Marta. If your ticket is for one of these three areas youll see some excellent action. Just be prepared to get your steps in and face the elements! Reviews: Formula Silverstone Single Seater Experience You will need to take your own seating with you and its not possible to reserve a particular area. If your bag gets searched on the way in and they find 8 litres of Vodka in there, you may well get some of it taken off you. I was wondering how the views compare to there this time though i have booked for luffield block A row G 72 and 73 are they any good also i am bring my little boy was wondering what activities other than racing are there to occupy the younger children hes just about to turn 7 we are staying at woodlands the family section thanks. Have you checked out the maps on the tickets sites to see locations of stands and prices? Hi Jon, I agree with their recommendations. Thank you X. Hi Charlotte, Both are good spots. Not sure if there are better places though. Do people tend to stay in one place or move around in the day? We will have a great time ;), staying on Woodlands campsite! Theres a link on the left navigation under Ticket Options to see Children prices. 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. The International Pit Straight is an area of the Silverstone circuit that is seeing constant development year after year. Complete F1 virgin trying to book tickets for my boyfriends 30th birthday! Theres plenty going on insider and loads or merchants shops too. The Park and Ride bus service will drop you just outside the Luffield entrance and from here the closest grandstands are Luffield, Abbey and International Pit Straight. Are you only going for the race day or whole weekend? Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/enterF1. Hi John, Yes roaming is great for practices & qualifying. For safety reasons there is no luggage storage at Silverstone, at the F1 or any other events for general admission ticket holders. Best Place To View F1 At Silverstone - One Stop Racing 1, You can book a mega bus to and from Silverstone. Hi I have received my tickets for the MotoGP 2015 race in August, I am sitting at Club Corner seat C 0251, could you tell if the letters run from top to bottom, or bottom to top as would like to know where about we will be siting, and is the stand just before the international pit straight or in front of it. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Its partially blind and has the new pit wall on the inside. Has F1 docuseries Drive to Survive lost its shine? I have booked Becketts, block2 O121,122 are these places any good. I would very much appreciate your opinion on this. However, the best spots are well known by the F1 fans who go year after year and are normally taken very early. Hi Lee, Im sorry Im not aware of any larger seats, it might be worth checking with Silverstone direct. I managed to find the following reviews on Trip Advisor, I hope this helps. The Club Silverstone package bridges the gap between hospitality and regular seating. Are these goods seats? Cheers Mazo46. . WOB/WDB1/D/0011 Thankyou so much! Will definitely book again. I have the option of Vale or Farm Corner (both priced at 155 the same as general admission). 2023 Silverstone Dress Code: What to wear to the Grand Prix If you dont want to do that, or have only got a ticket for Sunday, below are a few of my suggestions. Weve been there many times over the years and actually its just got better and better seeing as the new circuit layout can be seen from Becketts too (turns 3-4 and Wellington Straight). Thanks! A lot of the other General Admission areas are either gravel, steep or small / cramped. So you can see the first corner from Farm? with a GA ticket will I get a chance to sit down on an actual chair? Copse, Abbey and Woodcote also great spots and you cant forget the International Pit Straight! Hi Many thanks Katrina, Hi Katrina, 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. Youll get adea of your preferred spot from Saturday but id certainly recommend the areas you mentioned. Hi Just stumbled across this helpful post. other private campsites may vary. Have you seen our Where to Sit Guide for Silverstone? (Child Under 16). 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. Without one youll be stood up or uncomfortably sat on the grass all day, with a poor view. My personal choice would be Farm Corner as it has a great view of the start. Thanks We will update the site as soon as we hear back from the operators. 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. 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. I want see turns. Sat here youll see the cars entering the pits and those in 2019 sawthat Vettel and Verstappen crash first-hand. I received my tickets and for sunday Gp i am seating IN D 0328 international pit straight can you please show me on a map where would i be seating as coming over from Australia. Stacy. Weve being recommending the following ticket resellers for over 10 years now. Write by: . The keenest of the F1 fans know exactly where to go and it will be difficult to beat them to the prime spots!! Thanks in advance for your help. Looks like you are in club block 3 4 rows back , We are a few rows behind you always sit in club block 3 view is fab , Hi there the kids have clubbed together and booked our tickets to the F1 in July this year< cant wait as it will be our first time.Just got a few questions to ask, I am not fussed if the stand is under cover or not. I hope the site has helped with your planning and hope you enjoy the race. Disabled view from Luffield what is that like? (Adult) How many do you need, 2? I can however confirm that row D is 4 rows from the front of the grandstand. Hi, Ive been going to Silverstone for many years now and have always bought grandstand weekend tickets. 