Snoozebox Silverstone Reviews, Hi Simon, is the British Grand Prix for 2016 July 10 or June 26. I would look for either: International Pit Straight, Club Corner or Becketts (or Club Silverstone at Becketts for more facilities). There are some hard-standing and tarmac areas. 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. There is no dress code for general admission, general admission plus or grandstand seat ticket holders at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. For safety reasons there is no luggage storage at Silverstone, at the F1 or any other events for general admission ticket holders. https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=british-grand-prix&afid=7, Please shout if you require any more information! Food. The Podium is in view from Club, but Club A is the furthest of the stands from the podium. 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. ALL TOGETHER NOW. Many have chosen seats already, but some are still available. First GP in July,thinking of viewing from Stowe with the family, but how far is Stowe from the Main Entrance ? Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Guest House Silverstone Holiday Homes Silverstone Holiday Packages Silverstone Flights Silverstone Restaurants . Great 40th birthday present! I watched the 2010 GP from Luffield. Hi Stacy, Im sorry to say Im a bit biased and would choose F1 over MotoGP. Smoking and vaping is allowed in the open general admission areas at Silverstone. I would give Vale a try if you in early! I have viewed tickets on offer and there is Woodcote A block 1 and 2 and Woodcote B block 1 and 2. 2020, Catch up with what happened in FP3 as we wait for the first qualifying of the season to begin Agree and Continue. What is the best area? Thanks for commenting so quickly! For example I reckon this years GP weekend will cost about 300. If you would stay in a place like Weedon, what is the best recommendation for getting to the track on race day. Just a little further back round the track from Vale, the general admission viewing area at Stowe lets you see the cars as they come down the Hangar Straight towards you at close to 200mph. If not is it expensive to buy there? I was just wondering if you know roughly when tickets for the race will go on sale, and the best time to jump in and book them. Sat here you can expect to see the cars lining up on the grid, all the build-up and youll get an excellent view of the Red Arrows display and flypast before the race starts. The only downside is Village A and Farm are not covered. Please help! 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. Its between Stowe corner and Club corner. The aerodynamics on the Formula 1 cars are working at full capacity as they turn from left to right and then again, left to right in the space of a few seconds at immense speed. Please check out our ticket page here and compare prices with the online re-sellers. Will we have a good view from there. 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. Thanks for your help! The GA Plus viewing areas are mainly concrete steps that are slightly raised up, usually in front of some grandstands. 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). You must make sure the gate staff scan your ticket on the way out, and then again on the way back in. That will give you an idea of some of the best spots. Take a walk to find the best views and see the cars and their drivers perform under extreme conditions. We are in grandstand at farm curve I see a lot of people talking about stowe, club and pit straight but not seen much about Abbey. And times we should be at the track? Read somewhere that you are far away from track? 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? Thanks! Your guide to the British Formula 1 Grand Prix, https://www.flickr.com/photos/125055822@N03/, https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/public-transport, https://www.enterf1.com/where-to-buy-f1-tickets, https://www.bookf1.com/f1-britain/tickets.htm?custom=british-grand-prix&afid=7, http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/great_britain_924/event_timetable.html, https://shop.silverstone.co.uk/PagesPublic/ProductBrowse/VisualSeatSelection.aspx?stadium=SR&product=MGPTBB&campaign=&type=H&productsubtype=MO15, https://www.flickr.com/photos/52959851@N06/albums, http://www.silverstone.co.uk/news/pit-walk-2015-formula-1-british-grand-prix/, https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/copse, Competition WIN a George Russell Graphic T-shirt. etc. You should get to Silverstone by 7am if you want to get a good viewing spot for the F1 race. I think Club Corner runs from low numbers on the right to high numbers on the left (looking at the circuit). The event programme will list the last re-entry times for each day. This is a fan favourite as youre always guaranteed to see some overtaking action at the tight left / right chicane of Vale. Any other suggestions you have would be great! The series of turns at Becketts do not offer much in the way overtaking as the speeds are too high. I have been organising a surprise for my hubby 40th since sept was all researched and booked at donnington only for the change of venue to happen!!! Choose from 4 General Admission plus viewing areas: Copse A Terrace, Copse C Terrace, Luffield Terrace and Luffield Complex. Was thinking of potentially Farm Band 9? Phone signal can be patchy so dont rely on being able to get on the 5 Live stream through your phones internet. Read more Woodcote or check prices and availability for Woodcote Tickets. Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. Youll have to be up early mind to secure one of the best spots. 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. 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. 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). You will see the action into Vale corner, the entrance to the pits and the podium so its a great spot to sit. Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. 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? I am visiting for the first time this year and have no idea what tickets to buy 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, You will need to be up early on race day to make sure you secure the best spots. If not wheres the best place to sit for viewing? 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. But Vale is a good spot too so Im sure they wont be disappointed either way! Could you recommend a good place to watch the race as we do not have any grand stand or seating preserved. Hi, Im looking at a grandstand seat <200 for Sunday of the British GP. 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! thank you:). The ultimate in hospitality at the Silverstone Circuit. 