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. These seats are the most expensive on the track, and understandably so. We offer a wide variety of British Grand Prix F1 Ticket and Official F1 Hospitality Packages. Gary. I wouldnt rule out Vale either. Food. Off the top of my head I can remember seeing a dedicated area for disabled fans towards the front of one of the Luffield stands. Hi Graham! I am looking to buy tickets for my partner and I for 2015 at silverstone . We have seats Woodcote A 0147 & 0148. Please check out our ticket page here and compare prices with the online re-sellers. Hiya, hope you can help. 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!!! Is there mercy shops ect aswell? Sat here youll have a fabulous view of the first corner, so be on the lookout for some first corner chaos. Monday - Friday. You can take your own alcohol in to Silverstone circuit, as long as it is a reasonable amount for your own personal consumption. Hi, I am buying F1 ticket for my husband as a Christmas present. My husband has a bad knee and can not stand for lobg, Club Silverstone for 14 years! In 2022, on the Friday and Saturday of the race weekend the entrance gates were open to spectators at 7.30am. Click here for more information on Club and tickets. These will come with a small cost. I see a lot of people talking about stowe, club and pit straight but not seen much about Abbey. 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. (Adult) By clicking submit you are accepting the terms of Silverstone's privacy policy Itll be our first time at Silverstone so wondered which GA section offers best options. Hi Steve, Its like a Rattlesnake: Hamilton critical of Mercedes car in Melbourne. I would really like a bit more help in selecting between the two. Which grandstand has the widest seats ( for the bigger person ). How. I can not find any reviews on this package for the snooze hotel and wandered if anyone can give some advice? https://www.flickr.com/photos/125055822@N03/ Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. The drivers arrive at 300 km/h from the Hanger straight, tap the brakes and launch in towards the apex in 4th gear. Club has a great view of the last section of the circuit, entry to the pits and the start of the finish line. 1) Where do I get the best view in the General Admission ticket category? How. The atmosphere around there is usually very good and the cars will be showing off all that horsepower in front of you. As Ive said, I believe Vale is probably the best bet, especially for the picnic idea! I have photos from previous years, I can share them with you. 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. (Adult) You often see drivers running incredibly wide through this turn as they find the absolute limit of grip. 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. The best tip i can give you is get there early and if possible check out the viewing spots during Saturday practice. You absolutely, 100% should take a chair to Silverstone if you have general admission tickets. Im not sure exactly where youll be sitting but these stands are well positioned and not a long way back from the circuit so Im sure youll enjoy the race. 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. Presumably not the standard general admission tickets! Lots of threads about this already. Harry. 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? Or stick to club corner. Not ideal for sausage rolls on the tartan blankets! Marta. 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. Thanks for your help! Village A or village B front row? Was looking at either Farm or Vale, but open to suggestions! 2) There are a lot of complaints regarding queues to the bathroom (both men and women). 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. The corner is potentially flat out in Formula 1, depending on fuel loads, the drivers can often just stay in seventh gear and keep the throttle planted to the floor around the sweeping right hander. WOB/WDB1/D/0010 Have fun. I just cant confirm which end itll be. 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. Just the Sunday race. 3) What time do i need to reach the circuit to get a better seat and view? As above, no glass bottles are allowed. Im sure youve read on the guide it can be a real scramble to get the best spots. Booking tickets to take my 91 year old Mother to the grand prix. Kindest Regards Jon. Is it worth buying the car parking pass rather than sending them on the train?? Is Club section 1 the nearest part of Club to the start straight? 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. http://www.gootickets.com/EF1/en/formula-1/silverstone/ 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. Without one youll be stood up or uncomfortably sat on the grass all day, with a poor view. Youll have to be up early mind to secure one of the best spots. I have general admin tickets for Saturday and am going with my son (his first GP). Money cards, contactless and cash all worth bringing. Read more Luffield or check prices and availability for Luffield Tickets. Check out prices here and you can also get discount on Children tickets. How many rows are in Club? 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. Please help! Watching F1, playing tennis, or supporting Tottenham. The GA Plus viewing areas are mainly concrete steps that are slightly raised up, usually in front of some grandstands. GA Tickets, camping, food, a program and a team shirt or cap if im feeling flush. Have you seen our Where to Sit Guide for Silverstone? Is Club Silverstone worth the extra? It is prohibited in any grandstands and enclosed areas. Also where would you recommend is the best place to camp? Ideally wed be positioned somewhere with a screen too! since you have been at Stowe I thought Id ask your opinion. Hi Tony, Theres a large general admission area at Vale which has had screens in the past. I agree its something weve spoken to the ticket providers about before. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! What would you suggest is best for the action? Thanks, Bruce. just booked weekend tickets for husbands Christmas present Copse C. Never been to FI before so hoping I have made a good choice. Will we have a good view from there. How does this band system work, and for seats with a good view would it be much more expensive than is advertised on the official Silverstone website? We will update the site as soon as we hear back from the operators. 8.30am - 5.30pm: Australian CST. 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). 