Theres an area in front of Vale (next to CLub) for General Admission tickets. Portable radio with headphones so you can tune in to the 5 Live or Radio Silverstone (87.7FM) coverage of the race (PA system at the track isnt always loud or clear enough). Hi there, Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? View a 360 degree panorama of Hanger Straight Hangar Straight The fastest part of Silverstone. Review. If you have a three day Grandstand ticket it included roving grandstand seat on Friday and Saturday in all grandstands* except Club Corner and Club Silverstone. Watching F1, playing tennis, or supporting Tottenham. Hi Simon. Id recommend you go along to Saturday practice too if you can. In order to make the next category of ticket more affordable, Silverstone has priced 'Silver Grandstand' tickets at 75 (for race day) - just 5 more than a race day general admission ticket. You can book Park and Ride tickets nearer the time (April 2016). 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. Hi Harry. Just experience it away from the telly.. We will update the site as soon as we hear back from the operators. Its quite a narrow area, but it gives you a great view of the cars being sucked to the ground through the incredibly fast Maggots and Becketts corners, followed by Chapel. Youll get a brilliant view of cars flying down the Wellington Straight, the end of which is partial to a few braking zone crashes. Budget (<500): The General Admission areas at Silverstone are very good these days, offering lots of excellent vantage points around the circuit, as well as roving access to most of the grandstands on Friday. 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. Ive never been to f1 race (so far watched only in TV) and this will be my first time. The cheapest package for the three-day race weekend was general admission (GA), priced at 279. This will be our first time attending F1 but a celebration of birthday and wedding anniversary. I have a budget of about 400 for entrance fees, is this my best option for this budget? Have fun. Hi Ali, Sorry for the delay in replying. I wouldnt bet against an accident like this happening again this year. 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. I hope you enjoy your weekend and please come back to tell us about your experiences. It IS expensive at Silverstone for everything!! Farm Curve Grandstand. Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. You often see drivers running incredibly wide through this turn as they find the absolute limit of grip. If youre looking for Sunday only tickets you will be able to buy seats in Copse C and the National Pit Straight. You can to bring a rucksack to Silverstone as long as it not over 20 litres capacity. 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. Thanks, Bruce. Being the International Pits Straight though youll have a great view into the pit lane! Hi Catherine. p.s I would highly highly highly recommend camping in woodlands!! 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. Ill see you all there next year at the home of British Motorsport!!! Thanks for the feedback. Copse, Abbey and Woodcote also great spots and you cant forget the International Pit Straight! Thank you in advance. If you take a look at GooTickets they do have discounts for Children under 15, Hi About. Hi Nick, Its all down to personal preference, I enjoy the section in front of the Vale grandstand and Maggots section. 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. Will definitely book again. Is it a decent position ? Hi Neil, Theres not a lot in it really both have good views. The only downside is Village A and Farm are not covered. Are you only going for the race day or whole weekend? Hi, I am looking at buying weekend GA tickets however I have a very bad back and cannot stand for long. Im the same, taking my son to his first GP and my first time at Silverstone. with a GA ticket will I get a chance to sit down on an actual chair? Only VIP areas have their own toilets. Parcel . Weve being recommending the following ticket resellers for over 10 years now. General Admission at Silverstone is a great option if it's your first Grand Prix and you just want to get a feel for it and maybe check out some grandstands for another year. Basically he told me to arrange everything and he would give me the credit card to pay for all the expenses. What to expect Check out prices here and you can also get discount on Children tickets. Thanks Sean! Hi Jo. Farm edges it for me as its closer to the main attractions. 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. Its the first time of going & I want to get it right without completely breaking the bank, so am thinking of booking Bronze tickets. 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 to say you did a great job on this piece, we are coming over for Sat and Sunday, it is our first GP, we have been to the Abu Dhabi Circuit and stayed in the Yas Viceroy but not when the GP was on so that was it decision made we had to attend a GP and living in Ireland and BIG Hamilton fans it had to be the British GP, we will be in the National Pit Straight stand as part of our package which doesnt seem to be the best option but we had no choice as it was a package, I will give you feedback and let you know how we get on, keep up the good work. 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. Hi 8.30am - 5.30pm: Australian CST. Thanks Simon! If you are driving to the circuit dont forget to arrange your parking at Silverstone in advance. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! Theres plenty going on insider and loads or merchants shops too. Enjoy luxury catering and entertainment while soaking up the adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere. Im only going for race day with a GA ticket. The map below courtesy of the Silverstone website shows the general admission spectating areas around the outside of the circuit. If not wheres the best place to sit for viewing? 