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. Instead of constant curve after Vale, leading onto the straight, it became a double apex corner which proved an interesting challenge of the F1 drivers. Copse C and National Pit Straight are very high speed and the cars are blitzing past you. I am looking to buy tickets for my partner and I for 2015 at silverstone . 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. General Admission is a great way to experience the race at a lower cost than grandstand tickets. Apologies if this has been asked before, Im rushing now to get everything sorted. I am booking for a weekend for hubbys 40th as a surprise. Hi Liz, General Admission tickets dont include reserve seats, is that what youve purchased? Im sure hell be very happy with whatever you decide. The International Pit Straight is opposite the pits. Hi Louise, Id recommend contacting the ticket re-seller to ask exactly where youll be seated. But I have a couple of questions: If I buy General Admission tickets is there a specific place I can sit or is it standing room only? Thanks for the feedback. Any advice on this would be greatly received, many thanks. Thanks you. Take a walk to find the best views and see the cars and drivers perform under extreme conditions. Marta, Where are the best viewpoints for those with General Admission tickets. Both Block 1 and 2 have great views of the Woodcote, Luffield corners. Hi EnterF1 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. Many of the designated GA viewing areas at Silverstone are located directly in front of the grandstands, closer to the action. Love it but worried it maybe too loud for kids?! No step ladders or raised platforms allowed. . International will give them a better view of the start/finish and looks over the pits. Its a tricky corner to get right with the potential to lose lots of time rather high. Id recommend calling the following helpline for further advice on disabled facilities 0844 3728 232. Thanks Simon! More info on Luffield here: https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/luffield. It also works out cheaper that way 109 for an adult (General Admission) and 52 for a children (General Admission). Thank you The latest motorsport news, events and reactions in F1, F2, F3 and W-Series. I would recommend Woodcote A Block 1. Hi Lia, Please consider this when deciding what to bring with . A 6-pack of beer, however, will be fine. James, Whilst a standard general admission ticket doesnt give you access to any grandstands or exclusive enclosures, it does mean you are free to walk around the outside of the whole circuit and find your favourite viewing spot. There is an offer on band 5:Luffield A, is this better then band 11 vale and band 11 Stowe, I was thinking about the cover too. Its also the end of one DRS straight, so expect plenty of overtaking. 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 wouldnt bet against an accident like this happening again this year. My plan is to use friday and sat as a roaming reccy of the track and find a spot for sunday then get there early on race day. 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. 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. Will you be bringing your own camping equipment or a motor home. Last year I had general admission and I was at the Farm Curve, and in 2011 I think i was at Stowe Corner. 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. 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. 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. 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. CCN/CC3/E/0403 Hi Chris, I am looking to go to my First GP at Silverstone. looking forward to a great weekend!!!! This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula 1 companies. Prices for Sunday General Admission are 155 and the cheapest Grandstand tickets are 205. Vale and Farm both offer good views of the circuit but they are open air. 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 thanks for getting back. They said: The pricing scheme for the 2023 British GP at @SilverstoneUK seems completely wrong for F1 fans. Price Options I would really like a bit more help in selecting between the two. The great news is that, apart from the T1, Village B Enclosure, and Club Silverstone, General Admission ticket holders have roaming access to all the grandstands for Friday P1 and P2 sessions. 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. Drinks You are allowed to bring your own alcohol in to Silverstone, just no glass bottles (applies to non-alcoholic as well). We will have a great time ;), staying on Woodlands campsite! all in all Silverstone is just an awesome track to be at during a Grand Prix. Check out our Where to Sit Guide for more information. Answer 1 of 3: Hi! Dont expect to be able to chat to your friends without shouting if sitting here! It works out that some have tickets for adults but not children an vice versa. 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. A Vale ticket (grandstand in general), in that way, is better than GA? We only bought our tickets for general admission yesterday so a bit of a last minute thing! ), a covered grandstand also offers the perfect protection from the wind and rain that can plague Silverstone on a nice summers afternoon. The drivers arrive at 300 km/h from the Hanger straight, tap the brakes and launch in towards the apex in 4th gear. 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! Hi Sally, If you have the budget Id recommend booking a Grandstand as you are guaranteed a seat in your chosen location. Thanks. Best view block wise you can suggest for action, podium perhaps (but more important is action) Good day we are buying tickets to Becketts Friday-Sunday 2 adult and 1 5 years old child do we have to pay full price or can my son get child ticket for the same zone. Hi Simon, just about to book the other half some surprise tickets for christmas. Where is the most overtaking at Silverstone? I couldnt find an seating plans on the internet. , Alonso goes fastest with his first lap out of the box Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. You will still have a view of the Stowe/Vale chicane but not as good as Block 4. There general admission area Vale is massive and will no doubt have screens. Any chance you can tell me the numbers of the seats in Woodcote, cant find a plan of them anywhere?? I wold like to be near to the main atmosphere and like to see the cars fairly close up, both of these are not curtail though. Husband loves both! Cheers Mazo46. Youll get adea of your preferred spot from Saturday but id certainly recommend the areas you mentioned. At the end of the Hamilton Straight lies Abbey. 