I appreciate the feedback. Prices for Sunday General Admission are 155 and the cheapest Grandstand tickets are 205. Also is it possible to stand on General admin ticket at Club? I think Club Corner runs from low numbers on the right to high numbers on the left (looking at the circuit). Yes shouldnt be a problem looking at Silverstone FAQs but dont take any glass bottles. http://www.gootickets.com/EF1/en/formula-1/silverstone/ 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! You can book Park and Ride tickets nearer the time (April 2016). 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. Check out our guide with video for more information. Grandstands come with the comfort of an allocated seat for race day and big screen viewing - plus around half are protected from the elements. 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. . It IS expensive at Silverstone for everything!! 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. All help welcome. 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. And stop by and let us know how the weekend went in July . Lia. People sit outside the gates from 8pm Saturday night waiting for them to open a 4am Sunday. If you looking to sit on the Grass youll need General Admission tickets. I do not feel the general admission will be appropriate as I will not be able to travel at the crack of dawn (we live approx. Hi Jon, I agree with their recommendations. If you click on the heading youll find more information and picutres. 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! Will we have a good view from there. do we get to sit in a grandstand? Thanks so much for your help, youre a star. The newly remained Hamilton Straight makes up the start/finish line. There general admission area Vale is massive and will no doubt have screens. I would really like a bit more help in selecting between the two. Enjoy luxury catering and entertainment while soaking up the adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere. As you can see, Free Practice 1 starts at 10am for an hour and a half, and FP2 starts 2pm, again, for an hour and a half. 2020, Catch up with what happened in FP3 as we wait for the first qualifying of the season to begin you can take a chair in thats not a problem, although I do recommend arriving early. Club Corner continues to be the fans favourite because you get to see the international straight, Club Corner, Vale the pity entry and the podium. Stowe is on the opposite side of the track to the main entrance so quite a walk with little ones. Im looking at availability and at the moment I can book copse c or farm curve 3. Is there an open pit lane walk on a thursday at Silverstone as with some other european tracks? The Park and Ride bus service will drop you just outside the Luffield entrance and from here the closest grandstands are Luffield, Abbey and International Pit Straight. Are these goods seats? If you were just buying a Sunday general admission ticket where would you suggest you sit? Silverstone held a pit walks last year on the Thursday. Please check out our ticket page here and compare prices with the online re-sellers. 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? 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. A 6-pack of beer, however, will be fine. Letters run from A (bottom / front row) up to about N/P/Q depending on the stand. General admission areas do provide good views but the Saturday is almost as busy as Sunday. 2 Stowe corner. In your opinion is it best to view in A or B and which Block? I have read that you need to get there early to get the best spot, and this may not be easy as most of the hotels are already booked up but I have managed to find one about 20 miles away, so are we best doing the park and ride and booking it when I buy tickets? Scroll down to the General Admission tab on the following page and watch the YouTuve video there. Dont rush to leave the circuit as soon as the race finishes. 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. Its a much smaller GA area, in front of the middle of the three grandstands only. Second question is, what time do car parks and park and ride close on a Sunday? (I wont hold you to it :). 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. my budget is max 275 where do you think would be best I was considering farm curve and club A but I am unsure if they are any good at all for overtaking never mind better. In some ways its a frustrating corner for F1 drivers as it is low speed and is all about a clean exit onto the >National Pit Straight. Any advice for places to stay and parking for the whole weekend. Wife, son and myself making our first trip to Silverstone in 2016 from US. Read somewhere that you are far away from track? The weather can have an enormous impact on moving around Silverstone. No more! (Adult) By clicking submit you are accepting the terms of Silverstone's privacy policy Booking tickets to take my 91 year old Mother to the grand prix. Silverstone has many fields and grassed areas. The only thing I think Ive worked out is that well camp for the weekend. But I have a couple of questions: Luffield and Woodcote are often some of the most underestimated seats on the track. Just experience it away from the telly.. Of all the Silverstone general admission tips on this page this is probably the #1 tip! At the MotoGP there will be helmet and leather parks for bikers. See our article on the Silverstone dress code for detailed information on what to wear. Hi Harry. 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. I seem to remember that on practice and Qualy days there were some limited grandstands open to GA ticket holders? This is the only way to guarantee a great view. Please come back and share your experiences after the race! 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. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? 9.00am - 6.00pm: Australian EST. If you are quick off the mark and get in to the circuit early, you can blag some great viewing spots. Since 1950 the former aerodrome has served as the leading racing car track holding host to legendary drivers such as Guiseppe Farina and Lewis Hamilton. This is a fan favourite as youre always guaranteed to see some overtaking action at the tight left / right chicane of Vale. Hi Diana! Also check-out Beckets and Village. Its all covered and weve ranked it in order from our years of experience and personal opinions. Hi !.. Also should I go for Sunday the race day or the weekend ? First GP in July,thinking of viewing from Stowe with the family, but how far is Stowe from the Main Entrance ? Stand and band wise? That will give you an idea of some of the best spots. Where are the podium celebrations held or any other celebrations/events had after the race Weve being recommending the following ticket resellers for over 10 years now. 