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. If you dont want to do that, or have only got a ticket for Sunday, below are a few of my suggestions. Having looked at your great info on site I have decided to try to obtain tickets in the Woodcote stand. General admission areas do provide good views but the Saturday is almost as busy as Sunday. Which would be the better option? This is the email I got, are these any good for a Rossi Fan???? This compromises their lap times significantly. And what does the band mean, how far is it ? 2. We will be coming up from Cornwall , CCN/CC3 is Club Corner (Block 3). Weve taken into account the best place for overtaking, likely place for spins and crashes, the best atmosphere and proximity to the facilities. Hi I want to take my hubby and maybe our children 5 & 3 to either F1 or MotoGP. I watched the 2010 GP from Luffield. Have you considered Snoozebox? We had a great view of that area, as the cars came around from the International pit straight. Last year I had general admission and I was at the Farm Curve, and in 2011 I think i was at Stowe Corner. Sorry Im not going to be able to give you much help on what to do to occupy a child of 7, but Im sure of one thing, it wont be cheap at Silvertone!! About. Terrible decision!? Maggotts and Becketts are probably the most famous section of corners on the F1 calendar. Can I see any of Stowe and the vale chicane? I have CC1 O seats. Rossi fan, Pedrosa fan, Crutchlow fan Woodcote is great! What happens on Fridays? Youll have a great time Gert! 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. General Admission section row seat Hackey Silverstone Circuit 2013 British Grand Prix turn: Finish Line GP3 qualifying is at 8:45 and F1 FP3 is 10:00 aim for one of those, and relax the rest of the day, hopefully in the sunshine. Husband loves both! We are travelling from the south coast, and dont want to pay the 55 car park fee! A set of noise cancelling over-ear headphones to go over the top of the in-ear headphones from the radio helps cancel out the noise of the cars so you can hear the commentary more easily. Will definitely book again. Letters run from A (bottom / front row) up to about N/P/Q depending on the stand. Im personally really not keen on those Band 12 National Pit Straight tickets. Yep as you say GA tickets are for all areas. Cheaper grandstands worth considering include Vale and Village A. do we get to sit in a 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. 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. Thank you General Admission ticket holders offer roving facilities of all Grandstands on Fridays (except T1 and Village B Enclosures and Club Silverstone). You can see the cars go through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight from the Becketts stand. Youll be right near the podium too if theres a track invasion at the end. Were bringing a motor home but hadnt thought much about budget. 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 have the option of Vale or Farm Corner (both priced at 155 the same as general admission). Many have chosen seats already, but some are still available. Hi John, with a GA ticket will I get a chance to sit down on an actual chair? It is the experience, atmosphere and the buzz I really would like to get. I was thinking as for us its probably a once in a life time thing, going the whole hog and trying to secure a couple of seats in club corner. General Admission is a great way to experience the race at a lower cost than grandstand tickets. Phone signal can be patchy so dont rely on being able to get on the 5 Live stream through your phones internet. Follow Mny thanks! Smoking and vaping is allowed in the open general admission areas at Silverstone. Hi thanks for getting back. p.s I would highly highly highly recommend camping in woodlands!! As ever it largely depends on your budget. Read more Village or check prices and availability for Village Tickets. Come on Hamilton! That will give you an idea of some of the best spots. The map below courtesy of the Silverstone website shows the general admission spectating areas around the outside of the circuit. 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. We cant wait to be at Silverstone next week, and we hope to see some of you there. just realised all GA areas cost the same depending on day, ignore that part! Any advise i would be very grateful. Also with general admission are there only standing places? Farm edges it for me as its closer to the main attractions. -00:0029:26 The 2021 British Grand Prix is nearly upon us. This is a fan favourite as youre always guaranteed to see some overtaking action at the tight left / right chicane of Vale. Have you checked out the maps on the tickets sites to see locations of stands and prices? 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. Block 1 is normally booked up first as for the best row I personally prefer to be near the front but its all pretty good from here! No glass bottles or containers are allowed on site, so make sure everything is in plastic containers or tins. MotoGP NewsFollowing high levels of demand, Silverstone has announced that general admission 'Fan' tickets for the Sunday of the 2010 AirAsia British Grand Prix (18-20 June) have now sold out . Thanks for the feedback. Hello I am very excited to be going to my first F1 a week today. I have general admission tickets for the 2015 race on Sunday. Or would Block 2 B0465 be better for seeing the corner, podium and the pit. Thanks!! WOB/WDB1/D/0011 Its powerful, beautifully designed and comes with everything you need to engage your visitors and increase conversions. There will be loads of food and drinks vendors on site, but these will be quite pricey. Bring a cool box as well again the 20 litre limit applies to this. I wouldnt bet against an accident like this happening again this year. Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Bed and Breakfast Silverstone Packages Flights to Silverstone Silverstone Restaurants Silverstone Attractions . More info on Luffield here: https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/luffield. Read those for much more detail on the best ways to get to the circuit. The keenest of the F1 fans know exactly where to go and it will be difficult to beat them to the prime spots!! No dogs, animals or other pets are allowed in to the circuit on in the car park at Silverstone. There are lots of good food vendors, these are often a little pricey, so bringing your own can be cheaper. WOB/WDB1/P/0014 If I buy General Admission tickets is there a specific place I can sit or is it standing room only? See our article on Silverstone entrance gates for details of which ones let fast track ticket holders in. