All help welcome. Its about precision and definitely about bravery! The large TV screens above the old pit lane also aid you in keeping tracking of events around the rest of the Silverstone circuit. As a total novice to this, where does the race start? 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. I personally think the Farm Curve tickets are better than Copse C and National Pit Straight. Dont forget the Cut To The Race podcast!! 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? Glad to hear youre coming to a GP for the first time. You can to bring a rucksack to Silverstone as long as it not over 20 litres capacity. 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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. My husband has a bad knee and can not stand for lobg, Club Silverstone for 14 years! Check out our Woodcote guide for pictures and more information. Hoping to come to Silverstone for next years Grand Prix, our 1st time. Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. Any assistance wold be greatly appreciated Dentons > The Legal 500 Rankings Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax Tier 1 Dentons calls upon its extensive international footprint to support clients on a broad variety of There is no dress code for general admission, general admission plus or grandstand seat ticket holders at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. If you are driving to the circuit dont forget to arrange your parking at Silverstone in advance. Id recommend you go along to Saturday practice too if you can. Hi John, Im personally really not keen on those Band 12 National Pit Straight tickets. As they pass Stowe corner the cars will fly past the Vale grandstand. since you have been at Stowe I thought Id ask your opinion. 2 Adult 2 Children Woodcote Grandstand seats Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? You literally just get to see the cars go past you at full speed and that is it. Fast track tickets for the F1 at Silverstone allow you to gain entry 30 minutes earlier than the normal general admission tickets. 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. Bring a cool box as well again the 20 litre limit applies to this. Cheaper grandstands worth considering include Vale and Village A. Hi EnterF1 We were thinking of doing park and ride and want to go for a covered grandstand. There is an offer on band 5:Luffield A, is this better then band 11 vale and band 11 Stowe, I was thinking about the cover too. Its just very scary making choices when you have never been there before, so I really appreciate this page and all of your support. We have seats Woodcote A 0147 & 0148. Hi Liz, General Admission tickets dont include reserve seats, is that what youve purchased? INSURANCE, EDUCATIONAL ADMISSION, SCHOLARHSIPS, OR FELLOWSHIPS, HOUSING, TENANCY, BENEFITS, PRIVILEGES OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT. i dont mind the money but as a fan would you recommend club corner or international pit straights? So where better to sit than either the Becketts grandstand or the all-new chapel grandstand covering these corners. Its the first time of going & I want to get it right without completely breaking the bank, so am thinking of booking Bronze tickets. THURSDAY PIT WALK In your opinion is it best to view in A or B and which Block? The event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. The page on the Silverstone website is for 2015 (http://www.silverstone.co.uk/news/pit-walk-2015-formula-1-british-grand-prix/) and nothing for this year. 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? 9,296, The fastest growing F1 community for fans! Answer 1 of 3: Hi! Is row O really far back? The F1 Village used to be located behind Woodcote, but is now located on the track itself on the now disused Bridge corner. I just bought General Admission ticket for Saturdays qualifying session. These can sometimes double up quite well as seats. Hi Jan, Have you checked out the maps on the tickets sites to see locations of stands and prices? They all provide secure online payments, multi currency and a choice of general admission, grandstand seating and hospitality packages. You can book Park and Ride tickets nearer the time (April 2016). Any advice for places to stay and parking for the whole weekend. Kindest Regards Jon. 2 x 3-day General Admission Tickets. Juts bought a ticket and heard it was better to get the park and ride service..oh well.just hope I aint stuck in traffic on the way out (at least not to much). We had a great view of that area, as the cars came around from the International pit straight. If I'm interested in seeing some overtaking and a bit more of the cars, is there any grandstand you'd recommend? The park and ride says no tickets available. As Ive said, I believe Vale is probably the best bet, especially for the picnic idea! These are fine and there are some great views. Club has a great view of the last section of the circuit, entry to the pits and the start of the finish line. -EST. Itll be our first time at Silverstone so wondered which GA section offers best options. Check out our guide with video for more information. We cover F1, F2, W-Series and more. The Silverstone general admission tips on this page are also applicable to MotoGP general admission ticket holders. Hi Stacy, Im sorry to say Im a bit biased and would choose F1 over MotoGP. