Silverstone

SILVERSTONE WOODLANDS CAMPSITE - INFORMATION GUIDE

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO CAMPSITE OPERATIONS FOR 2013

Following the experiences of 2012, the organisers have made key changes to campsite operations for 2013. These changes have been made to ensure you receive the best possible service, in the safest and most user-friendly manner. We hope that these measures make your stay safer, more comfortable and, most importantly, more enjoyable.

Please read this information pack carefully and plan for your stay with us accordingly.

Keep up-to-date - These pages will contain latest weather updates, campsite facilities, entertainment schedule and other key information, which will be essential to plan your stay. We will also be releasing information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

We’re looking forward to seeing you for a great event this summer!

• SITE OPENING HOURS »

  Important Information: Due to the volume of traffic that we anticipate arriving at the circuit during the day on Friday and Saturday we are strongly advising campers to arrive by Thursday evening or after 7.00pm on Friday or Saturday. Please note that arrivals during the day on Friday and Saturday may experience significant delays.

  - Wednesday 26 June: 7.00am – 11.00pm
  - Thursday 27 June: 7.00am – 11.00pm
  - Friday 28 June: 7.00am – 11.00pm*
  - Saturday 29 June: 7.00am – 11.00pm*

  *Please note that delays may be experienced if arriving during peak hours of 8.00am – 4.00pm

  We recommend that all campers arrive on Wednesday to enjoy the full build up to the 2013 FORMULA 1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX and we will have some added entertainment taking place on the campsite on Wednesday evening and at the circuit on Thursday evening at no extra cost.

  Final closure will be at 12.00pm on Monday 1 July.

• WHERE WILL I BE CAMPING? »

  This year there will be separate camping areas for tents and live-in vehicles.

  ZONE A & G - LIVE-IN VEHICLES, CARAVANS, MOTORHOMES, ELECTRIC HOOK-UPs, DISABLED CAMPING

  If you have booked Lively camping and are coming in any type of live-in vehicle (this includes trailer tents), you will be pitching in Zone A of the campsite.

  If you have booked Family camping and are coming in a live-in vehicle you will be camping in Zone G.

  This year there will be separate areas for live-in vehicles and tents. The reason for this is that, regardless of the weather, live-in vehicles need different access as they are heavier, less manoeuvrable and take longer to park up. Therefore, in order to keep space in the live-in vehicle zones, tents are not permitted to pitch next to live-in vehicles. Tent camping zones are just a short walk away from live-in vehicle areas and access to all zones is open to everyone all weekend.

  Electric hook-up pitches are situated in Zones A and G. If you have booked an electric hook-up pitch and are coming in a tent, you will still be situated in Zones A and G.

  The Disabled camping area is also situated in Zone A, as normal.

  ZONES B, C, D, E, J and K TENT CAMPING

  We have extended the campsite to give a better division between Family and Lively camping. Family campers will now be pitched in our new Family fields, Zones J and K, which are officially the closest pitches to the circuit!

  Lively campers will be pitched in Zones B–E, as normal.

  Please note that in the event of wet weather for safety reasons campers will be asked to park their cars in a separate area to tents. However, this will be communicated and car parking would be a maximum of 200m from tents.

• MAP »

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• DIRECTIONS »

  

  TRAFFIC ARRIVAL INFORMATION FROM M1 LEAVE AT JUNCTION 15A

  From the M1 exit at junction 15a take the A43 towards Oxford and Banbury. After the roundabout at Towcester, follow the brown tourist signs (with the chequered flag emblem). On leaving the A43 signposted for Silverstone, you will enter the dual carriageway adjacent to the circuit. The carriageway is divided into 3 lanes, position yourself in lane 2 (middle lane). You will go straight over the main entrance roundabout and then position yourself in the correct lane according to the Woodlands Campsite signage. Follow signs which describe your type of camping as listed below.

  FROM M40 LEAVE AT JUNCTION 10

  From the M40 exit at junction 10 take the A43 towards Northampton. A few miles after the town of Brackley follow the brown tourist signs (with the chequered flag emblem). On leaving the A43 signposted for Silverstone, you will enter the dual carriageway adjacent to the circuit. The carriageway is divided into 3 lanes, position yourself in lane 2 (middle lane). You will go straight over the main entrance roundabout and then position yourself in the correct lane according to the Woodlands Campsite signage. Follow signs which describe your type of camping listed below.

