BARC FAQs

No, there will be no Paddock access for those attending the event as a spectator.  
 

Yes, seats are specifically designated according to your E-ticket and are non-transferrable. 

Yes, to ensure safety at the circuit for all our visitors throughout the event, the following items are prohibited at the venue:

• Bags over 20 litre capacity

• Glass bottles and glass containers (note: special dispensation may be granted by SCL for the retail by its approved traders of certain products that are stored in a glass container at Silverstone Festival. Such products will be safely packaged by the trader and this packaging must remain intact at all times while onsite). 

• BBQs

• Restricted and illegal substances

• Offensive weapons

• Items that are deemed dangerous, offensive or unsuitable

• Drones or remote-controlled aircraft

• Step ladders or any similar item which may obstruct another attendees' view

• Lasers

• Fireworks / pyrotechnics

• Any items which might be subject to ambush marketing

• Smoke canisters  

• Tents and shelters  

• Four-wheeled carry carts (doesn’t include those used to carry children, but must be empty at the gate)

• Powered scooters (excluding disability scooters) / hover boards  

• Electric cycles  

• Sun parasols

• Excessive alcohol, although you will be permitted to bring a reasonable amount into the Venue for personal consumption.

   

• No animals (excluding Assistance Dogs) will be admitted to the circuit or any car parks. All registered assistance dogs are welcome. However, before your arrival please email us on [email protected] so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

Following the current Government Guidelines six is the limit of a group, however the maximum number of seats together in a Grandstand is four. 

Food and drink outlets, a Silverstone merchandise outlet and toilet facilities. 

Yes, as a socially distanced event the numbers will be restricted.

Yes, ask the staff at the gate will scan your ticket out and then back in when you want to re-entre the venue. Re-entry to the site will only be permitted if the person is in possession of a valid ticket for the event. Please review the timetable to check the last re-entry times each day.

No, certain seats have been blocked off to separate spectators to adhere to social distancing regulations. 

At Silverstone we have a wide range of facilities and services available to you. Please visit our Accessibility section on the website. If you have further questions, please email us on [email protected] and we will be happy to help you with your query.

Silverstone has wheelchair accessible viewing areas open for the event. Our terraces at Luffield, Luffield Complex and Copse have allocated wheelchair bays with space for carers with fold up deckchairs.

Visit the Accessibility section for full details. 

Yes, seats are specifically designated according to your E-ticket and are non-transferrable. 

Yes, Silverstone Circuits Ltd has a zero tolerance policy to illegal substances. Drug enforcement laws are as applicable on site as anywhere else in the country – and the dealing in or use of illegal drugs is not condoned by Silverstone Circuits Ltd. Police officers and security guards will be on site throughout the event and will deal with drug offences in accordance with national guidelines. Neither anti-social nor illegal behaviour will be tolerated. 

Please note that you may be searched at the entrance. Any items which the organisers consider to be used in an illegal or offensive manner will be confiscated. Persons suspected of carrying out illegal and / or offensive activities onsite may be searched, you may be escorted off the site, and refused re-admission.

Only Registered Assistance Dogs with prior arrangement are admitted into the venue and car parks. To register please email  [email protected] in advance of the event.

Yes, to ensure safety at the circuit for all our visitors throughout the event, the following items are prohibited at the venue:

• Bags over 20 litre capacity

• Glass bottles and glass containers (note: special dispensation may be granted by SCL for the retail by its approved traders of certain products that are stored in a glass container at Silverstone Festival. Such products will be safely packaged by the trader and this packaging must remain intact at all times while onsite). 

• BBQs

• Restricted and illegal substances

• Offensive weapons

• Items that are deemed dangerous, offensive or unsuitable

• Drones or remote-controlled aircraft

• Step ladders or any similar item which may obstruct another attendees' view

• Lasers

• Fireworks / pyrotechnics

• Any items which might be subject to ambush marketing

• Smoke canisters  

• Tents and shelters  

• Four-wheeled carry carts (doesn’t include those used to carry children, but must be empty at the gate)

• Powered scooters (excluding disability scooters) / hover boards  

• Electric cycles  

• Sun parasols

• Excessive alcohol, although you will be permitted to bring a reasonable amount into the Venue for personal consumption.

   

• No animals (excluding Assistance Dogs) will be admitted to the circuit or any car parks. All registered assistance dogs are welcome. However, before your arrival please email us on [email protected] so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

Yes, photographic equipment, mobile telephones and other private communication devices are permitted within the venue provided that they are for personal and private non commercial purposes.

Yes, as we have enhanced security measures in place, you may be searched upon entering the venue. You are limited to one rucksack per person with a maximum capacity of 20 litres.  

To help us ensure a smooth entry process, please

•  Arrive early and leave plenty of time for searches
• Do not leave your bag unattended at any time
• Read our list of prohibited items 

For security reasons, we are unable to offer a luggage storage facility on site.

Having the Track & Trace app on your phone will help us all to stay safe .

Yes, face coverings are required whilst onsite at all times. Face coverings may be removed to consume food or drink but must otherwise be worn.  

Seats will be designated and non-transferrable. Some seats and rows of seats are blocked to allow social distancing between separate groups. 

This is currently not needed to attend an event at Silverstone. Temperature checks will be conducted at the Entrance Gates before entering the Venue. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms please do not attend the event.

Yes, all Grandstands are socially distanced and there is a standing viewing area in front of Luffield Grandstand as well as along the National Pit Straight. However, social distancing will not be marked outside of Grandstands and spectators are expected to practice this themselves.   

To help protect you and other spectators and assist our staff and stewards on site, you must comply with the following Code Of Conduct in relation to COVID-19 management while attending The Event at the Venue. Please read the Code of Conduct.