BARC
FAQs

Yes, you can follow the race commentary on Radio Silverstone at 87.7FM. Our merchandise shops stock small, portable radios for you to tune into all of the on track action. 

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.

Times are to be confirmed. Check back for opening times. 

Currently there are no pit walks scheduled. Check back for further updates. 

Yes, you can bring your bike into the circuit, though not into the grandstands. For safety reasons, do not lock bikes to the grandstands as they will be removed. Please be aware that all roadways are in use during the event so be alert at all times. Bicycles should not be riden through the paddocks. Bikes left anywhere in the venue are solely at the owners' risk.

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.

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.

Silverstone is well supported by many train stations close by. The closest station is Wolverton – approximately 10 miles (16km) away from the circuit. Wolverton Station offers direct train services to London.

In the area (and all under 13 miles (20km) away) are Banbury, Milton Keynes and Northampton rail stations, which have services from Euston and Birmingham New Street.  Please check connecting bus services to Silverstone, or alternatively a taxi is approximately 30 minutes from these stations. 

Our Getting Here section can help you to plan your journey to the circuit. As the circuit and routes gets busy, please ensure that you leave plenty of time for your journey.

We do not allow overnight parking in our car parks. Our car parks will be closed overnight.

Parking your motorbike is free and you will not need a permit for this event. Our public parking is clearly signposted and our stewards will be on site to direct you.

Car parks open up to half an hour before circuit gate opening times. Please note that this is subject to change.

Yes, parking at Silverstone Circuit is free for this event. Our public parking is clearly signposted.

We will have a cash machine located behind Woodcote for this event.

Yes, Silverstone shops sell a variety of merchandise during the event.
Alternatively, you can visit the online shop now. 

We accept most major credit and debit cards with the exception of American Express and Diners Club cards.

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, 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.

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.

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.