• ENTERTAINMENT »

  We've got lots in store for you at this year, here's just a taster...

  - We’ll be putting on more entertainment than ever before, starting from Wednesday evening!
  - As usual, there will be a wide range of great food available to suit all tastes!
  - Franks Steakhouse is back with a twist this year!
  - Food: we've got more food options than ever before this year, yum yum!
  - The Big Top Bar will be back to keep you supplied with ice cold drinks all weekend!
  - The Petrol Head pub will once again be open for business. Expect more great nights of live sport, quizzes, acoustic music and competitions!
  - We will be broadcasting live sport (Wimbledon is on!) on our big screens!
  - This year's artists include: include: The Red Bullets, Big Me (teaser video below), CC Smugglers and many more!

• OFFICIAL BITS»

  1. All campsite roads are classed as Public Roads, as such they fall under the various Road Traffic Acts which could lead to prosecutions for driving offences in the event of an incident. DO NOT drink and drive.

  2. Failure to comply with any of the rules and regulations or behaving in a manner which is deemed unsociable or potentially dangerous will result in you being ejected from the campsite without refund.

• PROHIBITED ITEMS »

  1. Minimoto, Pit Bikes, Monkey Bikes, Scooters and Quads are strictly prohibited.
  2. Glass – ALL glass bottles will be removed and disposed of by campsite staff on arrival!
  3. Gas cylinders exceeding 15kg.
  4. Sound systems capable of creating excessive noise.
  5. Campfires, firewood and fire starters are strictly forbidden.
  6. Fireworks.
  7. Restricted and illegal substances.
  8. Offensive weapons.
  9. Pet animals.
  10. Items that are deemed dangerous, offensive or unsuitable for the safe environment of the Campsite by Campsite Staff.

• ON ARRIVAL »

  Make sure you have your tickets ready to be exchanged for wristbands.

  You've Arrived - Your camping tickets will be exchanged for wristbands. Please keep your wristband intact for the duration of the event. If you lose it or it comes off you will be refused re-entry to the campsite. We do not accept card payments on site, so please make sure you bring any cash you may need.

  Motorcycles - As always, motorcycles will be allowed on site at any time. Don't let this put you off riding here though as you can lock your bike up in our secure motorcycle compound.

  Electric Hook-ups
  

  • Electric hook-up pitches are situated in Zones A and G of the campsite.
  • There will NOT be any electric hook-up pitches for sale at the gates as in previous years. Hook-ups MUST be pre-booked prior to arrival.
  • You must be able to fit your ENTIRE CAMP onto your pitch. This includes your vehicle.

• GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING & ON-SITE FACILITIES »

  GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING

  1. At the discretion of the campsite stewards, only small, quiet running generators will be permitted on site. All generators must be switched off by midnight.
  2. The facilities provided in our disabled camping area are strictly for Blue Badge holders only.
  3. The campsite roads must be kept clear at all times. Any vehicles blocking roads will be removed.
  4. Silverstone Woodlands is a NO GLASS campsite! Please decant all liquids into plastic containers before arrival.
  5. Please only take up the space you need.
  6. Beware! DO NOT carry tall flag poles whilst walking in the proximity of the power lines.

  
  

  ON-SITE FACILITIES

  • - Comfy Camping – stylish camping with all your home comforts in our fully furnished bell tents! Find out more at silverstonewoodlands.co.uk.
  • - Cash Machines.
  • - Campsite Convenience Store and Trade Mall.
  • - Complimentary campsite shuttle service.
  • - Secure motorcycle compound.
  • - Disabled Camping area with full facilities for disabled customers in close proximity to the circuit.
  • - Our showers are token operated. Tokens are available once you are on-site.
  • - Cassettes can be emptied at Chemical Toilet Disposal Points.



• THE SERIOUS BIT »

  Silverstone Woodlands Campsite reserves the right to search any/all vehicles and/or persons on arrival.

  Admission will be refused to anyone carrying prohibited items, regardless of the tickets carried by the persons concerned and without refund. Silverstone Woodlands Campsite reserves the right to refuse permission of entry or re-entry to any person(s).

  No trading/flyering/placing of posters/stickers without prior written consent.