Silverstone Circuit

Recently went to Silverstone circuit for the British Grand Prix. It was my 1st ever time attending an F1 race. We stayed the whole weekend, staying in the campsite next door.

(This review will partly be about the F1 race (and other motorsport) and the different activities/events etc associated with the Formula 1).

The food options in Silverstone during the weekend were pretty much as you may expect - burgers, pizzas etc - so it was not the most healthy weekend! Some of the food was actually decent, some not as much. For example, had a burger from one place and it was really tasty -even if it

Great venue - I went here for the British Grand Prix 2016 - what a great venue for such and epic day - in terms of facilities these were nice and modern and toilets at pretty much every corner all around the track - the entertainment was good the bands as such weren't anything to shout about but that's not what you come for - I thought all the staff were helpful chatty and fantastic - we were at becketts corner and the safety guy on the platform was trying to get everyone to do the Mexican wave while we're waiting around which was great fun - I was here from Thursday all the way

Silverstone, the home of Motorsport, the home to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

I have been lucky enough to attend the last 3 British grand Prix at Silverstone and it just gets better every year.

The facilities are fantastic, with more and more being added. There are lots of bars, fast food stalls, merchandise stands and entertainment to keep you occupied while the track is empty. The food and drink is reasonably priced for any major sporting event, a pint will cost you roughly £4 and a meal will be around £6. The beauty of Silverstone is that you can bring your own, provided it is not in

Silverstone have done really well to sort themselves out. They now offer a range of experiences which are all well put together. Good facilities for those taking part and spectating, not great, but good.
Having gained entry to the circuit (1 car per experience ticket) we were able to roam about and see explore the old pits complex where the Aston Martin owners club were racing.
If you visit for a Moto GP or F1 etc then you will be outside the circuit most likely. Facilities here are much better than they used to be. Although I expect they could be better for families.
The biggest issue with the

Very, very big place, even if your only going to the BTCC races. Only 2 things spoil it for me. 1/ the lack of places to cross the track to the infield. Especially if you have problems walking. A long walk either way if your at Woodcote. And 2/ like a lot of these places, if you buy food from the burger stands on a race day, prepare to pay a small fortune for very little. A small portion of chips and a hot dog was 7.50 ukp. Also a small coffee is about 2.00 ukp to 2.50 ukp and tastes like coloured water. Hardly any coffee in it.
Would of given higher rating if it wasn't for these points

For my first Formula 1 race, I chose to travel 5,000 miles away from my home in the US for the British Grand Prix, partially because of my love of Britain, and partially for my love of Formula 1 racing. Silverstone was fantastic! Great crowd, as expected, great circuit to watch racing, and an even more fantastic race!

Although I have been here many times a few years back, I went here yesterday (12.06.11) for the British Moto GP and I weren't impressed really. It's really good for public toilets, in that there were plenty scattered about, but they were all near enough blocked or had no loo roll. Considering how much it rained yesterday, all day non stop, there was absolutely nowhere to get cover! The circuit itself is good and there were plenty of places to view from, it just needs to think abit more about it's spectators who's hands were turning blue. Near enough everyone looked unhappy when

An amazing Grand Prix circuit let down by the surrounding road network and up tight British Health and Safety legislation Blah, Blah, Blah! It would be great if they had more of an Italian mentality and allowed people to walk the track etc after the event instead of hearding them around like cattle through security gates and muddy walkways. However that said I still love it and think everyone should go there at least once, or twice, maybe three times- ah sod it, I'd go every year if I could afford it!

Silverstone was opened in 1943 as a World War II air field. It is now better known as the home of the British Grand Prix. Track days, driving experiences, and corporate services are also offered at the circuit. Our Banbury office include this in their top 5 family days out.

When my boyfriend, a big Formula 1 fan, found out that the Mini United 50th Birthday event was going to be held at Silverstone this year, he became emotional. (He has watched so many races at this track on TV that he probably knows every turn in his sleep.) Since we are both Mini enthusiasts and love cars and racing, it only made sense that we attend this special event in May.

When we first got there, we couldn't believe how big the space was. We didn't even see the camping areas where there were supposedly thousands of other cars/Minis parked. The areas that we did see were filled to

Although i hate to say it, Silverstone is a bit of a dump! I used to go to the british grand prix here every year (1993 - 2005) but since experiencing some of the other circuits on the calendar i havent been back for an F1 grand prix.


Having said that, the place does have some character, and i've enjoyed going back for touring car and f1 testing events.


I've already booked my tickets for this year's GP as it's probably the last one at Silverstone, although i'll be sad to see it go, i think and hope Donnington will do a better job with the investment they're putting

My partner and I were given a tour of Silverstone as a Christmas gift purchased from a gift experience company. The tours are so popular that we had to book a few months in advance to be able to get a date to go along.


To begin the tour you report to the visitor's centre on the perimeter of the track and wait till everyone has assembled. There's a Costa Coffee outlet with some seating there but that (and the toilet facilities) aren't really adequate for the number of people who are waiting to start their tours.


Three minibus-fuls of people set off on the tour together - the

You don't want to say this but Bernie Ecclestone has a point. I went here for the Grand Prix for the first time in tens years and I was shocked at how much hasn't changed! look I love motor racing and have many friends who work in the motor racing industry around here and we need the Grand Prix. And as a knowledge base and track it's second to none. So if you are thinking of coming - do. You'll miss out if you don't. However, it's a shed in a field!! Don't expect mod cons equal to the money you pay. Don't expect the stalls of Goodwood which make it good for

I don't really care if it's the home of British Motor Racing - the set up needs a real shake up. It's inefficient, out dated, soul-less and the service (except from the gate staff) is really poor. Get your act together Silverstone - you don't deserve the GP.

Silverstone is one of those places that people love to hate. It's changed a lot over the years and I've noticed improvements each time I've visited.


Dependingon the championship you can get access to the paddock and behind the pits, if you can then a trip to the pit diner is worth it just for the experience.


A nice place to watch from (again if access is available) is the bank beside the Farm caravan park. From here you can lie on the grassy banking and see the cars right infront of you.


It's always a good idea ot ove around the track and here you can easily get to

Silverstone's currently famous as the location of the British Grand Prix for this year and next although it's moving to Donington in 2010.


If you can get to an event there, such as the Renault World Series which you can usually get free tickets for, then it's well worth it to experience such a great family day out.


It's easy to find, being sign-posted from all surrounding areas when an event is on, but arriving from the A43 is probably the easiest way.


Parking is easy, there's plenty of it, it's free and on race days you're guided all the way there. There