We’re looking forward to welcoming fans to Donington Park for the British GT Championship this Saturday and Sunday (5/6 September). Here is some useful information to help you make the most of your trip to the venue.
Timetable
Click here to download a schedule for this weekend's event.
Gate opening times
Public admission to the circuit is from 7.30am on both days.
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 car parking is free of charge. Please follow the signage and instructions from the roadside stewards when arriving.
Disabled Parking
There will be a dedicated parking area at Coppice, with circuit viewing available on a first come first served basis. Please present your blue badge when you arrive and you'll be directed to the correct location.
Starkey's Parking
Limited Starkey's Parking, overlooking the Craner Curves and Old Hairpin, is available on Saturday for £6 per car, and Sunday for £12 per car.
Vehicles will need to head to the Coppice gate upon arrival, and all people inside the car will need to have a valid entry ticket. A car hanger will be provided to all Starkey's Parking purchasers, and must be displayed inside the vehicle on the day.
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 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 tickets separated before arriving at the gate.
Camping - Not available
The Donington Park campsite is not in operation this weekend.
Click here to view local accommodation around Donington Park.
Please note that no overnight stays or camping are permitted in any of the car parks
Programmes
Official event programmes are on sale from programme huts and the Megastore for £8. Each programme contains features, details about this weekend's event, plus entry lists and other useful information.
Motorsport News
Copies of Motorsport News will be available for purchase at the Megastore and at Garage 39 throughout the event, priced at £4.50.
Donington Park Megastore
The Megastore in the paddock will be open, offering a range of Donington Park memorabilia and gift ideas.
Food and drink
The Garage 39 restaurant, bar and café will be open throughout the event serving a variety of food and refreshments. A number of other outlets will be operating around the venue in the most popular spectator areas.
Infield access
Infield access this weekend will be available through the tunnels in the paddock, the Esses and at Coppice.
Grandstand seating
Seating in the Hollywood Grandstand will be available to purchase on the day from the booth at the grandstand and the Megastore in the paddock.
Saturday: Adults £10 and Under-16s £5
Sunday: Adults £16 and Under-16s £12
Free GB3 autograph session
Meet all your favourite drivers during the GB3 autograph session in the paddock, which will take place on Sunday at 12pm, with GB4 drivers joining as and when they are available. Please follow the directions of stewards when queuing.
Trade and merchandise
A selection of trade stands selling driver, team and series merchandise and memorabilia will be positioned in the paddock.
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
he 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.