Hi !.. Grandstands come with the comfort of an allocated seat for race day and big screen viewing - plus around half are protected from the elements. he event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. Hi Tony, Check out our guide to Copse here.. https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/copse. Shame we wont be able to do the walk round on Thursday as got a two year old staying with family for two nights so didnt want to push my luck with 3 nights away!! Read more Luffield or check prices and availability for Luffield Tickets. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Has anyone got previous experience parking at the circuit? Hi, Im looking at a grandstand seat <200 for Sunday of the British GP. Hi Saravanan! Thanks in advance for any guidance , Im sorry to say with a budget of 400 your options are limited. Follow The keenest F1 fans will be queuing at the gate before hand to make they get their preferred spot. Stowe is still quite good and gives you a wide field of view. Yes roaming is great for practices & qualifying. I obviously dont know where seats will be in either do all seats offer a reasonably good view? I notice it doesnt seem to get a mention at all The early bird catches the F1 worm! What are the main differences of these areas & is it worth paying just that little bit extra for these areas, especially with the action on the Sun? Review. This will be our first time attending F1 but a celebration of birthday and wedding anniversary. Great info. 1) Where do I get the best view in the General Admission ticket category? If you have a 3 day ticket, it makes sense to spend the first day or two walking around the circuit to sample the different viewing areas and find your favourite before race day on Sunday. 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. 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. Take a camp chair, forget about blanket. 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. Hi ), a covered grandstand also offers the perfect protection from the wind and rain that can plague Silverstone on a nice summers afternoon. Following this, the cars head down the hangar straight (which provides some excellent viewing for those with general admission tickets) towards Stowe. Not bad! These give you the same access to the general admission spectating areas, but in addition you get access to four different GA Plus viewing areas on Friday and Saturday, and then just your chosen GA Plus viewing area on the Sunday. Looking to buy tickets as a Christmas present but dont want to spend much money, are Saturday standing general admission tickets still a good view if you get there early? Hi Simon: I would really like a bit more help in selecting between the two. Are you only going for the race day or whole weekend? Saturday - General Admission Includes access to general admission viewing areas, entertainment zones and concerts Roving access to selected grandstands (Lakeside, Hamilton Straight B, Abbey A, The View, Becketts, Woodcote A, Stowe C, Village A) Children under 11 go free, Children under 16 are half price Sunday - General Admission I have general admission tickets for the 2015 race on Sunday. We will also be bringing 2 young, but well behaved children with us. I would recommend Woodcote A Block 1. Will be going with my mom and our twins as well so the thing is I have no idea where to start. CCN/CC3/E/0404 What do you recommend Beckett, Abbey, or Stowe? 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. Would you put Vale as the best GA spot? These will come with a small cost. My advice is get there as early as you can and enjoy the day. Also check-out Beckets and Village. but with it being my first time at Silverstone im unsure how it all works. Without traction control, drivers have to play with the throttle and not be too eager otherwise the back of the car will start to slide out. I wouldnt bet against an accident like this happening again this year. The event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. Having checked the websites, I note that the tickets vary in prices. I promise no more!!! What would you suggest is best for the action? Its such a vast area and nicely sloped meaning its perfect for pitching up and relaxing. Also with general admission are there only standing places? View 716 Silverstone Dr, Richardson, TX 75080 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & . The drivers arrive at 300 km/h from the Hanger straight, tap the brakes and launch in towards the apex in 4th gear. Hi This has been really helpful to capture different perspectives thank you. Enjoy luxury catering and entertainment while soaking up the adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere. Hi Harry. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? Neil. A General Admission access allows you to roam around different track sections and look for the best vantage point. so with my me and my mum being F1 fans and her birthday being on the 6th july it would be great to get her tickets! At the MotoGP there will be helmet and leather parks for bikers. 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. Hi Stacy, Im sorry to say Im a bit biased and would choose F1 over MotoGP. It's great fun but tiring. Thank you so much once again. General Admission section row seat Hackey Silverstone Circuit 2013 British Grand Prix turn: Finish Line Hope this helps and please keep in touch wed love to hear from you on the day. How. 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. 2, Toilets can be bad especially with bad weather, but Ive never found them that bad not to go! Youll have a great time Gert! More on the Sunday, but qualifying will be busy around the whole circuit. 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. If you buy through the F1 ticket re-sellers on our site its best to request the block at time of booking. Have a great time! 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. I can tell you first hand that this is an excellent area to sit. General Admission tickets at Silverstone are the cheapest way to get access to the Formula One British Grand Prix. Id recommend calling the following helpline for further advice on disabled facilities 0844 3728 232. Hi was wondering which has the best view of the TV screen woodcote A or B?? Only VIP areas have their own toilets. See the cars rocket past at nearly 200 mph with fans lining the banking just a few yards away.. I wouldnt rule out Vale either. Its about precision and definitely about bravery! In 2022, on the Friday and Saturday of the race weekend the entrance gates were open to spectators at 7.30am. We cant wait for the experience! Hi Sally, If you have the budget Id recommend booking a Grandstand as you are guaranteed a seat in your chosen location. 