I personally think the Farm Curve tickets are better than Copse C and National Pit Straight. Silverstone has a very broad choice of general admission views with areas stretching all around the track. 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. Farm and Village A and B is one of my favourite areas this high speed section is a great place for overtaking and also has a great view of the first corner at the start of the race. How. #F1 #bahrainGP. This site is fab, all the advice has given me a much better idea of where to book. The atmosphere around there is usually very good and the cars will be showing off all that horsepower in front of you. Not only do you get a reserved seat on race day (avoiding general admission fights for space! Hi there, 3) General Admission really is a take your chances kind of affair. However, the best spots are well known by the F1 fans who go year after year and are normally taken very early. There are also food and drink outlets directly behind this grandstand, but you are welcome to bring food and drink into the circuit as well. The keenest F1 fans will be queuing at the gate before hand to make they get their preferred spot. If youre not worried about covered seating take a look at Club A. Sunday only ticket is 199 and Saturday and Sunday ticket is 249. Hi, I am planning to take my son to Silverstone this year (Sun). You can book Park and Ride tickets nearer the time (April 2016). If youre specifically looking for uncovered seating Id recommend Vale that looks on to Club Corner. If your budget allows for it, we highly recommend picking a grandstand to watch the British Grand Prix from. 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. Great to hear youre ditching the TV for qualifying and are going to catch some live action at Silverstone. 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. 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. I couldnt find an seating plans on the internet. Am thinking of Farm Curve or Vale for the Sun at 250 (but not sure about Vale as you can also go here under GA-is there a difference in this area?) The International Pit Straight is an area of the Silverstone circuit that is seeing constant development year after year. 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. How would row B seats sit, would you advise aiminh higher or lower for the best view? We have full guides ongetting to Silverstone by car, public transport or flying in to visit Silverstone. What would you suggest is best for the action? We will be coming up from Cornwall , CCN/CC3 is Club Corner (Block 3). Your tickets include covered Grandstand, numbered seating and entry to an exclusive catering area. 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? Hi what is the best all round place to watch in GA for the F1. . Youre brilliant. Youll be right near the podium too if theres a track invasion at the end. Watching from Copse corner is awesome because you get to see how well the down force works on the modern Formula 1 car. Watching F1, playing tennis, or supporting Tottenham. 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. There is no dress code for general admission, general admission plus or grandstand seat ticket holders at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. You can see videos and images from all of these seats on the Silverstone website. Hi Simon, thank you so much for your reply! Hi James, I wasnt sure what pass I would get this yearbut they just arrived, it says I can access the SUPPORT EVENT PADDOCK, I think i had these two years ago and I was at Becketts, I remember being able to see a few corners from that spot! My advice is get there as early as you can and enjoy the day. Sorry to say it looks like youre in for a fair walk. Hi Paul, If I'm interested in seeing some overtaking and a bit more of the cars, is there any grandstand you'd recommend? 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. Have booked a hotel nearby but had to shop round as the majority of the hotels have hiked the prices up for the FI weekend. 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. Is there mercy shops ect aswell? Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? Which is better, the Farm Curve, or Stowe? Bringing your own food is a good way to save some money. Enjoy! Is row O really far back? Follow Farm edges it for me as its closer to the main attractions. 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. 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, Beckets, Vale and Copse Corner. The newly remained Hamilton Straight makes up the start/finish line. I just cant confirm which end itll be. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. As a total novice to this, where does the race start? Read more Copse or check prices and availability for Copse Tickets. Luffield will require the least amount of walking from this entrance and is a covered grandstand with a view of the Luffield complex and a TV screen. he event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. I can tell you first hand that this is an excellent area to sit. I can tell you first hand that this is an excellent area to sit.A seat in Stowe A, B or C gives you a perfect view of the end of a DRS zone, so crashes and overtaking are guaranteed. just booked weekend tickets for husbands Christmas present Copse C. Never been to FI before so hoping I have made a good choice. I have a pass to watch the race from the inside of the track this year, where is the best place to plonk myself? 2 hours away) Read more National Pit Straight or check prices and availability for National Pit Straight Tickets. For 1500 for Sunday only you have a pretty good choice to choose the tickets of your choice, only excluding VIP packages. -EST. You must make sure the gate staff scan your ticket on the way out, and then again on the way back in. Just stumbled across this helpful post. Thank you, Maggots, Vale or Inside of Brooklands bend. Budget isnt an issue I would just really appreciate some advice on where to start !? GA Tickets, camping, food, a program and a team shirt or cap if im feeling flush. I am not fussed if the stand is under cover or not. Read more Woodcote or check prices and availability for Woodcote Tickets. HelloThank you for such good information. 