Children who are under 16 on the day of the event will be classed as a child and will need a ticket for entry into the venue.

Yes, children under 16 go free, but will need a ticket for entry into the venue. Please ensure that you select the number of child tickets you require at the time of purchasing. One adult can accompany a maximum of four children.

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.

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

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. 

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