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Hi Tony, Check out our guide to Copse here.. https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/copse. You are going to get some serious speed through that section! Thank you in advance. Lots of threads about this already. The weather can have an enormous impact on moving around Silverstone. If you leave it any later you will get stuck in HUGE amounts of traffic. Would love to see some of your pictures if youre happy to share and maybe you could give us an insight to some of the best places infield! I must say, so far your website has been a god send so a big thank you. Any chance you can tell me the numbers of the seats in Woodcote, cant find a plan of them anywhere?? We cant wait to be at Silverstone next week, and we hope to see some of you there. Rossi fan, Pedrosa fan, Crutchlow fan Woodcote is great! Silverstone. Have you considered Snoozebox? Youll get a brilliant view of cars flying down the Wellington Straight, the end of which is partial to a few braking zone crashes. I dont see a problem doing this with General Admission tickets as there not specific to a location or seat. Hi Answer 1 of 3: Hi! The map below courtesy of the Silverstone website shows the general admission spectating areas around the outside of the circuit. General admission viewing areas are located in odd places around the circuit, where the views may be restricted in comparison to the more expensive tickets, though you can sometimes get closer to the action from unique viewing points. This is the email I got, are these any good for a Rossi Fan???? If youre looking for some inspiration on where to sit at Silverstone, then youve come to the right place! Is this correct or is my memory failing!? I just cant confirm which end itll be. 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? Are you still allowed to take seats in. Usually with GA tickets in Silverstone you would need to be at the track at 6am to get to the best locations, but with these more premium areas you probably don't need to rush in, as they should hopefully limit the numbers enough so that whereever you are in this area you get a good spot. Whether you've chosen or are undecided, here's what view you'll get from your seat. Hi Simon. 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. 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. Also should I go for Sunday the race day or the weekend ? Of all the Silverstone general admission tips on this page this is probably the #1 tip! Complete F1 virgin trying to book tickets for my boyfriends 30th birthday! Looking at the uncovered grandstand seats. Id recommend contacting the re-seller you purchased them through to check your options. Any advice on this would be greatly received, many thanks. I heard woodcote was good for rossi fans so I brought Thank you so much in advance, I am quite nervous! Im intending to book 4 tickets for the 2018 race, mainly as an 18th birthday surprise for my son. 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? The best tip i can give you is get there early and if possible check out the viewing spots during Saturday practice. I wouldnt bet against an accident like this happening again this year. Hi Sally, If you have the budget Id recommend booking a Grandstand as you are guaranteed a seat in your chosen location. Other than the racing is there much else happening there? 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. Thank you so much once again. Hi Lisa, Club is a good choice youll also get a view of Vale which can offer some good overtaking. Im the same, taking my son to his first GP and my first time at Silverstone. Sat here youll have a fabulous view of the first corner, so be on the lookout for some first corner chaos. The race starts at 1pm on the Sunday. I can however confirm that row D is 4 rows from the front of the grandstand. In the current circuit configuration, it is the last corner before the start/finish line. Hi Diana! My friend and I walked the whole circuit last year and sat at different points, we settled for farm curve and luckily enough all the action happened in front of us, I recommend it, fast into it and slow out, lots of room for error lol. Thank you, James for the information. 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. 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. Please note: for the 2023 event, General Admission tickets do not include roving access to the public grandstands on Friday. Back to the seating, is worth the extra money for the covered granstands and if so where? For a few extra quid you can buy general admission plus tickets at the Silverstone F1. 3) General Admission really is a take your chances kind of affair. Hi Simon, Also with general admission are there only standing places? 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. etc. See our posts on Becketts and Chapel corners for more info on where to sit, stand and spectate from. Some of the most popular general admission spots are outlined below but take time to explore the circuit and find your own favourite spots. 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! 