Disabled Access
Introduction
We want to make everyone feel welcome, soak up the atmosphere and feel part of the crowd when they come to Silverstone. We hope this information will offer you some advice and assistance to ensure you have an enjoyable time at the circuit. At Silverstone we take our responsibilities seriously to ensure that we address our services and facilities for disabled visitors and regular audits of our facilities are undertaken in respect of venue accessibility. If you have an enquiry regarding any Disabled Access or Facilities issues at Silverstone, or have any suggestions or comments, then please email lesley.cox@silverstone.co.uk. We endeavour to accommodate other special needs visitors if possible at all our events. Please contact the call centre on 08704 588 232 when booking your tickets to ensure we are aware of your specific requirements.
Viewing Areas
Wheelchair accessible viewing is available throughout the site. The locations of these areas have been carefully considered to give some of the best views of the circuit.
These terraces are solely for the use of disabled persons and in particular wheelchair users, with one friend/carer. In some of these areas there is a seat provided for the accompanying person. On the terrace areas carers are asked to please bring their own folding chair. There will be stewards present to assist wheelchair users to access and egress in the case of an emergency exit.
The following viewing places are available:
- Copse Terrace - 30 spaces
- Pits Straight Grandstand A-D - 5 places
- Luffield C Terrace - 79 places
- Woodcote B Grandstand (Undercover) - 31 places
Disabled Access
Fair Mobility will be providing electric scooters and other mobility equipment for hire during the 3 days of the Silverstone Classic event. Pre-event bookings can be made between 10am - 4pm weekdays by calling 01949 845 189 or alternatively by calling 07779 122 678 / 07971 878 339. They will be positioned in Car Park 50 near to main entrance and the Blue Badge Disabled car parking area. One free carer entry ticket for each disabled person buying a ticket for the race meeting and/or concert.
Car Parking
We have a large number of disabled car parking spaces located in car park 50. To park in any disabled car parking space, an orange or blue European disabled badge must be displayed in your vehicle.
Fair Mobility will be providing scooter and wheelchair hire at this event. To pre book please call 01949 845 189.
First Aid and Medical Assistance
For all events, qualified staff and facilities are available. Special medical requirements or concerns should be highlighted prior to arrival by calling 08704 588 232. This will allow us to make arrangements to ensure we provide you with the required level of medical care.
Toilet Facilities
For 2010 all our disabled toilets were fitted with RADAR locks to prevent access to any non disabled persons. Keys are available to purchase on site at £3.50 from the Paddock Shop, Bridge Shop (when they are open) or the Visitor Centre or you can loan a key for £5 returnable deposit. For further details call 08704 588 232.
Ambulant Disabled
Located around the perimeter of the circuit there are numerous seats/picnic tables that can be accessed easily by those persons using walking aids such as crutches, sticks or walking frames. This is so that those visitors, who find the journey a bit more challenging, can sit down for a break.
Induction Loop
We have an induction loop in our main reception areas, which can be linked to visitor hearing aids.
Assistance dogs
NO PETS are permitted on site at the Silverstone Classic although fully trained and registered "assistance" dogs dogs are welcome.
All assistance dogs are welcome. Please contact the circuit on 08704 588 251 so that arrangements can be made prior to your arrival. It is however not recommended that animals be subjected to loud noises from some of our Motorsport activities. Dogs are not allowed in the paddock, garages or the pit lane. Please do not leave dogs locked in cars in car parking areas.
Site Layout and Ground Conditions
The site is spread over 850 acres some of which are fields. There are some hard-standing and tarmac areas together with stone paths and metal trackway, but the site can be very difficult to negotiate. The weather can have a massive impact on how easy it is for people to move around the site, please take this into consideration when deciding on what equipment to bring with you.
For any other information regarding disabled access or facilities please call 08704 588 251, or email lesley.cox@silverstone.co.uk or write to us at: Silverstone Circuits, Disabled Enquires, Circuit Office, Northamptonshire NN12 8TN. You can also find out more information about the facilities we have on site by visiting the Disability Go Website.
