We’re looking forward to welcoming spectators to Donington Park for the Vintage Sports Car Festival this Saturday (23 May). Here is some useful information to help you make the most of your trip to the venue.
Gate opening times
Public admission to the circuit is from 7.30am.
Timetable
Click here to download a schedule for this weekend's event.
Venue Map
Click here to view a map of the venue.
How to get here
Please click here for directions to the venue.
Parking
All public parking at this event is free of charge. Please follow circuit signage on arrival. Blue Badge holders may use the dedicated parking bays in the paddock, outside the Redgate hospitality suites. Head for the paddock entrance and follow the directions of staff on the gate.
Tickets
Additional tickets will be available to purchase upon arrival at the venue. Click here for prices.
If you have chosen to have tickets posted you will need to bring the originals to the circuit as copies and receipts are not accepted.
All advance tickets have now been dispatched and were sent by either Recorded or Special Delivery, meaning a signature is required. If you haven't received them, contact us urgently during midweek office opening hours at [email protected]
Print-at-home/e-tickets tickets are emailed on the day of purchase. If you haven't received yours, login to your MSV account to access them - your order confirmation email will not gain you admission to the venue. All e-tickets can be printed or scanned from a mobile device; turn up the brightness if you can!
Please have your e-tickets downloaded ready for scanning on arrival to speed up entry into the event.
Pre-registration is not required for season pass holders, who should present their passes on the gate as usual
Camping
The Donington Park campsite is not in operation this weekend. Please click here to see details of the Donington Park Farmhouse which is conveniently located next door. Please note this is not operated by Donington Park.
Food and drink
The Garage 39 café, bar and restaurant in the heart of the paddock will be open throughout the event, with a wide range of food, drinks and refreshments on offer.
Grandstands
Seating is available for free in the Hollywood grandstand on a first-come first-served basis.
Infield access
Access to the infield viewing areas this weekend will be via the spectator tunnels in the paddock (at the side of Garage 39), the Esses and Coppice
Donington Park Megastore
The Megastore in the paddock will be open, offering a range of Donington Park memorabilia and gift ideas.
Motorsport News copies on sale
Copies of Motorsport News will be available for purchase at the Megastore and at Garage 39 throughout the event, priced at £4.50.
Gazebos and other structures
You are welcome to bring small, open fronted tents and other small outdoor structures (without sides) to general spectator areas, but we reserve the right to take down larger gazebos and other similar temporary structures if we consider them dangerous, or they obscure the views of others. Please be considerate to those around you and speak to a member of staff if you have any concerns.
Here to help
Excellent customer service is important to us, and all our staff are trained to help you make the most of your visit to the circuit. Whether you need assistance to find a lost child or to locate a disabled toilet, please ask one of the many uniformed staff you will see throughout the venue.
Security
The safety and security of all our visitors is paramount, so please be aware you may be subject to bag searches and security checks at our venue. We would also politely ask, as an additional security measure, that you put luggage tags on all of your bags detailing your name and mobile number, so that it can be easily identified. Please do not leave your bag or personal belongings unattended at any time.
No dogs/animals permitted on site
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please contact our call centre on 0344 225 4422 or email [email protected] during office opening times to advise if you will be bringing a guide dog.
Drones and flying objects - not permitted on site
The use of drones or other flying objects is strictly prohibited anywhere in the vicinity of Donington Park. As the circuit lies directly beneath East Midlands Airport flight paths, this is not only forbidden, but it is an illegal, dangerous act which will result in action from law enforcement.
Please do not bring a drone to the venue. And if you become aware that a potentially unsanctioned drone is flying in the area, do hot hesitate to notify a member of circuit staff.
Scooters/bicycles – prohibited in public areas
Please note that use of personal two-wheeled vehicles, including scooters, e-scooters and bicycles is strictly prohibited within all public areas of the venue.
Please respect our neighbours
We kindly ask that all ticketholders driving to the circuit this weekend drive or ride carefully and considerately both when travelling to and leaving the circuit.