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. 3) General Admission really is a take your chances kind of affair. Where is the most overtaking at Silverstone? Just use common sense. 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/ 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. How about a hotel at the circuit! Wife, son and myself making our first trip to Silverstone in 2016 from US. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! 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. Thanks. There are lots of good food vendors, these are often a little pricey, so bringing your own can be cheaper. Sorry me again. Are these right at the the far left hand side and if so can you see the vale corner from here. Hi Kev! Hoping to come to Silverstone for next years Grand Prix, our 1st time. Can I see any of Stowe and the vale chicane? The Club Silverstone package bridges the gap between hospitality and regular seating. Are these goods seats? The newly remained Hamilton Straight makes up the start/finish line. Silverstone held a pit walks last year on the Thursday. Ahead of their livery launch, what do we know about Red Bulls rumoured deal with Ford? If you dont want to do that, or have only got a ticket for Sunday, below are a few of my suggestions. Club was re-profiled for the 2010 race. Thank you so much in advance, I am quite nervous! Phone signal can be patchy so dont rely on being able to get on the 5 Live stream through your phones internet. About. There aren't many good places to watch from with general admission, and you'd need to be there very very early to get a decent spot. I plan on using the park and ride service-is this reliable, and much waiting/any tips? Apologies if this has been asked before, Im rushing now to get everything sorted. Its been so informative reading all the advice & comments on here. 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. Is row O really far back? Hi Simon. Lots of threads about this already. In the current circuit configuration, it is the last corner before the start/finish line. I must say, so far your website has been a god send so a big thank you. Could you recommend a good place to watch the race as we do not have any grand stand or seating preserved. Choose from 4 General Admission plus viewing areas: Copse A Terrace, Copse C Terrace, Luffield Terrace and Luffield Complex. I was thinking about a whole weekend, is it lot going on on Friday and Saturday ? Not sure if there are better places though. Hi I want to take my hubby and maybe our children 5 & 3 to either F1 or MotoGP. Watching F1, playing tennis, or supporting Tottenham. How many do you need, 2? Thanks for the feedback. Which grandstand has the widest seats ( for the bigger person ). Even then, some of the fast track ticket holders might have already nabbed the best spots (see next section). You should get to Silverstone by 7am if you want to get a good viewing spot for the F1 race. Any answers will be much appreciated, thank you in advance . The weather can have an enormous impact on moving around Silverstone. 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 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. Please check out our ticket page here and compare prices with the online re-sellers. 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. 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? General Admission ticket holders offer roving facilities of all Grandstands on Fridays (except T1 and Village B Enclosures and Club Silverstone). Thanks in advance for your help. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? I would recommend taking some binoculars. Thanks. 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. Sorry for all the questions just want to gain better understanding before purchasing the tickets Yes shouldnt be a problem looking at Silverstone FAQs but dont take any glass bottles. That aside my personal choice would be Becketts or Vale. This is a huge open area of grass that gives you views of the exit of Stowe and the whole of Vale, Club and the run on to the Hamilton Straight. This means you will have to get your steps in and walk around the circuit. Its all covered and weve ranked it in order from our years of experience and personal opinions. 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. This list is below, as posted ontheir website,and applies to Silverstone general admission ticket holders and every other type of ticket holder. You absolutely, 100% should take a chair to Silverstone if you have general admission tickets. This is for the race on Sunday or would it be better to buy seats in the stand. Hi Aidan! Also, if money were no object, where on the whole course would YOU go? This is the only way to guarantee a great view. How many rows are in Club? Hello, its my first time at silverstone and was just wondering a few things. People sit outside the gates from 8pm Saturday night waiting for them to open a 4am Sunday. Please come back and share your experiences after the race! And what does the band mean, how far is it ? Thanks!! I agree its something weve spoken to the ticket providers about before. https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=british-grand-prix&afid=7, Please shout if you require any more information! I hope the site has helped with your planning and hope you enjoy the race. The keenest of the F1 fans know exactly where to go and it will be difficult to beat them to the prime spots!! Theres an area in front of Vale (next to CLub) for General Admission tickets. How would row B seats sit, would you advise aiminh higher or lower for the best view? This is the email I got, are these any good for a Rossi Fan???? 1) Vale is the biggest General Admission area and is close to Club corner, the final corner, which is perfect for qualifying as drivers push at the end of the lap for pole position. Many thanks John. 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. Sat here youll see the cars entering the pits and those in 2019 sawthat Vettel and Verstappen crash first-hand. It just says ticket holders only on the schedule, but what tickets? So depending on your seats you should have some great views of the in race action. You wont have a reserved grandstand seat, instead it will be first-come first-served in the stands you have access to. Can anybody shed any light and are they likely to be any good? Parcel . Whilst a standard general admission ticket doesnt 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. The only downside is Village A and Farm are not covered. My son (14) and I are total novices to F1, but he is a total F1 nerd (his words). You must make sure the gate staff scan your ticket on the way out, and then again on the way back in. The bus leaves from Silverstone, Car Park West 4 at 17:00 on the Sunday and 16:30 on the Saturday. Just need two tickets and I re read your info on Stowe so will go for that. 