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. 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. Thank you in advance. I hope the site has helped with your planning and hope you enjoy the race. This means that sitting on the pit straight is very loud as the cars are always at full throttle. I was looking to go for a seating option but being undercover is not an issue. Read more Luffield or check prices and availability for Luffield Tickets. Sorry again! My personal choice would be Farm Corner as it has a great view of the start. 2, Toilets can be bad especially with bad weather, but Ive never found them that bad not to go! February 27, 2023 alexandra bonefas scott No Comments . If you were just buying a Sunday general admission ticket where would you suggest you sit? We cant wait for the experience! Neil. Where would not involve walking to far from where the buses drop off and would be a good view? Hi Kev! Hi Simon, A is at the front so looks like youre 14 rows back. Is it worth buying the car parking pass rather than sending them on the train?? #F1 #bahrainGP, I hate watching FP3 in Bahrain knowing that it doesn't matter. 7.00am - 4.00pm: Australian WST But let me know if you need more help and an idea of your budget would be good. 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. 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 Bed and Breakfast Silverstone Packages Flights to Silverstone Silverstone Restaurants Silverstone Attractions . Will we have a good view from there. Yes shouldnt be a problem looking at Silverstone FAQs but dont take any glass bottles. It is the experience, atmosphere and the buzz I really would like to get. I just bought General Admission ticket for Saturdays qualifying session. Many have chosen seats already, but some are still available. Accuracy is required and a clean exit essential to carry as much speed as possible across the start/finish line, The International Pit Straight is an area of the Silverstone circuit that is seeing constant development year after year. Monday - Friday. Hi Simon. Youve picked a great year to start and Silverstone have lots on next weekend to commemorate the 50th race at the circuit. A great spot to see excellent racing. 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. 3) What time do i need to reach the circuit to get a better seat and view? Enjoy your weekend! I would look for either: International Pit Straight, Club Corner or Becketts (or Club Silverstone at Becketts for more facilities). Next up well combineThe View, Farm Curve and Villiage. Am thinking of Farm Curve for the Sun at 250. If you get a chance check out our Where to sit guide for more information. 2 x 3-day General Admission Tickets. 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. I have a budget of about 400 for entrance fees, is this my best option for this budget? Silverstone has many fields and grassed areas. If you looking to sit on the Grass youll need General Admission tickets. I see a lot of people talking about stowe, club and pit straight but not seen much about Abbey. As Ive said, I believe Vale is probably the best bet, especially for the picnic idea! Its a tricky corner to get right with the potential to lose lots of time rather high. Hi, are there any Club grandstand seating plans at all? This is the information from Silverston International will give them a better view of the start/finish and looks over the pits. Its been so informative reading all the advice & comments on here. Hi Sarah, Farm curve is a great spot especially at the start of the race as its just after the start/finish straight. Theres plenty going on insider and loads or merchants shops too. I have also been told that the weekend ticket allows you to roam the circuit through FP1 Fp2 etc. Put it this way, youll be closer to the track than most in that location. The bus leaves from Silverstone, Car Park West 4 at 17:00 on the Sunday and 16:30 on the Saturday. Hi Louise, Id recommend contacting the ticket re-seller to ask exactly where youll be seated. It certainly is a great place to watch from Leighton! 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! We have seats Woodcote A 0147 & 0148. If you click the magnify glass next to each ticket/corner you get an idea of the view. Rossi fan, Pedrosa fan, Crutchlow fan Woodcote is great! 4) Please read our public transport info here: https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/public-transport. Itll be our first time at Silverstone so wondered which GA section offers best options. Will be going with my mom and our twins as well so the thing is I have no idea where to start. There is a dress code for Silverstone hospitality area ticket holders. Hi I have just purchased tickets for next year 2017 in club corner block 1. Im personally really not keen on those Band 12 National Pit Straight tickets. More info on Luffield here: https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/luffield. And times we should be at the track? Mny thanks! https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=british-grand-prix&afid=7, Please shout if you require any more information! Wife, son and myself making our first trip to Silverstone in 2016 from US. Any, Hi Which block in your opinion is best from Abbey block 1 or 2. I am booking for a weekend for hubbys 40th as a surprise. Some of the most popular general admission spots are outlined below but take time to explore the circuit and find your own favourite spots. Silverstone are only offering roving grandstand seats on Friday. First time at Silverstone, booked the whole weekend. 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 George Beech: Maggots and Becketts is a great spot to see how fast F1 cars can change direction, Stowe is not bad as you get to see them down the Hanger Straight and into Vale and Club. 