Thanks Simon. Are you thinking of going for the day or for the whole weekend? I can however confirm that row D is 4 rows from the front of the grandstand. . Camp at Whittlebury, so easy walk to Becketts. Also I have read that you can do pit walks- is this an extra payment and how much? Also is it possible to stand on General admin ticket at Club? , Alonso goes fastest with his first lap out of the box 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. I have to say you did a great job on this piece, we are coming over for Sat and Sunday, it is our first GP, we have been to the Abu Dhabi Circuit and stayed in the Yas Viceroy but not when the GP was on so that was it decision made we had to attend a GP and living in Ireland and BIG Hamilton fans it had to be the British GP, we will be in the National Pit Straight stand as part of our package which doesnt seem to be the best option but we had no choice as it was a package, I will give you feedback and let you know how we get on, keep up the good work. All Rights Reserved. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! Was looking at either Farm or Vale, but open to suggestions! My husband has a bad knee and can not stand for lobg, Club Silverstone for 14 years! See the cars rocket past at nearly 200 mph with fans lining the banking just a few yards away.. Do you know where they might be located. Hi Tony, Theres a large general admission area at Vale which has had screens in the past. 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. Following this, the cars head down the hangar straight (which provides some excellent viewing for those with general admission tickets) towards Stowe. Hi there, Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? Hi Harry. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? As they pass Stowe corner the cars will fly past the Vale grandstand. Not bad! Thanks Sean! Having checked the websites, I note that the tickets vary in prices. Totally agree with your choice in stands you may have to pay a little more though. I am looking to go to my First GP at Silverstone. Home silverstone general admission tips. Hi, I am planning to take my son to Silverstone this year (Sun). Any assistance wold be greatly appreciated You will see the action into Vale corner, the entrance to the pits and the podium so its a great spot to sit. Youll have a great time Gert! If you click the magnify glass next to each ticket/corner you get an idea of the view. The toilets are shared by general admission and grandstand customers. You can book Park and Ride tickets nearer the time (April 2016). Ive never been to f1 race (so far watched only in TV) and this will be my first time. Theres a link on the left navigation under Ticket Options to see Children prices. Watching the cars from the outside, it is very noticeable. This has been really helpful to capture different perspectives thank you. These are fine and there are some great views. 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 have photos from previous years, I can share them with you. Please contact us if you would like to use our content. Hiya, hope you can help. Nothing has been announced for this year as yet. From the Becketts and Club Silverstone grandstand, you are able to see each F1 car for about 10 seconds as they sweep through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight. Look forward to hear your thoughts after! Thank you, James for the information. 2) FP3 is 10:00 and F1 Qualifying is 13:00 If not is it expensive to buy there? Gates open at 6am although Ive never been able to get out of my sleeping bag to see that! Or stick to club corner. 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! There is a dress code for Silverstone hospitality area ticket holders. For a few extra quid you can buy general admission plus tickets at the Silverstone F1. The Vale section between Stowe and Club corner is massive and allows you to see the cars battle into the last few corners, as well as ducking onto the pit lane. 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? Has anyone got previous experience parking at the circuit? The GA Plus viewing areas are mainly concrete steps that are slightly raised up, usually in front of some grandstands. 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! Any advise i would be very grateful. My personal favourite is watching the cars sweep through Maggots. #F1 #bahrainGP, I hate watching FP3 in Bahrain knowing that it doesn't matter. I was looking to go for a seating option but being undercover is not an issue. Marta, Where are the best viewpoints for those with General Admission tickets. Maggotts and Becketts are probably the most famous section of corners on the F1 calendar. Food you are allowed to bring your own food in to Silverstone. 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? Agree and Continue. what is abbey like for views? 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. How. You should get to Silverstone by 7am if you want to get a good viewing spot for the F1 race. You can see videos and images from all of these seats on the Silverstone website. Hi I have just purchased tickets for next year 2017 in club corner block 1. Youll still have a blast on the National Pits Straight rest assured. 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. Thank you I would give Vale a try if you in early! These can sometimes double up quite well as seats. Last year I had general admission and I was at the Farm Curve, and in 2011 I think i was at Stowe Corner. Ahead of their livery launch, what do we know about Red Bulls rumoured deal with Ford? We only bought our tickets for general admission yesterday so a bit of a last minute thing! The Club Silverstone package bridges the gap between hospitality and regular seating. There are three grandstands to choose on this corner: Stowe A, Stowe B and Stowe C. Because of the size of the run off area at Stowe, the grandstands are set quite far back from the circuit. Sat here youll see the cars entering the pits and those in 2019 sawthat Vettel and Verstappen crash first-hand. Did 2013 @ Farm Curve, were sat up top. Smoking and vaping is allowed in the open general admission areas at Silverstone. Ear plugs or ear defenders, especially for young kids, Small cushion (equally useful on grandstand seats), Refillable water bottle usually there are taps near the toilet areas. 7.00am - 4.00pm: Australian WST Hi Lee, Im sorry Im not aware of any larger seats, it might be worth checking with Silverstone direct. A lot of the other General Admission areas are either gravel, steep or small / cramped. As Ive said, I believe Vale is probably the best bet, especially for the picnic idea! other private campsites may vary. Thank you so much in advance, I am quite nervous! Portable radio with headphones so you can tune in to the 5 Live or Radio Silverstone (87.7FM) coverage of the race (PA system at the track isnt always loud or clear enough). 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? 