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) Hi, I am buying F1 ticket for my husband as a Christmas present. Are you thinking of going for the day or for the whole weekend? Have you checked out the maps on the tickets sites to see locations of stands and prices? Next up well combineThe View, Farm Curve and Villiage. Your info above is fantastic, and after many searches of the internet, is one of the most comprehensive, so congratulations on a great source of info! I have viewed tickets on offer and there is Woodcote A block 1 and 2 and Woodcote B block 1 and 2. https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/tickets. Hi Neil, Theres not a lot in it really both have good views. Sorry again! You can add them to our Facebook page or do you have a Flickr or Google Plus account? Thank you X. Hi Charlotte, Both are good spots. Ill see you all there next year at the home of British Motorsport!!! Thanks Sean! Did MotoGP in Valencia before children. Formerly a tight chicane, Abbey is now an immensely fast right hand corner that is approached at 300km/h and leads onto the new circuit loop, first introduced for the 2010 British Grand Prix. If you would stay in a place like Weedon, what is the best recommendation for getting to the track on race day. There will be numerous bars dotted around throughout the circuit which will be selling alcohol as well. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V. Take a walk to find the best views and see the cars and drivers perform under extreme conditions. Hi what is the best all round place to watch in GA for the F1. We are travelling from the south coast, and dont want to pay the 55 car park fee! 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. In my opinion, these seats are the best value for money, whats not to love? Silverstone has a very broad choice of general admission views with areas stretching all around the track. Arriving at enormous speed after two flat out corners, the drivers have to pick a braking point whilst coming from the right hand side to the left hand side of the circuit. Were bringing a motor home but hadnt thought much about budget. Hi Simon: We will be coming up from Cornwall , CCN/CC3 is Club Corner (Block 3). Woodcote is great choice! when do silverstone tickets go on sale 2023. Regards; Hi Astrid, Discounted grandstand child tickets are available for children up to 15 years of age (excluding Ultimate, Platinum and Gold Grandstands). I am booking for a weekend for hubbys 40th as a surprise. Look forward to hear your thoughts after! 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. Vale and Farm both offer good views of the circuit but they are open air. Gary. Enjoy! The atmosphere around there is usually very good and the cars will be showing off all that horsepower in front of you. We bring you the latest news & our own high quality content. The map below from the Silverstone website shows their locations. GA Tickets, camping, food, a program and a team shirt or cap if im feeling flush. A Vale ticket (grandstand in general), in that way, is better than GA? Just worried row B would be restricted view with fencing. What local hotels are there within walking distance from the track. Please contact us if you would like to use our content. I have also been told that the weekend ticket allows you to roam the circuit through FP1 Fp2 etc. (Child Under 16) Has F1 docuseries Drive to Survive lost its shine? As they pass Stowe corner the cars will fly past the Vale grandstand. -00:0029:26 The 2021 British Grand Prix is nearly upon us. Disabled view from Luffield what is that like? (Adult) What are the main differences of these areas & is it worth paying just that little bit extra for these areas. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! If you were just buying a Sunday general admission ticket where would you suggest you sit? Its just very scary making choices when you have never been there before, so I really appreciate this page and all of your support. Looking at the uncovered grandstand seats. Many have chosen seats already, but some are still available. Take a walk to find the best views and see the cars and their drivers perform under extreme conditions. Please help me choose? Hi Simon, I am looking to book the package available for the 4 nights staying at the Snooze hotel with breakfast and evening meal. 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. Best view block wise you can suggest for action, podium perhaps (but more important is action) Hi Louise, Id recommend contacting the ticket re-seller to ask exactly where youll be seated. Hi Sarah, Farm curve is a great spot especially at the start of the race as its just after the start/finish straight. This is my first time. My plan is to use friday and sat as a roaming reccy of the track and find a spot for sunday then get there early on race day. Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Bed and Breakfast Silverstone Packages Flights to Silverstone Silverstone Restaurants Silverstone Attractions . We only bought our tickets for general admission yesterday so a bit of a last minute thing! More on this in the sections below, including some outfit examples at the bottom of the page. I was looking to go for a seating option but being undercover is not an issue. I personally think the Farm Curve tickets are better than Copse C and National Pit Straight. 2 Adult 2 Children Woodcote Grandstand seats I have general admin tickets for Saturday and am going with my son (his first GP). The International Pit Straight is opposite the pits. 3 Becketts corner. Absolutely buzzing and cant wait for my first ever Grand Prix. Many seats at Woodcote will offer a brilliant view of the Wellington Straight (Woodcote A) and all the action taking place along there. There are some hard-standing and tarmac areas. You can see the cars go through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight from the Becketts stand. For example I reckon this years GP weekend will cost about 300. More on that below. The MissFit Vegan. CCN/CC3/E/0403 Thanks Simon! Both Block 1 and 2 have great views of the Woodcote, Luffield corners. WOB/WDB1/D/0011 Im sure youve read on the guide it can be a real scramble to get the best spots. Enjoy your weekend! The MAX I can pay is 250 PP for the Sunday ( and maybe Saturday) Is the seating allocated or do you just turn up and take any that are free? WOB/WDB1/P/0013 My personal choice would be Farm Corner as it has a great view of the start.