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. Have a great time. But let me know if you need more help and an idea of your budget would be good. Food you are allowed to bring your own food in to Silverstone. We bring you the latest news & our own high quality content. She is reasonably mobile but wont want to walk too far and her eyesight is not great but she is mad keen on F1. During the F1, the Civil Aviation Authority makes the airspace above the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit a no-fly zone. Can you please offer some suggestion in terms of the tickets I should be looking at? 1, You can book a mega bus to and from Silverstone. Lia. If not wheres the best place to sit for viewing? 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 . General admission areas do provide good views but the Saturday is almost as busy as Sunday. I know you get roving Grandstand tickets Fri & Sat, but am thinking it would be good to have specific booked tickets for the Sunday race. This area is absolutely buzzing since the circuit revamp, and tickets always sell out months before the race. Can I see any of Stowe and the vale chicane? As above, no glass bottles are allowed. Is it worth the extra cost for the stand? Instead plan to spend another couple of hours enjoying the live music, concerts and after parties. To make the most of your visit, read the rest of this article for my best Silverstone general admission tips, include the complete list on what to bring with you at the bottom of the page. Our article on spectating at Stowe corner has a lot more info. 22,817 Viewing takes place from a wide range of flat and banked areas surrounding the entire circuit, so you can choose your preferred spot or mix things up by changing your position throughout the weekend. No step ladders or raised platforms allowed. Thanks you. The Podium is in view from Club, but Club A is the furthest of the stands from the podium. Gates open at 6am although Ive never been able to get out of my sleeping bag to see that! 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. Did MotoGP in Valencia before children. Hi Simon. Sounds great Id have to say Becketts or Vale but Im not sure how close youll be able to get to the circuit. By clicking submit you are accepting the terms of Silverstone's privacy policy Were bringing a motor home but hadnt thought much about budget. Dont rush to leave the circuit as soon as the race finishes. If not is it expensive to buy there? GA Tickets, camping, food, a program and a team shirt or cap if im feeling flush. Have you tried Block 3 which is the closest to the corner? The bus leaves from Silverstone, Car Park West 4 at 17:00 on the Sunday and 16:30 on the Saturday. Just to also this is a great site and very informative! Hi all, me & my 9 year son are going the brittish gramprix this year but on general admission on the sunday. Unfortunately bikes are no longer allow inside the venue for the Silverstone F1. and will we have any big screen view from there? Hi Simon, just about to book the other half some surprise tickets for christmas. Hi !.. Farm Curve is good for the start and with the changes planned for 2017 both should be good from an overtaking point of view. Its between Stowe corner and Club corner. 4) Is it easy to reach by public transport? 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. 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. Hi Catherine. Write by: . 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. Stand and band wise? Hi Jon, I agree with their recommendations. -00:0029:26 The 2021 British Grand Prix is nearly upon us. Your email address will not be published. Although the atmosphere is still fantastic in the numerous grandstands that line the circuit in this area, the buzz of looking over into an active pit lane has been lost with the circuit modifications made over the last few years. We will have a great time ;), staying on Woodlands campsite! Im booking tickets for my husband and his father. Thank you, my son is 18 and can not wait. Have fun. 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)? . 2) What time the practise & qualifying sessions start on Saturday? Copse, Abbey and Woodcote also great spots and you cant forget the International Pit Straight! I managed to find the following reviews on Trip Advisor, I hope this helps. Having checked the websites, I note that the tickets vary in prices. I watched the 2010 GP from Luffield. Not sure if there are better places though. X. I want to treat my husband by taking him for his 30th birthday next year, but I am a bit clueless which grandstand to book, the above info was helpful but I still am struggling to decide, I know he would love a spot that is good for possibly seeing overtaking, any ideas where might be best? Being row O this of course means you are in the 15th row back. Parcel . Hi Just booked tickets for 2015. we are in the international pit straight IPS3B/K/0238 Without one youll be stood up or uncomfortably sat on the grass all day, with a poor view. Im only going for race day with a GA ticket. Hi Eric, All are good for views of corners but for different reasons. We have a 3 day pass and are planning to camp from either Wednesday or Thursday and want to do the pit walk on Thursday..but there is no info about it. There is a dress code for Silverstone hospitality area ticket holders. I would be greatful for your tips! If you would stay in a place like Weedon, what is the best recommendation for getting to the track on race day. Come on Hamilton! As ever it largely depends on your budget. I am booking 2016 tickets as a surprise for my partner, and I was wondering whether to do general admission or covered stand, just for the Sunday. Maggotts and Becketts are probably the most famous section of corners on the F1 calendar. I think Club Corner runs from low numbers on the right to high numbers on the left (looking at the circuit). 