Call now. See the cars rocket past at nearly 200 mph with fans lining the banking just a few yards away.. Read somewhere that you are far away from track? Thanks, Bruce. Instead of constant curve after Vale, leading onto the straight, it became a double apex corner which proved an interesting challenge of the F1 drivers. Hi If your bag gets searched on the way in and they find 8 litres of Vodka in there, you may well get some of it taken off you. Luffield Corner use to be the last major turn at Silverstone, but with the circuit alterations a couple of years ago, its actually become a mid lap bend. The car will drift wide on the exit but youll notice the cars launching themselves to the opposite side of the circuit to set themselves up for The Loop corner which leads onto the essential Wellington Straight. I would recommend taking some binoculars. Will be going with my mom and our twins as well so the thing is I have no idea where to start. Thanks!! I have booked Becketts, block2 O121,122 are these places any good. You are allowed to leave and re-enter the circuit during any day over the race weekend. I plan on using the park and ride service-is this reliable, and much waiting/any tips? Hi Simon The Vale section between Stowe and Club corner is massive and allows you to see the cars battle into the last few corners, as well as ducking onto the pit lane. Normal size backpacks are fine, and very much recommended to help carry around the rest of the gear you need to bring. Take a camp chair, forget about blanket. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alonso-and-aston-martin-keep-red-bull-at-bay-in-final-practice/, I have no grip, no grip - Verstappen on the hards Silverstone. Your guide to the British Formula 1 Grand Prix, https://www.flickr.com/photos/125055822@N03/, https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/public-transport, https://www.enterf1.com/where-to-buy-f1-tickets, https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=british-grand-prix&afid=7, http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/great_britain_924/event_timetable.html, https://shop.silverstone.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/VisualSeatSelection.aspx?stadium=SR&product=MGPTBB&campaign=&type=H&productsubtype=MO15, https://www.flickr.com/photos/52959851@N06/albums, http://www.silverstone.co.uk/news/pit-walk-2015-formula-1-british-grand-prix/, https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/copse, Competition WIN a George Russell Graphic T-shirt. Id recommend contacting the re-seller you purchased them through to check your options. Hi Rose, The benefit of your stand is the view of the straight, the pits and of course the podium. Many thanks John. 3) General Admission really is a take your chances kind of affair. But let me know if you need more help and an idea of your budget would be good. Is Club Silverstone worth the extra? I hope the site has helped with your planning and hope you enjoy the race. The keenest F1 fans will be queuing at the gate before hand to make they get their preferred spot. I have the option of Vale or Farm Corner (both priced at 155 the same as general admission). Im thinking of booking for the 2016 F1 gp and I was wondering if you can see down the international pits straight from Club Block 2? http://www.gootickets.com/EF1/en/formula-1/silverstone/ British Grand Prix Ticket now available GP Ticket Shop viagogo F1 Hospitality, Club Corner has always been one of the best places to sit on the Silverstone circuit for years. he event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. (Adult) Hi Simon, I am looking to book the package available for the 4 nights staying at the Snooze hotel with breakfast and evening meal. You can see the cars entering the complex from the end of the new arena section then back out via woodcote to the national straight. 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. 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. also I presume abbey block 1 is the best view as its futher down the pits? Thank you, James for the information. Club Corner continues to be the fans favourite because you get to see the international straight, Club Corner, Vale the pity entry and the podium. Weve being recommending the following ticket resellers for over 10 years now. Not bad! If you dont want to do that, or have only got a ticket for Sunday, below are a few of my suggestions. WOB/WDB1/P/0013 Can you please offer some suggestion in terms of the tickets I should be looking at? Are you only going for the race day or whole weekend? We bring you the latest news & our own high quality content. Hi I have received my tickets for the MotoGP 2015 race in August, I am sitting at Club Corner seat C 0251, could you tell if the letters run from top to bottom, or bottom to top as would like to know where about we will be siting, and is the stand just before the international pit straight or in front of it. 