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your reply! 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. This is rather expensive as we are also looking at tickets for the 3 days at the international straight Pits, that comes to 2,450. 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. More on that below. Are you only going for the race day or whole weekend? Is it worth the extra cost for the stand? They seem absolutely glued to the track as the aerodynamics push the car into the ground. I was at Silverstone a couple of weeks ago for a club event and set in the Club grandstand. But let me know if you need more help and an idea of your budget would be good. You can add a comment when making a booking requesting a particular area but unfortunately theres no guarantee you will get your requested seats. Sorry still waiting to hear whats happening with opening times on parking. 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. 2) FP3 is 10:00 and F1 Qualifying is 13:00 Check out our guide with video for more information. Just to also this is a great site and very informative! We will also be bringing 2 young, but well behaved children with us. These corners are one of the most impressive displays of their aero grip anywhere on the circuit. Where are the podium celebrations held or any other celebrations/events had after the race An umbrella (it's the UK after all) good for rain or sunshine. Basically he told me to arrange everything and he would give me the credit card to pay for all the expenses. For safety reasons there is no luggage storage at Silverstone, at the F1 or any other events for general admission ticket holders. Many thanks John. But dont bring a four-wheel carry trolley for your food / drink these are on the prohibited items list (see below). Apologies for the delay in replying! Hi Dave! See our posts on Becketts and Chapel corners for more info on where to sit, stand and spectate from. Gates open at 6am although Ive never been able to get out of my sleeping bag to see that! This area is absolutely buzzing since the circuit revamp, and tickets always sell out months before the race. We cover F1, F2, W-Series and more. Where should I sit at Silverstone general admission? 1 Vale corner. The benefit of your stand is the view of the straight, the pits and of course the podium. I was thinking about a whole weekend, is it lot going on on Friday and Saturday ? So depending on your seats you should have some great views of the in race action. Luffield and Woodcote are often some of the most underestimated seats on the track. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? Hi Simon. Silverstone has many fields and grassed areas. I would estimate you being quite far round Club Corner and looking towards the podium. 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 Dont forget the Cut To The Race podcast!! She is reasonably mobile but wont want to walk too far and her eyesight is not great but she is mad keen on F1. With a budget of 500 per ticket you have numerous options available to you. Thank you in advance! Its all covered and weve ranked it in order from our years of experience and personal opinions. Its been so informative reading all the advice & comments on here. 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. There are some hard-standing and tarmac areas. Whether you've chosen or are undecided, here's what view you'll get from your seat. Thanks Simon! Not only do you get a reserved seat on race day (avoiding general admission fights for space! It works out that some have tickets for adults but not children an vice versa. he event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. 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. 2 quick questions: 1. Hi Just booked tickets for 2015. we are in the international pit straight IPS3B/K/0238 looking forward to a great weekend!!!! I managed to find the following reviews on Trip Advisor, I hope this helps. So if you could help with the below queries, it would be great. Also what ticket would I need to buy? Following this, the cars head down the hangar straight (which provides some excellent viewing for those with general admission tickets) towards Stowe. I would be greatful for your tips! Take a camp chair, forget about blanket. I hope you enjoy your weekend and please come back to tell us about your experiences. General admission tickets can be over 50% cheaper for a 3-day pass than some of the grandstands at Silverstone, so its likely youll save yourself a heap of money. 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. Silverstone. 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. 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. If you click on the heading youll find more information and picutres. I must say, so far your website has been a god send so a big thank you. Weve being recommending the following ticket resellers for over 10 years now. It just says ticket holders only on the schedule, but what tickets? International will give them a better view of the start/finish and looks over the pits. 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. Hi Nick, Its all down to personal preference, I enjoy the section in front of the Vale grandstand and Maggots section. 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. Dive deep into the motorsport world. 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. We bring you the latest news & our own high quality content. For example I reckon this years GP weekend will cost about 300. You will need to be up early on race day to make sure you secure the best spots. Im so lost looking at all the info, any help is greatly appreciated!! Sorry for all the questions just want to gain better understanding before purchasing the tickets 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! (Adult) Its roving grandstand seats on Friday only (excluding Club Corner and Club Silverstone grandstands) so youll be able to get a good feel of where to go on Saturday. Is it still recommended to sit here: Thanks Any assistance wold be greatly appreciated Are you thinking of going for the day or for the whole weekend? These include pitlane & paddock walks, hospitality viewing with food from Michelin starred chefs, appearances from F1 Drivers and team personnel, circuit tours, and a whole host more. I will take a bus or buy a park and ride ticket too. Silverstone are only offering roving grandstand seats on Friday.