Not sure if there are better places though. My husband has a bad knee and can not stand for lobg, Club Silverstone for 14 years! Any assistance wold be greatly appreciated Hi Steve, Answer 1 of 3: Hi! Which is better, the Farm Curve, or Stowe? Thanks for your help! Hi, I am looking at buying weekend GA tickets however I have a very bad back and cannot stand for long. Thanks. 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? I would much appreciate your help/advice. Next year however Im going to take my kids for Saturday qualifying, so have bought GA tickets for them. You would get a reserved seat in Becketts for all 3 days, an event programme and other souvenirs, and access to a private marquee where you can mingle and purchase food and beverages. 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. An umbrella (it's the UK after all) good for rain or sunshine. As for seating, if you have a 3 day grandstand ticket, its roving in available grandstands on Friday and Saturday and a reserved seat in the selected grandstand on Sunday accept Club Silverstone. 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. Silverstone are only offering roving grandstand seats on Friday. Hi Lizzie, Im sure they will be happy with both stands. You literally just get to see the cars go past you at full speed and that is it. Hoping to come to Silverstone for next years Grand Prix, our 1st time. Sorry to say it looks like youre in for a fair walk. HelloThank you for such good information. Read those for much more detail on the best ways to get to the circuit. The early bird catches the F1 worm! 1 Vale corner. This list is below, as posted ontheir website,and applies to Silverstone general admission ticket holders and every other type of ticket holder. 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. We have 4 tickets and they all say G and are in the 500s. Hi Jon, I agree with their recommendations. Youll still have a blast on the National Pits Straight rest assured. Its powerful, beautifully designed and comes with everything you need to engage your visitors and increase conversions. 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. Unfortunately the circuit has not released any maps of each individual grandstand so Im unable to provide this. They seem absolutely glued to the track as the aerodynamics push the car into the ground. Other than the racing is there much else happening there? This Vale option is a good one in that sense? Luffield and Woodcote are often some of the most underestimated seats on the track. 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. Just to also this is a great site and very informative! A 6-pack of beer, however, will be fine. Hi Diana! The only thing I think Ive worked out is that well camp for the weekend. To get the best views Id recommend going on a Saturday too and check out some of the viewing spots. Im booking tickets for my husband and his father. We have seats Woodcote A 0147 & 0148. On Sunday, the day of the race, they opened at 6:30am. Hi Saravanan! 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. https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=british-grand-prix&afid=7, Please shout if you require any more information! Of all the Silverstone general admission tips on this page this is probably the #1 tip! Youll have to be up early mind to secure one of the best spots. General admission areas do provide good views but the Saturday is almost as busy as Sunday. Its like a Rattlesnake: Hamilton critical of Mercedes car in Melbourne. 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. Also what location? All help welcome. I am looking to take my elderly dad to his first ever (and prob his last as getting on) F1 at Silverstone. 3) What time do i need to reach the circuit to get a better seat and view? Many have chosen seats already, but some are still available. Is there an open pit lane walk on a thursday at Silverstone as with some other european tracks? The International Pit Straight is an area of the Silverstone circuit that is seeing constant development year after year. 2 Adult 2 Children Woodcote Grandstand seats 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. I personally think the Farm Curve tickets are better than Copse C and National Pit Straight. I will take a bus or buy a park and ride ticket too. all in all Silverstone is just an awesome track to be at during a Grand Prix. I am a complete F1 novice, but Im seriously thinking of booking some tickets for the other half for the race in 2018. Agree and Continue. when do silverstone tickets go on sale 2023. 2020, Catch up with what happened in FP3 as we wait for the first qualifying of the season to begin 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. My advice is get there as early as you can and enjoy the day. 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! I am booking for a weekend for hubbys 40th as a surprise. Required fields are marked *. This is my first time. More on that below. 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. 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? Spare batteries for the radio if its not rechargeable. 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? 1) The MegaBus option offers a one-way ticket or it is a round-trip? How. General Admission tickets at Silverstone are the cheapest way to get access to the Formula One British Grand Prix. Is it worth the extra cost for the stand? Hi all, me & my 9 year son are going the brittish gramprix this year but on general admission on the sunday. 