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. Its the first time of going & I want to get it right without completely breaking the bank, so am thinking of booking Bronze tickets. You can see down the the straight, but its limited. 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. Hiya, I have purchased tickets for the British GP weekend G/A, ( my 1st ) camping at Woodlands and was wondering on the best vantage points for the Sunday in your opinion and any screen views available in said areas. Its such a vast area and nicely sloped meaning its perfect for pitching up and relaxing. Will definitely book again. For example I reckon this years GP weekend will cost about 300. You get a view all the way down the pit straight and get a podium view. The good news is there are two pit walks one at 10:00 and one at 15:15 if take a little longer than expected!! (Adult) For those that want to make the most of everything that the British . How about a hotel at the circuit! Youll get a brilliant view of cars flying down the Wellington Straight, the end of which is partial to a few braking zone crashes. Hi Just booked tickets for 2015. we are in the international pit straight IPS3B/K/0238 All three options include the general admission perks. Lia. Or would Block 2 B0465 be better for seeing the corner, podium and the pit. You can see the pit entrance and podium from here too. Back to the seating, is worth the extra money for the covered granstands and if so where? 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. The toilets are shared by general admission and grandstand customers. Take a look at this link from the F1 website which has LAST years British GP timetable: http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/great_britain_924/event_timetable.html. Read more Woodcote or check prices and availability for Woodcote Tickets. You are going to get some serious speed through that section! Hi Simon. This list is below, as posted ontheir website,and applies to Silverstone general admission ticket holders and every other type of ticket holder. Read more Luffield or check prices and availability for Luffield Tickets. General Admission is the cheapest option and does provide some great viewing, but youll have to arrive very early to get the best spots. Many seats at Woodcote will offer a brilliant view of the Wellington Straight (Woodcote A) and all the action taking place along there. Thanks for the feedback. Harry. We cant wait to be at Silverstone next week, and we hope to see some of you there. The car will drift wide on the exit but youll notice the cars launching themselves to the opposite side of the circuit to set themselves up for The Loop corner which leads onto the essential Wellington Straight. Congratulations! so may have an improved view anyway. I am a complete F1 novice, but Im seriously thinking of booking some tickets for the other half for the race in 2018. In your opinion is block 1 or block 2 better or does it not make much diffrence, Hi Marc, Block 2 is more popular than Block 1, We are going to f1 in July we have booked with uk breakaways and up graded to vale grandstand are these good seats please. For 1500 for Sunday only you have a pretty good choice to choose the tickets of your choice, only excluding VIP packages. I would go from London Victoria, but it will be my first time at Silverstone. I will check on Snoozebox. 3 Becketts corner. Thank you for the response. In my opinion, these seats are the best value for money, whats not to love? Yes roaming is great for practices & qualifying. Ultimate London Sightseeing Walking Tour 44 Recommended City Tours from 15.00 per adult The 5 Women & Jack the Ripper - Group Booking 164 Recommended Walking Tours from 75.00 per group (up to 10) The area Full view Best nearby Restaurants 9 within 3 miles Silverstone Circuit Restaurant 31 0.4 mi - British Murrays 98 Having checked the websites, I note that the tickets vary in prices. Many have chosen seats already, but some are still available. 1 Vale corner. Northamptonshire, UK - 28 Feb 2023: Silverstone is proud to announce McFly, Sugababes, ABC and The Christians will headline this year's Silverstone Festival, which takes place over the summer . If you click on the heading youll find more information and picutres. I am trying to book tickets for the MotoGP next year and its offering me block 1 CCNCC1J 0539. Ear plugs or ear defenders, especially for young kids, Small cushion (equally useful on grandstand seats), Refillable water bottle usually there are taps near the toilet areas. Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Bed and Breakfast Silverstone Packages Flights to Silverstone Silverstone Restaurants Silverstone Attractions . Hi, I am planning to buy a tickects to 2015 F1 as a birthday present for my husband but not sure which one to buy. 