Dr Pepper
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Im off to Silverstone this weekend for the formula one. Fisrt time me and some of my mates have been and just wondering how to plan the weekend.
Everyone says you should camp on the satarday night, do you just pitch your tent up or do you have to reserve pitching space before hand.
What are the essentials to take for the weekend. Lots have people have said ear plugs are a must..... are they just being pussies.
Also -- does anyone know how tight security is where you park and camp --- wouldnt mind bringing some continental cigarettes
[Edited on 07-06-2006 by Dr Pepper]
[Edited on 07-06-2006 by Dr Pepper]
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Edd
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dna23 will tell you all you need to know
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Dr Pepper
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Liam
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Ear plugs arnt really neccesary, but they hand them out free on entrance iirc. Take sun-cream if you plan on sitting/standing in the sun to watch 
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Dr Pepper
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Anyone know which is the best campsite to go to?
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Dr Pepper
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Edd
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u2u him mate he works at silverstone
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dna23
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You can't camp at the circuit buddy you need to go to a campsite owned by local land people nearby... best bet is:
Whittlebury (you can book) 01327 858092 - backs onto Stowe area
Litchlake (1st come 1st servee) 01327 857955 - right outside main gate
Those two are the closest but if you can't get in via them gimme a u2u and i can get you more numbers .etc
Security on the day don't like glass bottles (in the circuit) but if ure camping then its minimal continental cigs shud be ok they're but obviously be careful as you would anyway!
Earplugs are handed out on the day as it is loud but not really totally necessary.... jus take them in and out throughout the day 
anything else?
Oh yeah what ticket have you got? you may need sun screen as its gonna be real hot and only a few grandstands offer cover 
Timetable for the weekend
Spectator Info
Also, you should have received a booklet with your tickets with all info in (if you booked with ourselves @ Silverstone direct) otherwise i'm not sure what the agency u did it thru issue you with
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Dr Pepper
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Spot on for that dna--- great help.
At the Litchlake campground what time do you advise to get there for on the satarday....probably just give them a ring in a minute.
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Dr Pepper
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Also-- can you take bikes into the circuit, or do you just use them to get to and from the campsite
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quote:
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Also-- can you take bikes into the circuit, or do you just use them to get to and from the campsite
You can mate but its at your own responsibility as we don't provide any means of locking them up .etc
Litchlake... gets busy quick as its soo close now baring in mind gates open at 6am its best to be there asap! try phoning them to get an indication of how many calls they've had and wat it was like last year
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We camped at Litchlake last year & would deffo stay there again
I reckon u might be pushing it for camping if you only turn up on sat.
We got there on the Thursday night & there wasnt much space left
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dna23
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As Avey said it's really popular due to the location... i'm looking at it now and people are turning up 
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Dr Pepper
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LOL-- Was thinking of just rolling up there on satarday... may have to get our arses into gear and go tomorrow night or something.
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LOL-- Was thinking of just rolling up there on satarday... may have to get our arses into gear and go tomorrow night or something.
do you want some more camping places numbers
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Dr Pepper
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Might just stay at home watch it on t.v.... all sounds a bit hectic
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
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LOL-- Was thinking of just rolling up there on satarday... may have to get our arses into gear and go tomorrow night or something.
do you want some more camping places numbers
Whats the next closest campsite--- i have just got a list of them all of the silverstone site
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More Camping Info
edit: just seen what you put...
nearest wud be Sawmills mate just in the village
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i went in 91 
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Dr Pepper
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just phoned whittlebury--- sounds really good, unlimited places, close to circuit.
Only bad thing is that you have to book for a week £110 per car & tent.
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quote:
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Might just stay at home watch it on t.v.... all sounds a bit hectic
have you got tickets or wat?
p.s. Whittlebury is sex... campsite is a campsite but the venue is nice
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by dna23
quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
Might just stay at home watch it on t.v.... all sounds a bit hectic
have you got tickets or wat?
p.s. Whittlebury is sex... campsite is a campsite but the venue is nice
[Edited on 07-06-2006 by dna23]
Lol... My mate has got tickets for me-- im more of a rally fan myself-- looking forward to it, but i just cant be arsed with getting there ect.
Why do so many people have to go for gods sake.
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Dr Pepper
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Camping seems bit too much hassle and money....How long wouldyou think it would take to commute there each day... were only in Oxford so its close enough, but I know its supposed to be a nightmare
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replied to your u2u buddy.... didn't realise you were only in Oxford - not to far to come realistically if you can make it here earlier... getting out will be the problem mate as everyone leaves at the same time!
It's been a lot worse in years gone by.... now we have this one way system sorted it usually moves a lot quicker
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Dr Pepper
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Thanks for all the advice dna
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