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Venue Physical Address: Silverstone Near Towcester, Northhampton. Note: Towcester is pronounced "toaster". Beats me!

Got Directions?Silverstone Circuit is located on the A43 between Towcester and Brackley and is signposted from M1 junction 15A & M40 junction 10.

> What's the nearest major airport?

(LHR) London Heathrow Airport:
(72 miles)
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Hotels Accommodations nearby?

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> Distance from:
> Town of Silverstone, Northants, UK (2 miles from the Track) - really only a village without hotels.
Find Hotels in and near Silverstone all available properties are listed in a 60 miles / 100 kilometers KM radius of Silverstone Circuit, UK.
> Milton Keynes Hotels(about 20 miles)
> Northampton UK Hotels (about 20 miles)
> Hotels in London (about 71 miles)
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> Is there camping at the track? Yep. Loads in the vacinity. Campsites all over the countryside. See some of the pics to the right. Or check to see if there's still any room with my buddies at The Rectory Farm B&B, a few miles from the track. Tell Tom I sent you.

> Where's the Map?
> Check out this Silverstone satellite and road map

Got a trackmap? see below

. > Got the weather and radar? ??? Weather Forecast

> What's the local newspaper say? Local Northants News Online

>Driving Tips
British Highways Authority often publishes information about road closures all over England and special driving information ahead the F1GP.
Parking:
Greatly improved, however can be quite expensive at almost $70USD for the weekend (given it doesn't include camping as at Indianapolis or Phillip Island See the official site for some of the complicated rules about parking tickets. The problem though is that its almost impossible to get there any other way, save a helicopter, train and then expensive cab, or coach from London (see above). It's a nightmare to get to, by public transportation, and hence, a nightmare re traffic because everyone takes their car

h5>Local Public Transit

Trains: The main railway stations near Silverstone are Northampton (around 20MIs/33KMs) & Milton Keynes (just a little closer), after that you're on your own or you can catch a cab. See britrail.net U.S. travelers call Britrail on 1 877 677 1066.
Bus/Coach See gobycoach / national express. For British Formula One™ GP raceday a coach transfer system runs from 5h from Junctions of the M40 & M1.
By helicopter Shuttle: Helicopter companies run shuttle services from London airports and Northampton. It's like "Apocalypse Now" at Silverstone on big british racing weekends.
Local Taxis: ???

> What else is there to do?

Entertainment:

< Bars & discos in nearby Northampton & Milton Keynes (not Keyes). Carnival at the entrance of the main camping area usually.
Movies: Sol Central complex in Northampton has a multiscreen & the Forum Cinema shows foreign & alternative films, as well as kids films on Saturdays. Location: Weston Favell Shopping Centre.
Casinos? Nearby Northampton
Restaurant Tip:
Bring your own, or try the Boat Inn, overlooking the river in Towcester, opposite the Canal Museum, but if you fancy a day trip, check out Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Restaurant (Quarto) in Stratford Upon Avon.
Swimming/gym: Mounts Baths Leisure Centre, Northampton
Also: Whitewater rafting
Take time to see:
> Althorpe House & Park - final resting place of Princess Lady Diana Spencer.
> Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection (1h drive SW)
> Wicksteed Amusement Park

> Speed related stuff we got to check out nearby:
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See Silverstone Official Website for scheduled Formula 1 testing dates. While the several F1™ factories are located close to the track including Jordan GP (now MIdlands GP) : literally outside the Silverstone gates, B.A.R: Brackley, Jaguar: Milton Keynes, WilliamsF1 & Bennetton & Arrows (r.i.p): Oxfordshire they are closed to the public.
The Williams Team also has a Conference Center & Grand Prix Collection in Oxford, which hosts an impressive array of racing vehicles, including cars driven by Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill & Jaques Villeneuve. They also boast a Ferrari racer that was purportedly part of a deal sir frank did with ferrari in exchange for Jean Alesi’s contract. Don’t get too excited though, the facility is only open to conference groups of 35+
Also: Santa Pod Raceway, and their drag racing program, Rockingham Raceway and the other circuit in England as famous as Silverstone, Brands Hatch.
Further, there's Donnington Park Circuit/Raceway, home of the British Motorcycle Grand Prix, & the Donnington Grand Prix Collection, or the Goodwood Festival of Speed usually held a weekend or two prior to the F1GP weekend: tel: +44 (0) 1243 755055. Sir Goodwood also hosts, in September, a 9-hour classic race around his property. Click here for Hotels near Goodwood Circuit - Chicherster
Finally, but not exhaustively, a must see is the Beaulieu Motor Museum in Brockenhurst, .
For a full listing of all motor museums / events in britain send the british tourism authority an email asking nicely, or check this out
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> Tourism Websites travelbritain.org

> Places of Worship / Who's going to church on sunday?
Being this entire region of England is called the county of 'spires and squires', you don’t have to look far for a church. Call for service times:
> St. Michael's Church Stocks Hill, High St, Silverstone, tel: +44 (0)1327 857996
> St. Mary C Of E Church, Whittlebury, Towcester tel: +44 (0) 1327 811670
>St. John The Baptist Church, Abthorpe. tel: +44 (0) 1327 857996
> Towcester Methodist Church Brackley Rd, Towcester tel: +44 (0) 1327 352025
> Towcester Baptist Church 38 Watling St East, Towcester tel: +44 (0) 1327 353521
> St. James The Great C Of E Church, Paulerspury, Towcester tel: +44 (0) 1327 811670
> St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Towcester

Did you know?

> Don’t wonder why only English is spoken until you’ve spent some time there.
> Punctuality and courtesy are considered highly in England.
> Do have fun, don’t be a 'piker'
> A simple handshake is the appropriate greeting for both men & women; Demonstrative greetings are not often seen.
> Don’t wear a plaid sports coat, cravat, and slanted golfing cap to the track, no matter how much you want to.
> British Lawyers are called Solicitors. U.S. solicitors are often arrested. British Trial Attorneys are called Barristers. They swan about in wigs and gowns.
> BEWARE forged event tickets online. Buy from official sources only.
> BE SENSIBLE, stay amongst people, hold tight to your walet/purse, & HAVE FUN!

A FEW NOTES ABOUT SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT

Sure it rains, it gets cold at the drop of a hat, traffic sucks, the lawn is made of solid gold, and NOW only rich folk can get into the infield during an f1 weekend, but it's still silverstone. One of those famous tracks you just gotta visit once! Here's my guide of what you'll need to visit and get the most out of this abandoned wartime airfield that became a historical marker / monument to british motorsport.

Godspeed on all your racing travels, Cvetko Ostroznik

Who races there / events? (check links for dates)

> Formula 1 World Championship British Grand Prix & Testing
> W-SBK; Super Bike World Championship
> BTCC - British Touring Car Championship
> BSBK British Superbike Championship
Le Mans Endurance 1000KM
> and lots more car clubs and local events!
. Check above series links for latest upcoming events & season schedules.

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