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. Just the Sunday race. Perfect. There are some hard-standing and tarmac areas. I am visiting for the first time this year and have no idea what tickets to buy Hi Jon, I agree with their recommendations. Hi Kenny, Looks like its only a 3 day event this year (Fri Sun). There will be a few cash machines dotted around the circuit, Sun cream (even if its not sunny it helps stop wind burn), Waterproof everything jacket / trousers / cagoule, even a waterproof rucksack (or cover) can help keep your belongings dry. If you are driving to the circuit dont forget to arrange your parking at Silverstone in advance. Criticised for the huge bump at the turn in point, the corner split the F1 drivers opinions with some believing it to ruin what would be a good corner, and others citing that it only added to the challenge. Thanks. Hi !.. We have full guides ongetting to Silverstone by car, public transport or flying in to visit Silverstone. Hi Mark, Have you had a look at our Where to Sit Guide? It certainly is a great place to watch from Leighton! That will give you an idea of some of the best spots. If your budget allows for it, we highly recommend picking a grandstand to watch the British Grand Prix from. Do all the stands have refreshments and food available? Marta. Hi Complete F1 virgin trying to book tickets for my boyfriends 30th birthday! No more questions, just a quick thanks for the reply, great help. So if you could help with the below queries, it would be great. 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? This is of course the old first corner, so has the potential to see a high-speed crash under braking, and also is an area where cars can benefit from the slipstream so expect a lot of overtaking. Bottas fan! Where would the best spot be to sit as we dont have grand stand tickets. Camp at Whittlebury, so easy walk to Becketts. Thanks. Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/enterF1. Is there mercy shops ect aswell? Can you go around the stadium if you are booked into a specific seat? My personal blog about healthy vegan eating, growing my own food, and moving toward self sustainability. The early bird catches the F1 worm! The race starts at 1pm on the Sunday. Im sure youve read on the guide it can be a real scramble to get the best spots. I think Club Corner runs from low numbers on the right to high numbers on the left (looking at the circuit). Becketts is a great corner to enjoy the Grand Prix too! Why doesnt Silverstone have seating plans of all grandstands, so that when you make an early bird booking,,,,you can select/request yr seats 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Many thanks Hi Simon: In your opinion which grandstand would you think is better. There general admission area Vale is massive and will no doubt have screens. Hi Ive purchased general admission tickets for Saturday,Im taking my 7 year old nephew. Hi, I like many others on here are wanting to purchase tickets for the hubby for Xmas. I received my tickets and for sunday Gp i am seating IN D 0328 international pit straight can you please show me on a map where would i be seating as coming over from Australia. You will still have a view of the Stowe/Vale chicane but not as good as Block 4. If youre looking for some inspiration on where to sit at Silverstone, then youve come to the right place! Thanks in advance for any guidance , Im sorry to say with a budget of 400 your options are limited. 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. The keenest of the F1 fans know exactly where to go and it will be difficult to beat them to the prime spots!! Ive never been to f1 race (so far watched only in TV) and this will be my first time. 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 would very much appreciate your opinion on this. your camping reservation (if at silverstone woodlands campsite) is valid from wednesday to following monday so you can turn up any time from wednesday onwards. Hi Lizzie, Im sure they will be happy with both stands. Sorry still waiting to hear whats happening with opening times on parking. And what is this grandstand like. 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. 