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 Hi Were bringing a motor home but hadnt thought much about budget. Im intending to book 4 tickets for the 2018 race, mainly as an 18th birthday surprise for my son. I realise it is extremely late as all the fun starts tomorrow, but wondered if you could help? Watching F1, playing tennis, or supporting Tottenham. (I wont hold you to it :). You can see the cars go through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight from the Becketts stand. See our article on the Silverstone dress code for detailed information on what to wear. just realised all GA areas cost the same depending on day, ignore that part! Thanks a lot for your help. INSURANCE, EDUCATIONAL ADMISSION, SCHOLARHSIPS, OR FELLOWSHIPS, HOUSING, TENANCY, BENEFITS, PRIVILEGES OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT. Will be going with my mom and our twins as well so the thing is I have no idea where to start. Have you seen our Where to Sit Guide for Silverstone? If not wheres the best place to sit for viewing? This means you will have to get your steps in and walk around the circuit. Sat here youll have a fabulous view of the first corner, so be on the lookout for some first corner chaos. Being the International Pits Straight though youll have a great view into the pit lane! 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. 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. I am booking for a weekend for hubbys 40th as a surprise. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? Just stumbled across this helpful post. https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/woodcote, hi, whats your opinion on stowe A and B in comparison to woodcote i cant decide between the three where to buy tickets for my husband and his father who would love to see overtaking. FULL VIDEO LINK BELOW: From a previous podcast with Indy Driver James Roe , my interest was sparked about the resurfacing of iconic International Racetrack 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. Required fields are marked *. I couldnt find an seating plans on the internet. Woodcote is great choice! 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. Silverstone. As ever it largely depends on your budget. Apologies if this has been asked before, Im rushing now to get everything sorted. The good news is there are two pit walks one at 10:00 and one at 15:15 if take a little longer than expected!! Booking tickets to take my 91 year old Mother to the grand prix. Hi Liz, General Admission tickets dont include reserve seats, is that what youve purchased? There are lots of great places for General Admission fans to watch from. Hi. 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. Going for the weekend to get the full experience. Its roving grandstand seats on Friday only (excluding Club Corner and Club Silverstone grandstands) so youll be able to get a good feel of where to go on Saturday. just booked weekend tickets for husbands Christmas present Copse C. Never been to FI before so hoping I have made a good choice. 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. 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. Letters run from A (bottom / front row) up to about N/P/Q depending on the stand. I will check on Snoozebox. Not all of the spectator entrances allow fast track tickets. Im not sure exactly where youll be sitting but these stands are well positioned and not a long way back from the circuit so Im sure youll enjoy the race. This isnt a defined amount, but again just be sensible. Scroll down to the General Admission tab on the following page and watch the YouTuve video there. What do you recommend Beckett, Abbey, or Stowe? Just be prepared to get your steps in and face the elements! Thanks. Just use common sense. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2022 enterF1.com. At the end of the Hamilton Straight lies Abbey. Silverstone. Back to the seating, is worth the extra money for the covered granstands and if so where? Thankyou so much! Click here for more information on Club and tickets. Disabled view from Luffield what is that like? 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. General admission tickets also get you full access to all of the off-track activities like the concerts, entertainment zones, fan zones and more. Lia. You must make sure the gate staff scan your ticket on the way out, and then again on the way back in. Id recommend you take a wander to Club Corner, Farm and Becketts. My wife has booked us some tickets to go to this years race. If your budget allows for it, we highly recommend picking a grandstand to watch the British Grand Prix from. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V. Hi Eric, All are good for views of corners but for different reasons. Theres plenty going on insider and loads or merchants shops too. We plan to be there for the doors opening, so if you could advise on where to head straight to, that would be epic! 2 Adult 2 Children Woodcote Grandstand seats I promise no more!!! This area is absolutely buzzing since the circuit revamp, and tickets always sell out months before the race. More info on Luffield here: https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/luffield. View, size of crowd, access to amenities, large screen etc. Drinks You are allowed to bring your own alcohol in to Silverstone, just no glass bottles (applies to non-alcoholic as well). I hope the site has helped with your planning and hope you enjoy the race. Looking to buy tickets as a Christmas present but dont want to spend much money, are Saturday standing general admission tickets still a good view if you get there early? Hi Sally, If you have the budget Id recommend booking a Grandstand as you are guaranteed a seat in your chosen location. Enjoy! Hi Kev! I am a complete F1 novice, but Im seriously thinking of booking some tickets for the other half for the race in 2018. General Admission is a great way to experience the race at a lower cost than grandstand tickets. Hi EnterF1 I plan on using the park and ride service-is this reliable, and much waiting/any tips? I would go from London Victoria, but it will be my first time at Silverstone. i have a big ol lens to take some good shots too. The MissFit Vegan. Parcel . 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. Thanks. You will need to take your own seating with you and its not possible to reserve a particular area. their drivers perform under extreme conditions. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? General Admission is the cheapest option and does provide some great viewing, but youll have to arrive very early to get the best spots. Copse, Abbey and Woodcote also great spots and you cant forget the International Pit Straight! 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. Best Regards Paul. Hi Jon, I agree with their recommendations. As a total novice to this, where does the race start? 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! The Silverstone general admission tips on this page are also applicable to MotoGP general admission ticket holders. 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. And times we should be at the track? Any advice for places to stay and parking for the whole weekend. Hi, are there any Club grandstand seating plans at all? Great to hear youve booked last minute, proof its never too late! What is the best area? The keenest F1 fans will be queuing at the gate before hand to make they get their preferred spot. The map below courtesy of the Silverstone website shows the general admission spectating areas around the outside of the circuit. First time at Silverstone, booked the whole weekend. 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. For 1500 for Sunday only you have a pretty good choice to choose the tickets of your choice, only excluding VIP packages. 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. Hi, I am buying F1 ticket for my husband as a Christmas present. I would much appreciate your help/advice. Thank you in advance! Hello, its my first time at silverstone and was just wondering a few things.