Motogp Silverstone camping options

[alan36]

Looking at the possibility of camping at Silverstone this year for Motogp. Is there anywhere other than the official campsite which costs a fortune for a pitched tent and nothing else?

[albatross]

We always stay at Woodlands, it's not cheap and I'm sure the prices have gone up again this year but you get a decent pitch in walking distance, music, comedy, beer tents etc.

We did it once for F1 too which was a much better set up re showers, toilets etc but cost an arm and a leg

[Teddy Lop]

Is dadford open? I'm sure it serves the MotoGP. Half the price and fairly close.

We did woodlands for the F1 but after 2021 (GP allowed to be attempted, soft ending of restrictions but entertainment etc not allowed) found we didn't miss it all that much, and quite happy to sit and relax at the tent after the invariably long day. Beers, BBQ, bit of music. Maybe we's old.

[stevemcs]

We are at woodlands this year having stayed at whittlebury last year. Woodlands is better for entertainment, Whittlebury for space and quietness.

[Higgs boson]

We always head to Silverstone golf club.

It opens up its massive driving range, and more.

There are plentiful portaloos.

Vouchers can be bought for food in the clubhouse.

Use of showers is included in the price.

It's a handy 15 min walk to the track from there.

[poo at Paul's]

No camping at Silverstone gold club this year, presume it’s because of the stty weather that will be expected, and they want to keep it decent for F1.
Such a shame, it’s a great site, at caramel fields is the only option for moto GP this year, which is pretty poor by comparison. No electric I don’t think, iirc.

I may just go uo for a day on the Friday in the car. The mice to the wing a few years back made it poorer for fans, and now, no DOC and guaranteed rain in may, just doesn’t enthuse me anymore.

[Notshortnottall]

Thinking of doing this on the bikes with a mate this year but we wouldn't be camping as we're on sports bikes and can't be bothered lugging the stuff.

Anywhere B&Bs etc. that people can recommend reasonably local that has somewhere to secure the bikes overnight?

[stevemcs]

poo at Paul's said:

No camping at Silverstone gold club this year, presume it’s because of the stty weather that will be expected, and they want to keep it decent for F1.
Such a shame, it’s a great site, at caramel fields is the only option for moto GP this year, which is pretty poor by comparison. No electric I don’t think, iirc.

I may just go uo for a day on the Friday in the car. The mice to the wing a few years back made it poorer for fans, and now, no DOC and guaranteed rain in may, just doesn’t enthuse me anymore.

There is whittlebury park and woodlands, we are going to woodlands again.

Not quite say if champions but they did advertise 500 tickets for pit entry and pit lane walk on the Thursday, entry was 2 till 7, with some random booking fee it’s was £84 per person.

I’m not expecting great weather either.