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. Club was re-profiled for the 2010 race. Id recommend taking a look at Farm and Stowe to start with. 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. The new Pit and Paddock complex has been built between Club Corner and Abbey and signifies the climax of Silverstones massive development programme to turn the circuit into a world class racing venue. I can not find any reviews on this package for the snooze hotel and wandered if anyone can give some advice? Also what location? We have 4 tickets and they all say G and are in the 500s. Its also the end of one DRS straight, so expect plenty of overtaking. 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. We have seats Woodcote A 0147 & 0148. Silverstone General Admission Tips: What to bring, where to watch 8.30am - 5.30pm: Australian CST. Id recommend you go along to Saturday practice too if you can. Our article on spectating at Stowe corner has a lot more info. General Admission section row seat Hackey Silverstone Circuit 2013 British Grand Prix turn: Finish Line Also with general admission are there only standing places? Im sure youve read on the guide it can be a real scramble to get the best spots. We have a wkend general admin ticket. In your opinion which grandstand would you think is better. 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. Or would Block 2 B0465 be better for seeing the corner, podium and the pit. Which is the best place to sit at Silverstone? - TimesMojo The series of turns at Becketts do not offer much in the way overtaking as the speeds are too high. 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. Have a great time! 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? Atmosphere was fantastic, the view great, and the weather did its bit too. Follow How many rows are in Club? Maggotts and Becketts are probably the most famous section of corners on the F1 calendar. Enjoy! Thank you for the response. since you have been at Stowe I thought Id ask your opinion. Silverstone Circuit, section General Admission, page 1 - A View From My Food. Ideally a foldable, comfortable camping chair is perfect. I notice it doesnt seem to get a mention at all As a total novice to this, where does the race start? Hi Ali, Sorry for the delay in replying. 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/. Was looking at either Farm or Vale, but open to suggestions! Silverstone Tourism Silverstone Hotels Silverstone Bed and Breakfast Silverstone Packages Flights to Silverstone Silverstone Restaurants Silverstone Attractions . In 2007 we had General Admission tickets and watched from Club which was brilliant! Ill have to pay for a parking pass for the weekend also. As Ive said, I believe Vale is probably the best bet, especially for the picnic idea! Hi Neil, Theres not a lot in it really both have good views. Is there an open pit lane walk on a thursday at Silverstone as with some other european tracks? Call now. Some of the facilities are better than others and some that Ive used arent ideal for young children. Not only do you get a reserved seat on race day (avoiding general admission fights for space! 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. 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. Back to the seating, is worth the extra money for the covered granstands and if so where? Thanks. 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. But I have a couple of questions: Did 2013 @ Farm Curve, were sat up top. 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. First time at Silverstone, booked the whole weekend. also I presume abbey block 1 is the best view as its futher down the pits? I have also been told that the weekend ticket allows you to roam the circuit through FP1 Fp2 etc. What happens on Fridays? Hi Steve, their drivers perform under extreme conditions. I can tell you first hand that this is an excellent area to sit. It certainly is a great place to watch from Leighton! It is the experience, atmosphere and the buzz I really would like to get. WOB/WDB1/D/0010 Unfortunately bikes are no longer allow inside the venue for the Silverstone F1. They said: The pricing scheme for the 2023 British GP at @SilverstoneUK seems completely wrong for F1 fans. 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. Buying a Grandstand ticket makes for a more relaxed day as most stands provide numbered seating but it all depends on your budget. do we get to sit in a grandstand? just booked weekend tickets for husbands Christmas present Copse C. Never been to FI before so hoping I have made a good choice. Review. 