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FAQS

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

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

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.

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. 

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.

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

There are multiple cash machines located around the circuit. Charges for cash withdrawals may apply.

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.

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

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.   

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

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

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.