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 . The general admission spectating area here runs in front of the grandstand. I can however confirm that row D is 4 rows from the front of the grandstand. Gates open at 6am although Ive never been able to get out of my sleeping bag to see that! Wind break one of the tiny tents or single side wind breaks can help, but dont go too big or you risk taking up spectating room for others. Silverstone Guide All Silverstone Hotels; Skip to main content. Just the Sunday race. lot of money to spend for first come first served seating???? Youve picked a great year to start and Silverstone have lots on next weekend to commemorate the 50th race at the circuit. 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! You wont have a reserved grandstand seat, instead it will be first-come first-served in the stands you have access to. We bring you the latest news & our own high quality content. 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! General Admission tickets at Silverstone are the cheapest way to get access to the Formula One British Grand Prix. See our article on Vale corner viewing for more info on the view, TV screens and spectating at this spot. I have no idea what im doing seat and stand wise, but im hoping for an early bird at club corner. Thanks Simon. What do you recommend Beckett, Abbey, or Stowe? My dad is taking me to Silverstone for the first time for my birthday weekend. GENERAL ADMISSION. Harry. Thanks a lot for your help. Looks like you are in club block 3 4 rows back , We are a few rows behind you always sit in club block 3 view is fab , Hi there the kids have clubbed together and booked our tickets to the F1 in July this year< cant wait as it will be our first time.Just got a few questions to ask, https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/tickets. It is the experience, atmosphere and the buzz I really would like to get. I only have tickets for Saturday so will look at Vale and get there early, It should be a good race after what happened this weekend. Hello, its my first time at silverstone and was just wondering a few things. Enjoy! James, 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)? It just says ticket holders only on the schedule, but what tickets? Youll have a great time Gert! Buying a Grandstand ticket makes for a more relaxed day as most stands provide numbered seating but it all depends on your budget. The race starts at 1pm on the Sunday. What would you suggest is best for the action? You can add them to our Facebook page or do you have a Flickr or Google Plus account? I wouldnt rule out Vale either. I also wonder which is the closest to the big screen I see on the video you have posted on your site with regard Woodcote. Thankyou so much! I must say, so far your website has been a god send so a big thank you. Yes roaming is great for practices & qualifying. Disabled view from Luffield what is that like? My advice is get there as early as you can and enjoy the day. I gather your best places to go are Vale, Becketts and Farm curve, would it be in that order? 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. . Wife does not walk well. WOB/WDB1/P/0014 First time at Silverstone, booked the whole weekend. I received my tickets and for sunday Gp i am seating IN D 0328 international pit straight can you please show me on a map where would i be seating as coming over from Australia. 3) General Admission really is a take your chances kind of affair. Finally, Club Corner are the seats on the final corner. They have booked us in Stowe A- what's the actual view like from there? Not sure if there are better places though. Or would Block 2 B0465 be better for seeing the corner, podium and the pit. I am visiting for the first time this year and have no idea what tickets to buy Even then, some of the fast track ticket holders might have already nabbed the best spots (see next section). 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. Thank you so much in advance, I am quite nervous! I am trying to book tickets for the MotoGP next year and its offering me block 1 CCNCC1J 0539. Where should I sit at Silverstone general admission? So you may be far or further away from the circuit than the 14 rows in front of you, but this means you are higher (think fences!) The Club Silverstone package bridges the gap between hospitality and regular seating. There will be loads of food and drinks vendors on site, but these will be quite pricey. 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. Thanks. Hi, I am buying F1 ticket for my husband as a Christmas present. Club has a great view of the last section of the circuit, entry to the pits and the start of the finish line. If your bag gets searched on the way in and they find 8 litres of Vodka in there, you may well get some of it taken off you. Glad to hear youre coming to a GP for the first time. , Alonso goes fastest with his first lap out of the box Sat here youll see the cars entering the pits and those in 2019 sawthat Vettel and Verstappen crash first-hand. Drones are absolutely not allowed at Silverstone for the F1, and if you are caught attempting to fly one you will have the police to deal with. The second apex is much tighter than the first. Smoking and vaping is allowed in the open general admission areas at Silverstone. Hiya, hope you can help. Come on Hamilton! We will have a great time ;), staying on Woodlands campsite! For those who have already bought Pre-erected camping with Perfectly Pitched Camping and need access to Silverstone Woodlands. Husband loves both! My personal blog about healthy vegan eating, growing my own food, and moving toward self sustainability. My options as of today are Village A, Farm, Club A, or Stowe for 199 or Vale for 149.95 (currently cheaper than GA through Silverstone website). I notice it doesnt seem to get a mention at all Hope you can help me to make up my mind. I have general admin tickets for Saturday and am going with my son (his first GP). 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. Hi Whether youve chosen or are undecided, heres what view youll get from your seat. Grandstands have been installed along the majority of the length of the pit straight, in a place where previously only a few general admission fans may watch the race from. Regards; Hi Astrid, Discounted grandstand child tickets are available for children up to 15 years of age (excluding Ultimate, Platinum and Gold Grandstands). 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. Did 2013 @ Farm Curve, were sat up top. 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. Hi Kev! Instead plan to spend another couple of hours enjoying the live music, concerts and after parties. Presumably you can take food and drink into the place (given I have heard the catering options are awful)?