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? Farm Curve will allow you to see the car coming through the first turn at great speed, sweeping past you and then braking for Village and The Loop. ), a covered grandstand also offers the perfect protection from the wind and rain that can plague Silverstone on a nice summers afternoon. Are these right at the the far left hand side and if so can you see the vale corner from here. Heres a list of what to bring to Silverstone for general admission ticket holders: Silverstone have published a pretty comprehensive list of items which you are prohibited from bringing with you in to the circuit. You can see the cars entering the complex from the end of the new arena section then back out via woodcote to the national straight. Snoozebox Silverstone Reviews, Hi Simon, is the British Grand Prix for 2016 July 10 or June 26. Check out prices here and you can also get discount on Children tickets. James, 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. 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. Please note: for the 2023 event, General Admission tickets do not include roving access to the public grandstands on Friday. CCN/CC3/E/0404 Youll see the drivers right at the maximum of their potential and the cars pushed to their limits. Weve never been before, and so want to understand the seating options a little more before spending a lot of money. Enjoy your weekend and happy birthday! Thank you for the response. Im not totally sure which block we will be in mind, but she assured me you get a decent view of the track and the action, so i just hope she was being truthful. 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. This Vale option is a good one in that sense? The only downside is Village A and Farm are not covered. If on the Sunday you plan to get there for 9am or 10am youll be hard pushed to find a half decent spot, plus youll have missed some of the support race action. There are some hard-standing and tarmac areas. I hope you enjoy the weekend and please share youre experience. If you are driving to the circuit dont forget to arrange your parking at Silverstone in advance. Finally, Club Corner are the seats on the final corner. Thanks. 2) FP3 is 10:00 and F1 Qualifying is 13:00 Great racing action and a couple of good bumps!! General Admission is a great way to experience the race at a lower cost than grandstand tickets. You are going to get some serious speed through that section! Click the link below and look at Band 11 Vale or Band 11 Stowe These are 205/240 depending if you want just race day or weekend and offer a much better view: https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=comments&afid=7, Thanks for your reply. Have a great time. 1 Vale corner. No dogs, animals or other pets are allowed in to the circuit on in the car park at Silverstone. Is it worth the extra cost for the stand? The map below from the Silverstone website shows their locations. Im so lost looking at all the info, any help is greatly appreciated!! Any advise i would be very grateful. 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. 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. Buying a Grandstand ticket makes for a more relaxed day as most stands provide numbered seating but it all depends on your budget. Parcel . Can anyone else offer some help on this one? I would much appreciate your help/advice. Do all the stands have refreshments and food available? The park and ride says no tickets available. Please contact us if you would like to use our content. 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? Weve being recommending the following ticket resellers for over 10 years now. You can see the cars go through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight from the Becketts stand. Hi, I like many others on here are wanting to purchase tickets for the hubby for Xmas. These will come with a small cost. Hi This area is absolutely buzzing since the circuit revamp, and tickets always sell out months before the race. Check out our guide with video for more information. Hi, The popular family festival has announced a spectacular music line-up to mark the launch of its fresh look for 2023 Northamptonshire, UK - 28 Feb 2023: Silverstone is proud to announce McFly . If youre looking for some inspiration on where to sit at Silverstone, then youve come to the right place! There are a number of bars dotted around the site that will also be selling alcohol. Choose from 4 General Admission plus viewing areas: Copse A Terrace, Copse C Terrace, Luffield Terrace and Luffield Complex. Hi Simon: Hi Aidan! 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, Which grandstand has the widest seats ( for the bigger person ). I am looking to go to my First GP at Silverstone. Have you considered Snoozebox? Hi was wondering which has the best view of the TV screen woodcote A or B?? General Admission tickets at Silverstone are the cheapest way to get access to the Formula One British Grand Prix. Complete F1 virgin trying to book tickets for my boyfriends 30th birthday! Im looking at availability and at the moment I can book copse c or farm curve 3. I have photos from previous years, I can share them with you. I would very much appreciate your opinion on this. Its about precision and definitely about bravery! If you are quick off the mark and get in to the circuit early, you can blag some great viewing spots. Read those for much more detail on the best ways to get to the circuit. 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. I wouldnt rule out Vale either. https://www.enterf1.com/where-to-buy-f1-tickets. Any answers will be much appreciated, thank you in advance . Whether you've chosen or are undecided, here's what view you'll get from your seat. I cant wait for this years Grand Prix. Hi I want to take my hubby and maybe our children 5 & 3 to either F1 or MotoGP. In your opinion which grandstand would you think is better. Hi Ive purchased general admission tickets for Saturday,Im taking my 7 year old nephew. Many fans have been year after year and make a charge for the best spots as soon as the gates open. 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. But dont bring a four-wheel carry trolley for your food / drink these are on the prohibited items list (see below). Enjoy luxury catering and entertainment while soaking up the adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere. Absolutely buzzing and cant wait for my first ever Grand Prix. More on the Sunday, but qualifying will be busy around the whole circuit. You can add a comment when making a booking requesting a particular area but unfortunately theres no guarantee you will get your requested seats. 