic idea! https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=british-grand-prix&afid=7, Please shout if you require any more information! (Adult) Parcel . So depending on your seats you should have some great views of the in race action. The view from Copsevery much mirrors the view of Abbey. Complete F1 virgin trying to book tickets for my boyfriends 30th birthday! As they pass Stowe corner the cars will fly past the Vale grandstand. Hi, I am looking at buying weekend GA tickets however I have a very bad back and cannot stand for long. Im booking tickets for my husband and his father. I realise it is extremely late as all the fun starts tomorrow, but wondered if you could help? If you want to maximise your chances of seeing overtaking I'd suggest you try the area between Stowe and Vale (also good access to the track for the podium ceremony if you wanted to do that) - the cars look amazing going through Becketts but you won't see much, if any, close racing, and Hangar straight is.well, fairly self-explanatory. So youre definitely down low. I see a lot of people talking about stowe, club and pit straight but not seen much about Abbey. Weve been four years in a row now and this year was by far the best, We sat in woodcote last year which was brilliant but we decided to shell out a bit more and go for club corner this year. Unfortunately bikes are no longer allow inside the venue for the Silverstone F1. Farm Curve will allow you to see the car coming through the first turn at great speed, sweeping past you and then braking for Village and The Loop. The weather can have an enormous impact on moving around Silverstone. Id recommend starting with a budget. 2 quick questions: 1. Watching from Copse corner is awesome because you get to see how well the down force works on the modern Formula 1 car. Silverstone web had July 10 and Formula 2016 schedule has it June 26. Thanks so much for your help, youre a star. There are a number of bars dotted around the site that will also be selling alcohol. Has anyone got previous experience parking at the circuit? 3) What time do i need to reach the circuit to get a better seat and view? Do you have any feedback on this what the viewing is like, whether you get to see TV screeens etc.? It is the experience, atmosphere and the buzz I really would like to get. Or, the next option for just 20 each more we could get the option of either Copse A, B or C, or Stowe A, B or C, with Silver tickets. I know you get roving Grandstand tickets Fri & Sat, but am thinking it would be good to have specific booked tickets for the Sunday race. There are some hard-standing and tarmac areas. Agree and Continue. Hello, its my first time at silverstone and was just wondering a few things. Lia, I have purchased tickets for Sunday for my husband and my elderly (84) father. he event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. I can tell you first hand that this is an excellent area to sit.A seat in Stowe A, B or C gives you a perfect view of the end of a DRS zone, so crashes and overtaking are guaranteed. etc. Because that was something we really wanted to see but werent sure whether you could or not! Hi, Gary. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Formula 1 Qualifying Results Red Bull dominate in Bahrain, Alonso and Aston Martin keep Red Bull at bay in Final Practice. It IS expensive at Silverstone for everything!! Looks like you are in club block 3 4 rows back , We are a few rows behind you always sit in club block 3 view is fab , Hi there the kids have clubbed together and booked our tickets to the F1 in July this year< cant wait as it will be our first time.Just got a few questions to ask, Hi James, I wasnt sure what pass I would get this yearbut they just arrived, it says I can access the SUPPORT EVENT PADDOCK, I think i had these two years ago and I was at Becketts, I remember being able to see a few corners from that spot! I was just wondering if you know roughly when tickets for the race will go on sale, and the best time to jump in and book them. If you are dead-set on getting set up at your favourite spot then its probably worth paying the extra for one of these tickets at the time ok booking your tickets. You can see the pit entrance and podium from here too. Bringing your own food is a good way to save some money. Also where would you recommend is the best place to camp? Hi Ali, Sorry for the delay in replying. and will we have any big screen view from there? Thanks! Any answers will be much appreciated, thank you in advance . Good day we are buying tickets to Becketts Friday-Sunday 2 adult and 1 5 years old child do we have to pay full price or can my son get child ticket for the same zone. Not bad! However, the Becketts grandstand is located at the other side of the circuit to the Luffield entrance, and so would be quite a walk from the Park and Ride drop off area. (Child Under 16) These seats are the most expensive on the track, and understandably so. Which is better, the Farm Curve, or Stowe? 3) General Admission really is a take your chances kind of affair. In your opinion is it best to view in A or B and which Block? General Admission is the cheapest option and does provide some great viewing, but youll have to arrive very early to get the best spots. So the perspective of F1 speed isnt great but you do get a huge viewing angle allowing you to see a lot of the circuit. Food. Enjoy luxury catering and entertainment while soaking up the adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere. All Rights Reserved. Having checked the websites, I note that the tickets vary in prices. 