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. Without one youll be stood up or uncomfortably sat on the grass all day, with a poor view. Its the first time of going & I want to get it right without completely breaking the bank, so am thinking of booking Bronze tickets. I obviously dont know where seats will be in either do all seats offer a reasonably good view? . 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). Perfect. Totally agree with your choice in stands you may have to pay a little more though. Anybody else have any recommendations? Some of the best General Admission viewing areas at Silverstone include the International Pits Straight (with a view of the start/finish line), Stowe, Luffield, . Sorry again! Hi Nick, Its all down to personal preference, I enjoy the section in front of the Vale grandstand and Maggots section. 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. Take an fm radio so you can tune into silverstone radio for the 5 Live coverage (helps you understand what's going on). If you take a look at GooTickets they do have discounts for Children under 15, Hi 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. Is it still recommended to sit here: Take a camp chair, forget about blanket. Any chance you can tell me the numbers of the seats in Woodcote, cant find a plan of them anywhere?? Budget isnt an issue I would just really appreciate some advice on where to start !? Thank you, my son is 18 and can not wait. https://www.flickr.com/photos/125055822@N03/ 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. Can I buy tickets separately? Hiya, I have purchased tickets for the British GP weekend G/A, ( my 1st ) camping at Woodlands and was wondering on the best vantage points for the Sunday in your opinion and any screen views available in said areas. Absolutely buzzing and cant wait for my first ever Grand Prix. In 2022, on the Friday and Saturday of the race weekend the entrance gates were open to spectators at 7.30am. View a 360 degree panorama of Hanger Straight Hangar Straight The fastest part of Silverstone. Have you tried Block 3 which is the closest to the corner? You can see the cars go through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight from the Becketts stand. Theres not enough tickets in farm curve, is Stowe a good place? 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. At the end of the Hamilton Straight lies Abbey. If youre a first timer, or want some more info for your next visit, this article has all the Silverstone general admission tips you need to help you plan your trip, including what the essential things you need to bring with you are, where to sit and what time to arrive. 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! It's great fun but tiring. The GA Plus viewing areas are mainly concrete steps that are slightly raised up, usually in front of some grandstands. 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. Youll get adea of your preferred spot from Saturday but id certainly recommend the areas you mentioned. 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. 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. There are lots of great places for General Admission fans to watch from. What would you suggest is best for the action? Hi I am thinking of seeing my first ever British grand prix in 2017. We are in grandstand at farm curve 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? After having a good chat with the lady on the phone, I opted for becketts and have managed to get second row seats which Im quite chuffed about as I too wanted to be nearer the front. Also, if money were no object, where on the whole course would YOU go? Hi Simon. A lot of the other General Admission areas are either gravel, steep or small / cramped. The series of turns at Becketts do not offer much in the way overtaking as the speeds are too high. You can take chairs food and drink but no glass bottles. More on the Sunday, but qualifying will be busy around the whole circuit. 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. The 2021 British Grand Prix is nearly upon us. Are the seats at Vale reserved? Thank you so much in advance, I am quite nervous! 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. 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? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. There will be loads of food and drinks vendors on site, but these will be quite pricey. Many thanks You will need to be up early on race day to make sure you secure the best spots. Great racing action and a couple of good bumps!! Silverstone. Any answers will be much appreciated, thank you in advance . Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? Also are you allowed to take in your own fold up chairs, drinks(Alcohol included) and food. Could anyone reccomend the best place for us to head to for a good view.? I would give Vale a try if you in early! General Admission section row seat Hackey Silverstone Circuit 2013 British Grand Prix turn: Abbey General Admission section row seat Hackey Silverstone Circuit 2013 British Grand Prix turn: Finish Line Very busy, not recommended. Oh my, coming from the USA (California) for our first F1 and is my husbands 60th birthday celebration Sooo many options but hes a longtime car/racing fan and would love to pick reserved seats with best view if action but may be limited to 1k for both of us Heard we should get a pit pass but am a novice do not sure how that works so suggestions would be appreciated!!! Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. . Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Guest House Silverstone Holiday Homes Silverstone Holiday Packages Silverstone Flights Silverstone Restaurants . What happens on Fridays? Both of these websites have limited availability but are the best for British GP tickets: https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?afid=7&custom=comments, http://www.gootickets.com/EF1/en/formula-1/silverstone/. Love it but worried it maybe too loud for kids?! Do you have any feedback on this what the viewing is like, whether you get to see TV screeens etc.? Food. No more! Disabled view from Luffield what is that like? If not wheres the best place to sit for viewing? Eric. Stacy. Hi Simon: 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. But I have a couple of questions: First GP in July,thinking of viewing from Stowe with the family, but how far is Stowe from the Main Entrance ? Enjoy your weekend and happy birthday! Write by: . You can to take your own food and drink in to Silverstone. 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. If you were just buying a Sunday general admission ticket where would you suggest you sit? Im looking at availability and at the moment I can book copse c or farm curve 3. -00:0029:26 The 2021 British Grand Prix is nearly upon us. Stowe is still quite good and gives you a wide field of view. Money cards, contactless and cash all worth bringing. Id recommend you go along to Saturday practice too if you can. GA Tickets, camping, food, a program and a team shirt or cap if im feeling flush. There general admission area Vale is massive and will no doubt have screens. 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!! 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. . This will be our first time attending F1 but a celebration of birthday and wedding anniversary. Even then, some of the fast track ticket holders might have already nabbed the best spots (see next section). 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. Id recommend taking a look at our Where to Sit section and then check out a couple of the resellers to compare F1 ticket prices. Its the first time of going & I want to get it right without completely breaking the bank, so am thinking of booking Bronze tickets. 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! This is the biggest and most popular general admission spectating area. As above, no glass bottles are allowed. A couple of my favourite spots include Vale, Becketts and Farm Curve. Hi Simon. Hi thanks for getting back. Stowe is on the opposite side of the track to the main entrance so quite a walk with little ones. 3 Becketts corner. Enjoy luxury catering and entertainment while soaking up the adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere. Ill have to pay for a parking pass for the weekend also. The keenest F1 fans will be queuing at the gate before hand to make they get their preferred spot. These corners are one of the most impressive displays of their aero grip anywhere on the circuit. Or stick to club corner. 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. Hi Zeen is a next generation WordPress theme. Do you know of any grass banks and/or areas to plonk a chair (still with a good view) that we could do the whole picnic thing from? Im so lost looking at all the info, any help is greatly appreciated!! Stowe corner is one of the fastest on the Silverstone circuit. We only bought our tickets for general admission yesterday so a bit of a last minute thing! Reading posts above its advised to get there early. This is a fan favourite as youre always guaranteed to see some overtaking action at the tight left / right chicane of Vale. Im looking at village but what would you suggest I will spend about 200 ish pounds of us 2 adults and 150 ish for our son. 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. The newly remained Hamilton Straight makes up the start/finish line. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? If you want to get a great spot close to the edge of the circuit, you will 100% need to be in the queue to enter the circuit before the gates open. 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. The guide below aims to be as helpful as possible in advising you to pick a grandstand to watch the next British Grand Prix from. We will have a great time ;), staying on Woodlands campsite! I hope the site has helped with your planning and hope you enjoy the race. Check out our Woodcote guide for pictures and more information. Dont rush to leave the circuit as soon as the race finishes. Im lookinh to book tickets for my parents. All Rights Reserved. so may have an improved view anyway. 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. No more questions, just a quick thanks for the reply, great help. CCN/CC3/E/0404 She is reasonably mobile but wont want to walk too far and her eyesight is not great but she is mad keen on F1. 2, Toilets can be bad especially with bad weather, but Ive never found them that bad not to go! 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. Stand and band wise? Have you considered Snoozebox? Is Club Silverstone worth the extra? Look forward to hear your thoughts after! 