Weekend Admission (Sat 29 - Mon 31 Aug 2026)
- Full programme of historic motor racing
- Extensive classic car displays
- Live period music and off track entertainment
- Trade sites and great food & drink
Oulton Park’s signature Historic Gold Cup returns to its traditional August Bank Holiday weekend date in 2026. Three days of nostalgic entertainment are planned on and off the circuit, with Sunday and Monday acting as the main showpiece race days.
On-track nostalgia will be overseen by the Historic Sports Car Club, which will curate a programme featuring single-seaters, GTs and much more. The full line-up, which will include a range of guest categories, will be confirmed soon.
Away from the circuit itself, the event will act as a key social fixture on the north west’s automotive calendar. This will include extensive car displays from a range of classic car clubs, plus another sublime edition of the Cheshire Concours.
Under 13s Go Free!
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Adult Ages 16 and above
£44.00 Online (Gate £55.00) Save 20%
Teen Ages 13 - 15
£27.00 Online (Gate £33.00) Save 18%
Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above
£43.00 Gate Only
Saturday Admission
- Practice and qualifying sessions
- Open race paddock
- Some classic cars on display
- Trade sites and classic car auction viewing
Adult Ages 16 and above
£13.00 Online (Gate £18.00) Save 27%
Teen Ages 13-15
£8.00 Online (Gate £10.00) Save 20%
Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above
£14.00 Gate Only
Sunday Admission
- Qualifying and racing (FROM MIDDAY)
- Extensive classic car displays
- Live period music and off track entertainment
- Trade sites and classic car auction viewing
- Cheshire Concours d’Esprit
Adult Ages 16 and above
£27.00 Online (Gate £32.00) Save 15%
Teen Ages 13-15
£16.00 Online (Gate £19.00) Save 15%
Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above
£27.00 Gate Only
Monday Admission
- Full programme of racing
- Even more classic car displays
- Live period music and off track entertainment
- Trade sites and classic car auction
Adult Ages 16 and above
£27.00 Online (Gate £32.00) Save 15%
Teen Ages 13 - 15
£16.00 Online (Gate £19.00) Save 15%
Senior Citizen Ages 65 and above
£27.00 Gate Only
PLEASE NOTE: Advance booking ends 16:00 Thursday 27 August. If you do not select e-tickets, your order will be sent by Recorded Delivery (£4.49 per booking) or Special Delivery (£9.99 per booking) if specified. All posted orders received after 14:00 Tuesday 25 August will be sent by Special Delivery. Telephone bookings are subject to a surcharge of £1 per admission ticket. E-tickets can be accessed from your MSV online account. Under 16s must be accompanied by an Adult.
Programme
Save money and order your souvenir race programme in advance. Simply claim it on the day from one of our selected programme booths or circuit shops.
£6.00 Online (Gate £8.00) Save 25%
Radio
Order your radio earpiece in advance and collect it at the circuit from one of our selected programme booths or circuit shops - click here for more information.
£14.00 Online (Gate £14.00)
Upgrade to the best view in the house! All three of our grandstands will be open on Sunday and Monday.
Grandstand InformationBook Tickets
£12.00 to £40.00
Knickerbrook
This is one of the most exciting spots on the whole Oulton Park circuit as the racers rapidly decelerate from the high speed Hill Top straight into a tricky little chicane.
£10.00 to £32.00
Old Hall
Located at the end of the long start/finish straight, Old Hall provides high drama and tension at the start of the race plus overtaking attempts as the event progresses. You’ll also see duels take place on the run down the hill to Cascades.
£10.00 to £32.00
Lodge
One of the slowest corners on the track, you’ll see plenty of passing attempts as the field heads out of the fast Druids corner and down the long straight. It’s also the final corner on the circuit, and the scene of many last lap dramas.
Derek Bell Trophy
For Formula 5000 and Formula 2 single-seaters built and raced between 1967 and 1979. This is the series for the more powerful cars with wings and slick racing tyres. It encompasses classes for Formula Atlantic and later Formula Three and Formula Ford 2000 cars.
Historic Grand Prix Cars Association
Featuring classically-modelled single-seater GP machines from the pre-slicks-and-wings era of the sport. The grid will feature a wonderful array of pre-1966 Grand Prix Cars both front and rear engine.