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. More on that below. If not is it expensive to buy there? They are nowhere near as elevated as the grandstands, but they do have a slightly higher viewpoint than the normal general admission areas. Am I allowed to bring my own food and alcohol? Booking tickets to take my 91 year old Mother to the grand prix. Both Block 1 and 2 have great views of the Woodcote, Luffield corners. 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. Hi Mark, Have you had a look at our Where to Sit Guide? Where is the best place to see A) the cars at relatively slow speed B) some overtaking. For those that want to make the most of everything that the British . Youll have to be up early mind to secure one of the best spots. Planning to go only on Sunday would you recommend general admission or a specific seat? Best view block wise you can suggest for action, podium perhaps (but more important is action) I am disabled and my hubby looks after me and our twins so I wanted it to be perfect He is a huge Valentino Rossi Fan and I did not have time to research also I was doing a charity event at midday yesterday so I had to buy tickets on my phone and I am now worried I have got wrong tickets. Watching the cars from the outside, it is very noticeable. 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. Hi, like many others Im looking to get tickets as a Christmas present for my husband and have no idea where to begin! I heard woodcote was good for rossi fans so I brought Sorry still waiting to hear whats happening with opening times on parking. Hope you can help me to make up my mind. 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. There general admission area Vale is massive and will no doubt have screens. Would you put Vale as the best GA spot? If you do, youll be joining most other people and will probably be stuck in traffic jams or queues for hours. Hi Diana! Hi, Im looking at a grandstand seat <200 for Sunday of the British GP. just realised all GA areas cost the same depending on day, ignore that part! Youll have a great time Gert! Ahead of their livery launch, what do we know about Red Bulls rumoured deal with Ford? Is Club Silverstone worth the extra? Hi Eric, All are good for views of corners but for different reasons. No more! I managed to find the following reviews on Trip Advisor, I hope this helps. Come on Hamilton! You will need to take your own seating with you and its not possible to reserve a particular area. 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 wont hold you to it :). General admission areas do provide good views but the Saturday is almost as busy as Sunday. Not all of the spectator entrances allow fast track tickets. Sorry for all the questions just want to gain better understanding before purchasing the tickets Gates open at 6am although Ive never been able to get out of my sleeping bag to see that! So you can see the first corner from Farm? Also are you allowed to take in your own fold up chairs, drinks(Alcohol included) and food. Hi Dave! 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. Thank you, James for the information. The event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. Great to hear you are coming to the British Grand Prix this year. Any advice on this would be greatly received, many thanks. 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. 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. Take a camp chair, forget about blanket. i have a big ol lens to take some good shots too. The large TV screens above the old pit lane also aid you in keeping tracking of events around the rest of the Silverstone circuit. I obviously dont know where seats will be in either do all seats offer a reasonably good view? 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. They seem absolutely glued to the track as the aerodynamics push the car into the ground. You absolutely, 100% should take a chair to Silverstone if you have general admission tickets. I have general admission tickets for the 2015 race on Sunday. Why doesnt Silverstone have seating plans of all grandstands, so that when you make an early bird booking,,,,you can select/request yr seats But I have a couple of questions: Thanks Neil, Hi, Im looking to book the Becketts grandstand for F1 2019. All help welcome. Many thanks Katrina, Hi Katrina, 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. Hi Stacy, Im sorry to say Im a bit biased and would choose F1 over MotoGP. Great 40th birthday present! Money cards, contactless and cash all worth bringing. What happens on Fridays? You can see where that is located here https://shop.silverstone.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/VisualSeatSelection.aspx?stadium=SR&product=MGPTBB&campaign=&type=H&productsubtype=MO15. Sounds great Id have to say Becketts or Vale but Im not sure how close youll be able to get to the circuit. This is also my 1st time and i have GA tickets for sat and sun too. 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! Im booking tickets for my husband and his father. My personal blog about healthy vegan eating, growing my own food, and moving toward self sustainability. Ill see you all there next year at the home of British Motorsport!!! Competition Where is the McLaren F1 Team based. You will still have a view of the Stowe/Vale chicane but not as good as Block 4. As I recommend so any general admission tickets holder, the early bird really does catch the worm at Silverstone. Thanks! Thank you for your reply, I have done some more research and have narrowed it down to either Woodcote A or Club A. 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 general admission spectating area here runs in front of the grandstand. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/alonso-and-aston-martin-keep-red-bull-at-bay-in-final-practice/, I have no grip, no grip - Verstappen on the hards Hi Simon I gather your best places to go are Vale, Becketts and Farm curve, would it be in that order? In 2007 we had General Admission tickets and watched from Club which was brilliant! Not sure if there are better places though. 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? Price Options Hoping to come to Silverstone for next years Grand Prix, our 1st time.
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