1, You can book a mega bus to and from Silverstone. How many do you need, 2? The map below courtesy of the Silverstone website shows the general admission spectating areas around the outside of the circuit. Ill have to pay for a parking pass for the weekend also. Your email address will not be published. General Admission tickets at Silverstone are the cheapest way to get access to the Formula One British Grand Prix. 1) The MegaBus option offers a one-way ticket or it is a round-trip? Glad to hear youre coming to a GP for the first time. I have no idea what im doing seat and stand wise, but im hoping for an early bird at club corner. Thank you. Marta, Where are the best viewpoints for those with General Admission tickets. How. In the current circuit configuration, it is the last corner before the start/finish line. Just a little further back round the track from Vale, the general admission viewing area at Stowe lets you see the cars as they come down the Hangar Straight towards you at close to 200mph. Read more National Pit Straight or check prices and availability for National Pit Straight Tickets. Id recommend taking a look at Farm and Stowe to start with. It also works out cheaper that way 109 for an adult (General Admission) and 52 for a children (General Admission). Ill see you all there next year at the home of British Motorsport!!! If youre looking for Sunday only tickets you will be able to buy seats in Copse C and the National Pit Straight. Disabled view from Luffield what is that like? Is there an open pit lane walk on a thursday at Silverstone as with some other european tracks? Id recommend calling the following helpline for further advice on disabled facilities 0844 3728 232. Its partially blind and has the new pit wall on the inside. This site is fab, all the advice has given me a much better idea of where to book. Hi Steve, Many fans have been year after year and make a charge for the best spots as soon as the gates open. I would like to buy 2 tickets for 3 days for my boyfriend, he absolutely loves formula 1, unfortunately I dont know much about it. I would enter via Becketts and walk clockwise round the circuit to Club. I would recommend Woodcote A Block 1. I can however confirm that row D is 4 rows from the front of the grandstand. I plan on using the park and ride service-is this reliable, and much waiting/any tips? Mny thanks! Will definitely book again. Silverstone provides epic racing moments Just 90 minutes from London Wide array of hospitality packages available Drivers take on challenging track Book British Grand Prix 2023 tickets and hospitality Many thanks Katrina, Hi Katrina, Can I buy tickets separately? Its been so informative reading all the advice & comments on here. First timer GP.. I'm just wondering where's the best view ideally to watch the racing.. we're going to head to hangar straight and becketts.. but expecting it to be very busy. Thanks, Bruce. I have been organising a surprise for my hubby 40th since sept was all researched and booked at donnington only for the change of venue to happen!!! Put it this way, youll be closer to the track than most in that location. Weve taken into account the best place for overtaking, likely place for spins and crashes, the best atmosphere and proximity to the facilities. Money cards, contactless and cash all worth bringing. Please come back and share your experiences after the race! Great info. This list is below, as posted ontheir website,and applies to Silverstone general admission ticket holders and every other type of ticket holder. First time at Silverstone, booked the whole weekend. Hope you can help me to make up my mind. You can see where that is located here https://shop.silverstone.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/VisualSeatSelection.aspx?stadium=SR&product=MGPTBB&campaign=&type=H&productsubtype=MO15. Hi Catherine. Were not up to walking huge distances and I cant see us getting there at 6am to get the best positions, so where would you say are the best spots to head for a tidy view? Gates open at 6am although Ive never been able to get out of my sleeping bag to see that! The turn in speed can be over 280 km/h and is mind blowing to watch! Yes roaming is great for practices & qualifying. Weve managed to get hold of GA tickets (last night) for Friday & Saturday. I managed to find the following reviews on Trip Advisor, I hope this helps. Or, the next option for just 20 each more we could get the option of either Copse A, B or C, or Stowe A, B or C, with Silver tickets. I have read that you need to get there early to get the best spot, and this may not be easy as most of the hotels are already booked up but I have managed to find one about 20 miles away, so are we best doing the park and ride and booking it when I buy tickets? I was wondering how the views compare to there this time though i have booked for luffield block A row G 72 and 73 are they any good also i am bring my little boy was wondering what activities other than racing are there to occupy the younger children hes just about to turn 7 we are staying at woodlands the family section thanks. Price Options Booking tickets to take