2020, Catch up with what happened in FP3 as we wait for the first qualifying of the season to begin In 2022, on the Friday and Saturday of the race weekend the entrance gates were open to spectators at 7.30am. A is at the front so looks like youre 14 rows back. p.s I would highly highly highly recommend camping in woodlands!! We cant wait for the experience! Hi I have just purchased tickets for next year 2017 in club corner block 1. Weve never been before, and so want to understand the seating options a little more before spending a lot of money. WOB/WDB1/P/0014 Hi Jan, Hi Simon, Will you be bringing your own camping equipment or a motor home. If youre not worried about covered seating take a look at Club A. Sunday only ticket is 199 and Saturday and Sunday ticket is 249. The view from Copsevery much mirrors the view of Abbey. Hello I am very excited to be going to my first F1 a week today. What to expect You can see their downforce in action through the incredibly fast corner, and if you stand in the right place you can see them all the way down through Vale and Club. Stowe is on the opposite side of the track to the main entrance so quite a walk with little ones. Id recommend you take a wander to Club Corner, Farm and Becketts. lot of money to spend for first come first served seating???? Did MotoGP in Valencia before children. Click here for more information on Club and tickets. I am looking to go to my First GP at Silverstone. 2) What time the practise & qualifying sessions start on Saturday? Watching from Copse corner is awesome because you get to see how well the down force works on the modern Formula 1 car. not sure what is happening at the circuit on thursday apart from the madness concert in the evening and the pit walk for certain ticket holders but there will also be entertainment in the camp site. General Admission tickets at Silverstone are the cheapest way to get access to the Formula One British Grand Prix. GA Tickets, camping, food, a program and a team shirt or cap if im feeling flush. Thank you so much, and do enjoy the big race a the weekend! Silverstone Guide All Silverstone Hotels; Skip to main content. Hi Simon: Club was re-profiled for the 2010 race. Presumably not the standard general admission tickets! Id recommend calling the following helpline for further advice on disabled facilities 0844 3728 232. Hello, if I want to sit on the grass instead of sitting in the seats where would you say is the best place to watch the gp. Have a great time. Enjoy your weekend and happy birthday! 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. 1, You can book a mega bus to and from Silverstone. On Sunday, the day of the race, they opened at 6:30am. Is it still recommended to sit here: Silverstone Official Hospitality Packages - Home Page Discover the best hospitality Discover more Experience incredible trackside action with our superb range of hospitality packages. Phone signal can be patchy so dont rely on being able to get on the 5 Live stream through your phones internet. I wouldnt bet against an accident like this happening again this year. Food you are allowed to bring your own food in to Silverstone. Its positioned between Stowe corner and Club. Hi Saravanan! . ), a covered grandstand also offers the perfect protection from the wind and rain that can plague Silverstone on a nice summers afternoon. Stowe corner is one of the fastest on the Silverstone circuit. The popular family festival has announced a spectacular music line-up to mark the launch of its fresh look for 2023 Northamptonshire, UK - 28 Feb 2023: Silverstone is proud to announce McFly . Have you looked at our Silverstone Camping Guide? If you look at the photos and videos shot from Luffield at the link below, this will give you a feeling of what view youre in for: https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/luffield. For a few extra quid you can buy general admission plus tickets at the Silverstone F1. As you can see, Free Practice 1 starts at 10am for an hour and a half, and FP2 starts 2pm, again, for an hour and a half. This means that sitting on the pit straight is very loud as the cars are always at full throttle. I also wonder which is the closest to the big screen I see on the video you have posted on your site with regard Woodcote. Have been to Silverstone before with my Dad and sat at Club, which was great, but I am thinking of going with a friend this year (2015) and so we are on a much tighter budget (we are 17 and 18) and so I am not sure which tickets to buy! Write by: . Many thanks Katrina, Hi Katrina, Money cards, contactless and cash all worth bringing. My wife and family have booked into camping at Woodlands, and I am visiting the track for the first time since I was 18; a long time ago now! Grandstands have been installed along the majority of the length of the pit straight, in a place where previously only a few general admission fans may watch the race from. We had a great view of that area, as the cars came around from the International pit straight. I have general admission tickets for the 2015 race on Sunday. Whilst all bags are subject to being search on entry, the exact capacity of it is unlikely to be checked. Ahead of their livery launch, what do we know about Red Bulls rumoured deal with Ford? View a 360 degree panorama of Hanger Straight Hangar Straight The fastest part of Silverstone. The International Pit Straight is opposite the pits. I can tell you first hand that this is an excellent area to sit.