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? Phone signal can be patchy so dont rely on being able to get on the 5 Live stream through your phones internet. You will need to be up early on race day to make sure you secure the best spots. If you do, youll be joining most other people and will probably be stuck in traffic jams or queues for hours. If you leave it any later you will get stuck in HUGE amounts of traffic. Hi thanks for getting back. An uncovered grandstand giving an excellent view . Finally, Club Corner are the seats on the final corner. many thanks, Hi 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. 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. See our posts on Becketts and Chapel corners for more info on where to sit, stand and spectate from. Silverstone Guide All Silverstone Hotels; Skip to main content. There will be numerous bars dotted around throughout the circuit which will be selling alcohol as well. Just got tickets today for my birthday for from the other half for the Sunday! 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). Do you have any feedback on this what the viewing is like, whether you get to see TV screeens etc.? But dont bring a four-wheel carry trolley for your food / drink these are on the prohibited items list (see below). What local hotels are there within walking distance from the track. More on the Sunday, but qualifying will be busy around the whole circuit. There are a number of bars dotted around the site that will also be selling alcohol. 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. Thank you, for contacting us, were always interested to see new photos from a fans perspective. I am looking to go to my First GP at Silverstone. You can see the cars go through Maggots and then into Becketts and then onto the Hanger Straight from the Becketts stand. Hi Simon, I am on a tight budget and assume the only viable/realistic option is to purchase general admission tickets. What to expect I couldnt find an seating plans on the internet. Fast track tickets for the F1 at Silverstone allow you to gain entry 30 minutes earlier than the normal general admission tickets. If I'm interested in seeing some overtaking and a bit more of the cars, is there any grandstand you'd recommend? 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, . Is row O really far back? Hi Stacy, Im sorry to say Im a bit biased and would choose F1 over MotoGP. 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. No more! 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. These corners are one of the most impressive displays of their aero grip anywhere on the circuit. Sounds great Id have to say Becketts or Vale but Im not sure how close youll be able to get to the circuit. I have a budget of about 400 for entrance fees, is this my best option for this budget? My personal favourite is watching the cars sweep through Maggots. Not bad! but with it being my first time at Silverstone im unsure how it all works. Please let us know if youd like more information. Harry. 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 must say, so far your website has been a god send so a big thank you. General admission viewing areas - Silverstone Forum Off the top of my head I can remember seeing a dedicated area for disabled fans towards the front of one of the Luffield stands. Where to sit at the British F1 Grand Prix - Silverstone grandstands Im booking tickets for my husband and his father. Congratulations! A great spot to see excellent racing. Looking at the uncovered grandstand seats. Hiya, hope you can help. This is the only way to guarantee a great view. Also do you know whether you can see the TV screen from Farm block 2? WOB/WDB1/P/0014 This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula 1 companies. Hi Aidan! 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. For those who have already bought Pre-erected camping with Perfectly Pitched Camping and need access to Silverstone Woodlands. Sorry for all the questions just want to gain better understanding before purchasing the tickets Not ideal for sausage rolls on the tartan blankets! Read somewhere that you are far away from track? We will also be bringing 2 young, but well behaved children with us. As above, no glass bottles are allowed. Hi Anthony, Please take a look at our Where to Sit Guide for Abbey. It is prohibited in any grandstands and enclosed areas. Hi Harry. Hi, Thanks for commenting so quickly! 3) General Admission really is a take your chances kind of affair. Youll also have the pit lane entrance in front of you and be close to the podium celebrations which are situated at club corner. The large TV screens above the old pit lane also aid you in keeping tracking of events around the rest of the Silverstone circuit. Great 40th birthday present! Please help. General Admission is the cheapest option and does provide some great viewing, but youll have to arrive very early to get the best spots. And what is this grandstand like. Tickets - 2023 British Grand Prix at Silverstone - F1Destinations.com Of all the Silverstone general admission tips on this page this is probably the #1 tip! All help welcome. Where would the best spot be to sit as we dont have grand stand tickets. Is it worth buying the car parking pass rather than sending them on the train?? General admission viewing areas - Silverstone Forum This area is absolutely buzzing since the circuit revamp, and tickets always sell out months before the race. Both Block 1 and 2 have great views of the Woodcote, Luffield corners.