my 91 year old Mother to the grand prix. Hi Please note: for the 2023 event, General Admission tickets do not include roving access to the public grandstands on Friday. Popular General Admission areas include Hamilton Straight, Brooklands, Copse, Becketts, Hangar Straight, and Vale. Juts bought a ticket and heard it was better to get the park and ride service..oh well.just hope I aint stuck in traffic on the way out (at least not to much). , Alonso goes fastest with his first lap out of the box Was thinking of potentially Farm Band 9? Stowe corner is one of the fastest on the Silverstone circuit. i have a big ol lens to take some good shots too. Its positioned between Stowe corner and Club (which Id the last corner). There will be numerous bars dotted around throughout the circuit which will be selling alcohol as well. The map below from the Silverstone website shows their locations. Thanks. This is where the DRS zone is placed meaning numerous overtaking moves made into Brooklands corner which is right in front of you. Has F1 docuseries Drive to Survive lost its shine? Thanks for commenting so quickly! Silverstone. We have a 3 day pass and are planning to camp from either Wednesday or Thursday and want to do the pit walk on Thursday..but there is no info about it. Hi. Were bringing a motor home but hadnt thought much about budget. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! A General Admission access allows you to roam around different track sections and look for the best vantage point. I will take a bus or buy a park and ride ticket too. Harry. Hi Louise, Id recommend contacting the ticket re-seller to ask exactly where youll be seated. Sat here youll have a fabulous view of the first corner, so be on the lookout for some first corner chaos. It looks like youre in Block 1 the closest stand to International Pit Straight. As far as where to sit, its really about your budget. General admission areas do provide good views but the Saturday is almost as busy as Sunday. Your email address will not be published. Whilst all bags are subject to being search on entry, the exact capacity of it is unlikely to be checked. Its all covered and weve ranked it in order from our years of experience and personal opinions. I only have tickets for Saturday so will look at Vale and get there early, It should be a good race after what happened this weekend. coming to F1 for the first time this year and have booked tickets for Copse A for the full weekend can you tell me if this is a good choice for viewing and can we move around any other areas for any of the days. Oh my, coming from the USA (California) for our first F1 and is my husbands 60th birthday celebration Sooo many options but hes a longtime car/racing fan and would love to pick reserved seats with best view if action but may be limited to 1k for both of us Heard we should get a pit pass but am a novice do not sure how that works so suggestions would be appreciated!!! were is best to go-pref near coach carpark and quieter as in people gen admin grand prix this yr. Really helpful, its tough to get a good picture of silverstone stands and where the best to go maybe. The guide below aims to be as helpful as possible in advising you to pick a grandstand to watch the next British Grand Prix from. The event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. General admission viewing areas are located in odd places around the circuit, where the views may be restricted in comparison to the more expensive tickets, though you can sometimes get closer to the action from unique viewing points. See our article on the Silverstone dress code for detailed information on what to wear. This is a fan favourite as youre always guaranteed to see some overtaking action at the tight left / right chicane of Vale. The camp site has its own paths to the circuit, but you need to make your way to Club Corner gates 15 and 16 for entry to the pit walk. Budget isnt an issue I would just really appreciate some advice on where to start !? Silverstone has a very broad choice of general admission views with areas stretching all around the track. Check out our guide with video for more information. Best Regards Paul. Apologies if this has been asked before, Im rushing now to get everything sorted. You wont have a reserved grandstand seat, instead it will be first-come first-served in the stands you have access to. I hope the sun shines for you all. Whilst a standard general admission ticket doesn't give you access to any grandstands or exclusive enclosures, it does mean you are free to walk around the outside of the whole circuit and find your favourite viewing spot. Hoping to come to Silverstone for next years Grand Prix, our 1st time. Yes shouldnt be a problem looking at Silverstone FAQs but dont take any glass bottles. We have a budget of up to 1500.00 for us both, what can i get for that? So glad i stumbled on your website, very informative, Ive read many of the peoples questions and your answers. You will see the action into Vale corner, the entrance to the pits and the podium so its a great spot to sit. Will be going with my mom and our twins as well so the thing is I have no idea where to start. Also what location? Hi I want to take my hubby and maybe our children 5 & 3 to either F1 or MotoGP. Many have chosen seats already, but some are still available. INSURANCE, EDUCATIONAL ADMISSION, SCHOLARHSIPS, OR FELLOWSHIPS, HOUSING, TENANCY, BENEFITS, PRIVILEGES OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT. The Silverstone general admission tips on this page are also applicable to MotoGP general admission ticket holders. Any advice on this would be greatly received, many thanks. Hiya, hope you can help. It certainly is a great place to watch from Leighton! Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? Hi Lisa, Club is a good choice youll also get a view of Vale which can offer some good overtaking. Take a walk to find the best views and see the cars and their drivers perform under extreme conditions. Competition Where is the McLaren F1 Team based. Purchase your weekend grandstand tickets by 23:59 May 31 2016 and your booking will be put into a draw to receive Thursday Pit Walk tickets. Stowe is often a spot for overtaking after the DRS zone and Abbey is the first corner of the start finish line so great for the start of the race. Thanks. I just hope the boyfriend likes the big surprise.. Im looking to buy tickets for my hubby & 4 year old son for xmas for the 3 days as the price is much the same for just the 1 day. But let me know if you need more help and an idea of your budget would be good. Monday - Friday. Im intending to book 4 tickets for the 2018 race, mainly as an 18th birthday surprise for my son. Hi Kev! Thanks in advance for any guidance , Im sorry to say with a budget of 400 your options are limited. You should get to Silverstone by 7am if you want to get a good viewing spot for the F1 race. Grandstands come with the comfort of an allocated seat for race day and big screen viewing - plus around half are protected from the elements. I am looking to buy a weekend ticket at Becketts stand 4, but without a seating plan dont know where to seat??? (Adult) Hi Chris, do we get to sit in a grandstand? A great spot to see excellent racing. Im considering Village, Luffield, Woodcote, Stowe, Vale, and Copse, but which are the best for a mix of both overtaking possibilities, as well as seeing the cars at speed (either on approach or departing a corner)? X. I want to treat my husband by taking him for his 30th birthday next year, but I am a bit clueless which grandstand to book, the above info was helpful but I still am struggling to decide, I know he would love a spot that is good for possibly seeing overtaking, any ideas where might be best? Silverstone seat guide where on the track are you, what will you see? 2) FP3 is 10:00 and F1 Qualifying is 13:00 Since 1950 the former aerodrome has served as the leading racing car track holding host to legendary drivers such as Guiseppe Farina and Lewis Hamilton. Wife does not walk well. Silverstone is a great venue for general admission with lots of viewing areas and free entry to under 10's. Purchase individual tickets for Friday, Saturday or Sunday or get more value with a 3 day Friday to Sunday ticket. The National Pit Straight is the half way point of a lap of Silvestone, with the start and end being situated over on the International Pit Straight. Where would not involve walking to far from where the buses drop off and would be a good view? How many rows are in Club? I promise no more!!! I am trying to book tickets for the MotoGP next year and its offering me block 1 CCNCC1J 0539. I appreciate the feedback. Food you are allowed to bring your own food in to Silverstone. Customers who have already bought their tickets are already entered! Whether youve chosen or are undecided, heres what view youll get from your seat. Hi was wondering which has the best view of the TV screen woodcote A or B?? ALL TOGETHER NOW. If on the Sunday you plan to get there for 9am or 10am youll be hard pushed to find a half decent spot, plus youll have missed some of the support race action. Presumably you can take food and drink into the place (given I have heard the catering options are awful)? See our article on Vale corner viewing for more info on the view, TV screens and spectating at this spot. This is my first time. Im looking at village but what would you suggest I will spend about 200 ish pounds of us 2 adults and 150 ish for our son. Hi Sally, If you have the budget Id recommend booking a Grandstand as you are guaranteed a seat in your chosen location. Write by: . Are these goods seats? Copse C and National Pit Straight are very high speed and the cars are blitzing past you. I watched the 2010 GP from Luffield. We are travelling from the south coast, and dont want to pay the 55 car park fee! Is this correct or is my memory failing!? Heres a list of what to bring to Silverstone for general admission ticket holders: Silverstone have published a pretty comprehensive list of items which you are prohibited from bringing with you in to the circuit. No more questions, just a quick thanks for the reply, great help. I would give Vale a try if you in early! Are these right at the the far left hand side and if so can you see the vale corner from here. He cannot walk far and really struggles with steps are there any disabled facilities and how do I get tickets for them I can find all normal access tickets but no mentions of disabled. We were thinking of doing park and ride and want to go for a covered grandstand. Where is the most overtaking at Silverstone? Just be prepared to get your steps in and face the elements!
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