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. Check out our Where to Sit Guide for more information. Thank you X. Hi Charlotte, Both are good spots. We will be coming up from Cornwall , CCN/CC3 is Club Corner (Block 3). Theres not enough tickets in farm curve, is Stowe a good place? Id recommend starting with a budget. Move freely around the outside of the track; Flexibility to move around some of the best viewing areas of the circuit (with no access to the grandstands) 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. Am thinking of Farm Curve for the Sun at 250. -EST. Hi Simon: NEED HELP!!! The bus leaves from Silverstone, Car Park West 4 at 17:00 on the Sunday and 16:30 on the Saturday. Im looking at Stowe grandstands and wondering if front row seats are a bonus or if I should try get higher numbers and seats further up the stand? Just stumbled across this helpful post. A place where collisions often occur, and youll also have front row seats for any pit-lane exit battles. Not bad! As Ive said, I believe Vale is probably the best bet, especially for the picnic idea! Love it but worried it maybe too loud for kids?! . Youll see the cars head down the national pits straight as well, getting to see the high, and low-speed potential of the cars. Or would Block 2 B0465 be better for seeing the corner, podium and the pit. Hi Lee, Im sorry Im not aware of any larger seats, it might be worth checking with Silverstone direct. Luffield will require the least amount of walking from this entrance and is a covered grandstand with a view of the Luffield complex and a TV screen. Will we have a good view from there. 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. I have photos from previous years, I can share them with you. you can take a chair in thats not a problem, although I do recommend arriving early. Hi 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. Silverstone. Youll see the cars come down the Wellington Straight which is a DRS zone (designed for overtaking), as well as seeing the cars through Brooklands, Luffield, Woodcote and the National Pit Straight. Are these goods seats? Please help! Were bringing a motor home but hadnt thought much about budget. I wouldnt rule out Vale either. Hi Jon, I agree with their recommendations. For those who have already bought Pre-erected camping with Perfectly Pitched Camping and need access to Silverstone Woodlands. Can I buy tickets separately? More info on Luffield here: https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/luffield. I hope the sun shines for you all. This list is below, as posted ontheir website,and applies to Silverstone general admission ticket holders and every other type of ticket holder. I would go from London Victoria, but it will be my first time at Silverstone. You can see the cars go through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight from the Becketts stand. The Silverstone general admission tips on this page are also applicable to MotoGP general admission ticket holders. If I buy General Admission tickets is there a specific place I can sit or is it standing room only? Hiya, hope you can help. Silverstone held a pit walks last year on the Thursday. As close as we'll ever get to a real-life Fast and Furious scene, the Formula One British Grand Prix racing car event takes place in the legendary Silverstone stadium. Decided to go for Woodcote and the system offers me the following ticket in Woodcote A, Block 2 WOAWDA2C 0094 is it a good spot or is better to go for Block 1 WOAWDA1F 0003? (Adult) I dont see a problem doing this with General Admission tickets as there not specific to a location or seat. Take a walk to find the best views and see the cars and their drivers perform under extreme conditions. Have a great time. Price Options Anybody else have any recommendations? Me and 3 friends will be there to witness our first F1 race and we will be sat in the becketts grandstand which by all accounts isnt a bad place to be. Thank you, my son is 18 and can not wait. Fans are allowed to bring picnic rugs and small camping chairs into General Admission areas. If you leave it any later you will get stuck in HUGE amounts of traffic. I think at a push I could afford 400 per head, but if that will not secure seats at club corner, where would you suggest next being best? Theres a link on the left navigation under Ticket Options to see Children prices. Have a great time! Even then, some of the fast track ticket holders might have already nabbed the best spots (see next section). A Vale ticket (grandstand in general), in that way, is better than GA? Booking tickets to take my 91 year old Mother to the grand prix. This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula 1 companies. I am looking to buy tickets for my partner and I for 2015 at silverstone . Any other suggestions you have would be great! You wont have a reserved grandstand seat, instead it will be first-come first-served in the stands you have access to. 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. For safety reasons there is no luggage storage at Silverstone, at the F1 or any other events for general admission ticket holders. Thank you so much once again. 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. Youll have to be up early mind to secure one of the best spots. Hi, Accuracy is required and a clean exit essential to carry as much speed as possible across the start/finish line, The International Pit Straight is an area of the Silverstone circuit that is seeing constant development year after year. Went to qualifying last year and sat at Luffield, but the race is a whole different thing, so want a bit of advise on where to see the above. Luffield and Woodcote are often some of the most underestimated seats on the track. Thanks. Im sure youve read on the guide it can be a real scramble to get the best spots. There is currently good availability for Farm Curve 9 and 10 here: 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. Becketts gives you a great view of the high speed section. Hi my wife has booked us a weekend here this year for the f1 with camping.we have seats reserved in Beckets BKT/BKS4/B/0283+0284 (if that makes sense) .will we be able to wander to different areas during practice and qualifying? In your opinion which grandstand would you think is better. Stowe is still quite good and gives you a wide field of view. Not all of the spectator entrances allow fast track tickets. lot of money to spend for first come first served seating???? Silverstone. do we get to sit in a grandstand? 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. View 721 Silverstone Dr, Richardson, TX 75080 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & . You can take your own alcohol in to Silverstone circuit, as long as it is a reasonable amount for your own personal consumption. I cant wait for this years Grand Prix. Thanks. Is there mercy shops ect aswell? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. when do silverstone tickets go on sale 2023. Its a once in a lifetime thing for us both, and I am really anxious about spending a lot of money and getting it all wrong. Thanks. Hi Tony, Check out our guide to Copse here.. https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/copse. General Admission ticket holders offer roving facilities of all Grandstands on Fridays (except T1 and Village B Enclosures and Club Silverstone). What a great way to clear the parents out for a house party ;-). Hi all, me & my 9 year son are going the brittish gramprix this year but on general admission on the sunday. Harry. Hi. https://www.flickr.com/photos/125055822@N03/ Did MotoGP in Valencia before children. It just says ticket holders only on the schedule, but what tickets? Yes roaming is great for practices & qualifying. The general admission area continues on from the Wellington Straight, curving around behind the concert zone giving you a view of one of the most exciting overtaking areas of the Silverstone formula one grand prix circuit. What are the main differences of these areas & is it worth paying just that little bit extra for these areas. There are lots of great places for General Admission fans to watch from. Check out the Vale section which has a large General Admission enclosure and is situated between Stowe and Club Corner. 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. George Beech: Maggots and Becketts is a great spot to see how fast F1 cars can change direction, Stowe is not bad as you get to see them down the Hanger Straight and into Vale and Club. She is reasonably mobile but wont want to walk too far and her eyesight is not great but she is mad keen on F1. I would very much appreciate your opinion on this. 1 Vale corner. 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. So glad i stumbled on your website, very informative, Ive read many of the peoples questions and your answers. Gary. General Admission tickets to the F1 British Grand Prix are the most cost effective way to get in to the circuit and watch the action. The F1 Village used to be located behind Woodcote, but is now located on the track itself on the now disused Bridge corner. Includes access to general admission viewing areas, entertainment zones and concerts Sunday - Grandstands Circuit map Allocated grandstand seat on Sunday Access to general admission viewing areas, entertainment zones and concerts included Child price applicable on selected grandstands / under 2s go free STAY CONNECTED Hi Simon. so may have an improved view anyway. Sorry still waiting to hear whats happening with opening times on parking. Village A or village B front row? Whilst all bags are subject to being search on entry, the exact capacity of it is unlikely to be checked. 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. 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. 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. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! Lia, I have purchased tickets for Sunday for my husband and my elderly (84) father. You absolutely, 100% should take a chair to Silverstone if you have general admission tickets. Hi Rose, 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)? 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. Following this, the cars head down the hangar straight (which provides some excellent viewing for those with general admission tickets) towards Stowe. Can you please offer some suggestion in terms of the tickets I should be looking at? 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. I notice it doesnt seem to get a mention at all Sat here you can expect to see the cars lining up on the grid, all the build-up and youll get an excellent view of the Red Arrows display and flypast before the race starts. Hi, are there any Club grandstand seating plans at all? 1) Where do I get the best view in the General Admission ticket category? Woodcote is great choice! Sounds great Id have to say Becketts or Vale but Im not sure how close youll be able to get to the circuit. I couldnt find an seating plans on the internet. We will have a great time ;), staying on Woodlands campsite! Weve managed to get hold of GA tickets (last night) for Friday & Saturday. Snoozebox Silverstone Reviews, Hi Simon, is the British Grand Prix for 2016 July 10 or June 26. Any, Hi Which block in your opinion is best from Abbey block 1 or 2. 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. Eric. The second apex is much tighter than the first. I appreciate the feedback. #F1 #Bahrain I was looking at place to sit and I think I like club corner with the podium and all but is it a good place to sit? You will need to take your own seating with you and its not possible to reserve a particular area. 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! 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 turn in speed can be over 280 km/h and is mind blowing to watch! The keenest of the F1 fans know exactly where to go and it will be difficult to beat them to the prime spots!! Where would the best spot be to sit as we dont have grand stand tickets. Complete F1 virgin trying to book tickets for my boyfriends 30th birthday! Take deck chairs, brollies, cold box etc and be prepared for a race to position and then a long early morning reading the sunday papers as Silverstone wakes up around you. Many have chosen seats already, but some are still available. HelloThank you for such good information. 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. We only bought our tickets for general admission yesterday so a bit of a last minute thing! Have you checked out the maps on the tickets sites to see locations of stands and prices? Congratulations! You are going to get some serious speed through that section! Copse corner use to be the first turn on the Silverstone circuit, but is now turn 9 after the circuit was updated a couple of years ago and the pit complex was moved. Thank you, James for the information. We bring you the latest news & our own high quality content. Best Regards Paul. I am booking for a weekend for hubbys 40th as a surprise. Take a camp chair, forget about blanket. Its a tricky corner to get right with the potential to lose lots of time rather high. Got to do the pit walk on the Thursday and ran on the track on sunday and got some incredible pictures and a couple pieces of broken front wing We waited outside Lewis Hamiltons garage afterwards and got some brilliant pictures of Lewis on the fence and the highlight was seeing that redbull back on the podium! 2) FP3 is 10:00 and F1 Qualifying is 13:00 Hi Saravanan! Hi Pete, 3 day General admission tickets give you roving access on a Friday to certain Grandstand but not on Saturday. I live in London, I guess it takes around 1.5 hrs by car and around 3 hrs by public transport.
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