Silverstone Circuit Sports Fan Tips
Silverstone Circuit is a venue in or near Towcester that is most often used for Motor Racing
How do I get to Silverstone Circuit?
Silverstone is pretty much out in the sticks, so driving is your best bet. There is street park for a while around the venue, so if you arrive in good time you shouldn't have too much hassle finding a spot.Otherwise, you can get the train to Milton Keynes station and hop in a taxi from there. The price won't be too bad if you can share it with some other fans, but there aren't many other options.
Best Insider tip at Silverstone Circuit?
The trouble with general admission tickets is that while you can get dynamic, exciting views of the cars, you can lose track (pardon the pun) of what's actually happening across the board. If you get your phone or bring a radio and tune in to 87.7 FM, you'll get the live commentary of all the action! Alternatively, listen to BBC 5 Live, the go-to sports radio station for the UK. Having the commentary completely changes the game, and really adds to the experience.
Best Food and Drink at Silverstone Circuit?
Unlike football stadiums or, in fact, most other sports events, the Grand Prix brings with it a host of delicious food and drink options! There are craft beer tents, grills dedicated to churning out bacon sandwiches and all sorts of other cuisines besides, including: barbecues, sushi, pancakes, stir fry and fish n chips. It's a big money business, so the options are there. It's quite pricey, but all part of the experience.
What to expect from the Silverstone Circuit crowd?
If you've never been to motor racing, then you've never experienced a crowd quite like it. It's not a sea of constant jeering or cheering, ebbing and flowing with the race. It's more like excited, highly informed conversation between thoroughbred motoring fans. You discuss the ebbs and flows, rather than scream about them. When the car come hurtling by, it's all adrenaline and excitement, then the bantering resumes until the next lap!
Best restaurants near Silverstone Circuit?
The Fox and Hounds is a gastropub just over a mile from Silverstone, in the village of Whittlebury. Despite its location, the restaurant has made a name for itself and is a hotspot for visitors to Silverstone who want to enjoy authentic British food done well. The food is excellent, the staff are very friendly and helpful and the drinks selection is as good as any local English pub. Maybe book a table in advance, just in case.
Best Pubs around Silverstone Circuit?
There is by no means an abundance of watering holes by the racecourse, but there is one very popular option among fans: the Queens Head Chackmore. It is an "English Village Pub” with personality and style. There's a great selection of drinks on offer, and both the staff and regular clientele are super friendly. You can hear the track from the pub, so I don't need to tell you how close to the action it is!
Silverstone Circuit seating?
If you're looking for the most exciting seat in the house which has excellent viewing, you're probably wanting to bag tickets for Club Corner. It's the final corner before the finish, so in a tight race you could see a lot of action on that bend! For those who love the intricacies of the sport, sitting in the International Pit Straight gives you noisy bursts of acceleration and a great view of the pits. Finally, the Becketts and Club Silverstone stand offers about 10 seconds viewing of the cars as the whizz across the fastest part of the track, and is an enviable seat!
Things to check out around Silverstone Circuit?
If you're travelling in for the Grand Prix and want to know how to kill a day or two either side of the event, there are more driving and racetrack experiences than you can shake a stick at. The Porsche and Single Seater sessions are excellent fun, though the most thrilling option might be the Paul Swift Stunt Driving Experience. Get online to check out all the varieties and get your bookings in early, as they are all popular choices!