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. Hi Simon, Dentons > The Legal 500 Rankings Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax Tier 1 Dentons calls upon its extensive international footprint to support clients on a broad variety of Answer 1 of 3: Hi! Ahead of their livery launch, what do we know about Red Bulls rumoured deal with Ford? General Admission section row seat Hackey Silverstone Circuit 2013 British Grand Prix turn: Finish Line Please come back and share your experiences after the race! Hi Steve, Hi Diana! Also with general admission are there only standing places? Any answers will be much appreciated, thank you in advance . Presumably not the standard general admission tickets! 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. Just worried row B would be restricted view with fencing. 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. Thank you My wife has booked us some tickets to go to this years race. If you do, youll be joining most other people and will probably be stuck in traffic jams or queues for hours. As they pass Stowe corner the cars will fly past the Vale grandstand. Just experience it away from the telly.. Are you only going for the race day or whole weekend? We plan to be there for the doors opening, so if you could advise on where to head straight to, that would be epic! So depending on your seats you should have some great views of the in race action. This area is absolutely buzzing since the circuit revamp, and tickets always sell out months before the race. other private campsites may vary. This area is absolutely buzzing since the circuit revamp, and tickets always sell out months before the race. A great spot to see excellent racing. 7.00am - 4.00pm: Australian WST I have also been told that the weekend ticket allows you to roam the circuit through FP1 Fp2 etc. Hi Tony, Check out our guide to Copse here.. https://www.enterf1.com/british-grand-prix/where-to-sit-at-silverstone/copse. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? I have photos from previous years, I can share them with you. Apologies for the delay in replying! Glad to hear youre coming to a GP for the first time. Move freely around the outside of the track; Flexibility to move around some of the best viewing areas of the circuit (with no access to the grandstands) Hi Thanks in advance for your help. You can book Park and Ride tickets nearer the time (April 2016). 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. I would estimate you being quite far round Club Corner and looking towards the podium. Im the same, taking my son to his first GP and my first time at Silverstone. also I presume abbey block 1 is the best view as its futher down the pits? I would be greatful for your tips! Have a great time! If youd like to see the start and finish and have a view of the pits, try The International Pits Straight, although some of the best tickets have sold out already. I can however confirm that row D is 4 rows from the front of the grandstand. HelloThank you for such good information. I cant wait for this years Grand Prix. 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. Any, Hi Which block in your opinion is best from Abbey block 1 or 2. 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. Thank you, James for the information. It IS expensive at Silverstone for everything!! All three options include the general admission perks. These seats are the most expensive on the track, and understandably so. Hello I am very excited to be going to my first F1 a week today. 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. Any assistance wold be greatly appreciated We are travelling from the south coast, and dont want to pay the 55 car park fee! Are you still allowed to take seats in. More on the Sunday, but qualifying will be busy around the whole circuit. Thank you so much once again. General Admission tickets at Silverstone are the cheapest way to get access to the Formula One British Grand Prix. Formerly a tight chicane, Abbey is now an immensely fast right hand corner that is approached at 300km/h and leads onto the new circuit loop, first introduced for the 2010 British Grand Prix. 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. Hi. 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 In the current circuit configuration, it is the last corner before the start/finish line. Presumably you can take food and drink into the place (given I have heard the catering options are awful)? Ive got GA tickets so planning on taking a camp chair. Will definitely book again. Only VIP areas have their own toilets. Farm Curve Grandstand. If you are thinking about camping, read the full guide to camping at Silverstone. Youve picked a great year to start and Silverstone have lots on next weekend to commemorate the 50th race at the circuit. WOB/WDB1/P/0013 I am coming to F1 next year for 60th birthday whats better abby 299 ticket or Club A 249 ticket which gives the best view, Hi Simon, my mom and dad are taking to me for my first F1. That aside my personal choice would be Becketts or Vale. Lia. And what does the band mean, how far is it ? How does this band system work, and for seats with a good view would it be much more expensive than is advertised on the official Silverstone website? (Child Under 16) This is a huge open area of grass that gives you views of the exit of Stowe and the whole of Vale, Club and the run on to the Hamilton Straight. The general admission area continues on from the Wellington Straight, curving around behind the concert zone giving you a view of one of the most exciting overtaking areas of the Silverstone formula one grand prix circuit. 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?) We have a 3 day pass and are planning to camp from either Wednesday or Thursday and want to do the pit walk on Thursday..but there is no info about it. Complete F1 virgin trying to book tickets for my boyfriends 30th birthday! Hi Simon Weve never been before, and so want to understand the seating options a little more before spending a lot of money. I was looking at the tickets and found band 12 :national straight but not sure if theyre any good, they got cover, but does it matter. Camp at Whittlebury, so easy walk to Becketts. 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 I realise it is extremely late as all the fun starts tomorrow, but wondered if you could help? See our article on the Silverstone dress code for detailed information on what to wear. 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. 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. 1) Where do I get the best view in the General Admission ticket category? 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? View 721 Silverstone Dr, Richardson, TX 75080 property records for FREE including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & . I hope the sun shines for you all. Cheaper grandstands worth considering include Vale and Village A. Where is the best place to see A) the cars at relatively slow speed B) some overtaking.
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