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! Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Guest House Silverstone Holiday Homes Silverstone Holiday Packages Silverstone Flights Silverstone Restaurants . Has F1 docuseries Drive to Survive lost its shine? First time at Silverstone, booked the whole weekend. Are you thinking of going for the day or for the whole weekend? How. Youll see the drivers right at the maximum of their potential and the cars pushed to their limits. If I buy General Admission tickets is there a specific place I can sit or is it standing room only? Id recommend starting with a budget. Thanks Simon! This is the only way to guarantee a great view. You get a view all the way down the pit straight and get a podium view. 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 Terrible decision!? Hi The newly remained Hamilton Straight makes up the start/finish line. 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. The keenest of the F1 fans know exactly where to go and it will be difficult to beat them to the prime spots!! Thanks Sean! I would recommend Woodcote A Block 1. I gather your best places to go are Vale, Becketts and Farm curve, would it be in that order? Friday is a great day at Silverstone to mooch around and check out the F1 cars in action from multiple angles. We are in grandstand at farm curve 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. My dad is taking me to Silverstone for the first time for my birthday weekend. I am visiting for the first time this year and have no idea what tickets to buy Yes roaming is great for practices & qualifying. I want see turns. Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. Hi Simon: Both Block 1 and 2 have great views of the Woodcote, Luffield corners. 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. 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. For safety reasons there is no luggage storage at Silverstone, at the F1 or any other events for general admission ticket holders. A General Admission access allows you to roam around different track sections and look for the best vantage point. Nothing has been announced for this year as yet. Agree and Continue. As well as this, you should be able to see some world-class pitstops, and of course, youll see the beginning of some overtaking moves as DRS starts to kick in. Check out our Where to Sit Guide for more information. Gary. Hi, Im looking at a grandstand seat <200 for Sunday of the British GP. The turn in speed can be over 280 km/h and is mind blowing to watch! Many have chosen seats already, but some are still available. 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. Bringing your own food is a good way to save some money. Thank you Marta, Where are the best viewpoints for those with General Admission tickets. A great spot to see excellent racing. Take a camp chair, forget about blanket. Thanks. Is Club section 1 the nearest part of Club to the start straight? This site is fab, all the advice has given me a much better idea of where to book. Some of the facilities are better than others and some that Ive used arent ideal for young children. Because that was something we really wanted to see but werent sure whether you could or not! 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!! Money cards, contactless and cash all worth bringing. , Alonso goes fastest with his first lap out of the box Lia, I have purchased tickets for Sunday for my husband and my elderly (84) father. Thanks Simon. Silverstone. 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. (Child Under 16). Reading posts above its advised to get there early. Or would Block 2 B0465 be better for seeing the corner, podium and the pit. The only exception to this is registered assistance dogs, in which instance you must contact Silverstone beforehand on enquiries@silverstone.co.uk to make the appropriate arrangements. Hope this helps and please keep in touch wed love to hear from you on the day. If youre looking for Sunday only tickets you will be able to buy seats in Copse C and the National Pit Straight. There are two GA Plus areas at Copse Corner, and two at Luffield Corner. 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. If you are quick off the mark and get in to the circuit early, you can blag some great viewing spots. 2020, Catch up with what happened in FP3 as we wait for the first qualifying of the season to begin 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? The early bird catches the F1 worm! Stowe A and Stowe B ticket holders get to see the cars drive the length of the Hanger straight, negotiate Stowe and then drop down the hill of Vale and onto club, Abbey has now earned the title of turn 1 thanks to the introduction of the new circuit layout and location of the pits and paddock for 2011.