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. Sorry still waiting to hear whats happening with opening times on parking. Club was re-profiled for the 2010 race. Only VIP areas have their own toilets. Hi, I would go from London Victoria, but it will be my first time at Silverstone. and will we have any big screen view from there? Thanks. When i have rung the office they reccomended vale or luffield, but i would like to also get advise from people who are regulars to this event & track & be prepared. I realise it is extremely late as all the fun starts tomorrow, but wondered if you could help? 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! Id recommend contacting the re-seller you purchased them through to check your options. Have you checked out the maps on the tickets sites to see locations of stands and prices? 1) Where do I get the best view in the General Admission ticket category? Also check-out Beckets and Village. Its been so informative reading all the advice & comments on here. Its a tricky corner to get right with the potential to lose lots of time rather high. They said: The pricing scheme for the 2023 British GP at @SilverstoneUK seems completely wrong for F1 fans. Farm Curve is good for the start and with the changes planned for 2017 both should be good from an overtaking point of view. Read more Copse or check prices and availability for Copse Tickets. 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. You should get to Silverstone by 7am if you want to get a good viewing spot for the F1 race. 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. You also said there are plenty of food available in the circuit. Being row O this of course means you are in the 15th row back. 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. Thanks so much for your help, youre a star. 2) FP3 is 10:00 and F1 Qualifying is 13:00 hi, I am trying to pick the prefect spot for my husband and his father (surprise 50th and Christmas) to attend silver f1 2015, I was looking at Stowe A and B. unsure which was really better as they are quite far away from track but I liked that it was an overtaking 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 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? Hi Liz, General Admission tickets dont include reserve seats, is that what youve purchased? Its all covered and weve ranked it in order from our years of experience and personal opinions. Weve never been before, and so want to understand the seating options a little more before spending a lot of money. INSURANCE, EDUCATIONAL ADMISSION, SCHOLARHSIPS, OR FELLOWSHIPS, HOUSING, TENANCY, BENEFITS, PRIVILEGES OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT. Where are the podium celebrations held or any other celebrations/events had after the race Just stumbled across this helpful post. , Alonso goes fastest with his first lap out of the box Theres an area in front of Vale (next to CLub) for General Admission tickets. There general admission area Vale is massive and will no doubt have screens. Both Block 1 and 2 have great views of the Woodcote, Luffield corners. A General Admission access allows you to roam around different track sections and look for the best vantage point. I think Vale and Copse have a lot to offer but its also worth considering Becketts. Not bad! You can see videos and images from all of these seats on the Silverstone website. Any, Hi Which block in your opinion is best from Abbey block 1 or 2. Can you offer me any advise on this please. If you are quick off the mark and get in to the circuit early, you can blag some great viewing spots. It also works out cheaper that way 109 for an adult (General Admission) and 52 for a children (General Admission). Thanks. Want a reserved seat for the Sunday with the children but pretty flexible about cost etc. I hope you enjoy the weekend and please share youre experience. How should I send it to you? Youre correct about roaming for Friday Practice and Saturday qualifying. Back to the seating, is worth the extra money for the covered granstands and if so where? Silverstone has many fields and grassed areas. 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 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. So youre definitely down low. 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. Just experience it away from the telly.. Hi was wondering which has the best view of the TV screen woodcote A or B?? Its such a vast area and nicely sloped meaning its perfect for pitching up and relaxing. Silverstone Official Hospitality Packages - Home Page Discover the best hospitality Discover more Experience incredible trackside action with our superb range of hospitality packages. Hi Stacy, Im sorry to say Im a bit biased and would choose F1 over MotoGP. Hope this helps and please keep in touch wed love to hear from you on the day. Enjoy! Hi Ali, Sorry for the delay in replying. Ill see you all there next year at the home of British Motorsport!!! The ultimate in hospitality at the Silverstone Circuit. 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!) I live in London, I guess it takes around 1.5 hrs by car and around 3 hrs by public transport. 2. The keenest of the F1 fans know exactly where to go and it will be difficult to beat them to the prime spots!! 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.
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