Historic Formula 3
Making a welcomed return to the Gold Cup, Historic Formula 3 will feature these evocative ‘screamers’ that competed across the race tracks of Europe between 1964 and 1970.
Historic Formula Junior
The FJHRA Formula Junior Championships are booming, with huge worldwide interest in the category for up to 1100cc single-seater racing cars. Although Formula Junior only existed from 1958 to 1963, it continues to be one of the most popular of all historic racing categories.
500cc Historic F3
The 500 Owners Association Championship is for competitors participating in 500cc single seater racing cars which were built in the period 1946 to 1960.
HSCC Alfa Romeo Championship
This grid will feature a selection of Italian classics with a pair of twenty-minute sprint races during the day.
Guards Trophy
The Guards Trophy Championship is contested by sports racing and GT cars from the 1960s.
Vintage Sports-Car Club
The Vintage Sports-Car Club will bring a grid of classic cars from motor racing's pioneering earlier years to the Gold Cup.
CSCC JMC Racing Special Saloons & Modsports
Fire-breathing Special Saloons and Modsports join the Gold Cup line-up, courtesy of the Classic Sports Car Club. Expect an eclectic mix of some amazing machinery.
Historic Formula Ford
One of the most popular of the HSCC's single-seater categories, the Historic FF1600 Championship is for cars built and raced before 1972.
Classic Car Displays - all weekend
Classic and vintage car clubs from around the country will make their way to Oulton Park to display their magnificent machinery. Applications are now open - click here to apply!
Cheshire Concours D'esprit - Sunday
The Cheshire Concours d'Esprit will return in 2026, featuring a collection of extraordinary pre and post war sports-cars, each well used and with a fascinating story to tell. This is not a typical concours full of polished 'garage queens' - every one has character worthy of the description "spirited", with a unique story to tell.
Hampson Auctions
Hampson Auctions will be back for 2026, arranging a spectacular array of vehicles. Have a wander through the classic cars and motorbikes on Friday and Saturday before the auction itself takes place on Sunday. For more information CLICK HERE.
Cyclekarts GB
Cyclekarts are hand-built, lightweight machines inspired by pre-war racing cars. Watch them race from Friday afternoon through to Sunday! With an open paddock, get up close to the karts, chat with drivers, and enjoy the thrill of speed and craftsmanship. Don’t miss the action!
The Oulton Park Exhibition
Relive the history of Oulton Park circuit in this one-of-a-kind art installation at the Gold Cup. There will be displays of art and photographs alongside the Gold Cup film that marked the 70th anniversary.
The Jim Clark Trust
The Jim Clark Trust will be showcasing an impressive collection of memorabilia from Jim Clark's illustrious racing career. Attendees can look forward to exploring a diverse array of items that celebrate the legacy of the legendary driver. In addition to the memorabilia, there will be a wide range of merchandise available for purchase.
Simulator Experience
Perfect Acceleration will be in attendance with simulators for you to experience driving the Oulton Park circuit. Sessions are £10 per person. with a cash prize for the fast time!
Free Pit Walk
Meet all your favourite drivers during the official pit walk, which will take place during main Sunday raceday.
Open Race Paddock - All Weekend
The paddock is open to all, allowing you to stroll through the 100s of classic tin top and single seater racing cars before they take to the circuit
Trade Stands
A trade area will be in operation all weekend, with dealers and manufacturers represented, plus championship partners and stalls selling parts, accessories and driver and team merchandise.
Adventure Playground
Check out the Oulton Park adventure playground near to Chequers restaurant, which has equipment for children of all ages from toddler to 14.
Paid Funfair
The Oulton Park Fun Zone will offer a fairground with an assortment of exciting rides. Individual charges apply.
Free Parking
All general parking is free of charge. Blue badge holders may park free of charge inside the venue in the disabled parking and viewing area on the inside of Knickerbrook corner. If you hold a blue badge, please follow public signage for disabled parking, or speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
Whether you're entertaining clients or celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, a hospitality package offers an exhilarating day out in fabulous surroundings. For booking enquiries contact 01474 875224 or [email protected].
Silver Hospitality
Available Sunday and Monday. Hospitality Includes: privileged parking, entrance tickets into circuit and suite, official programme, coffee and breakfast roll, two course lunch, afternoon tea and cakes, pay bar serving wines, beers and soft drinks.
Prices are £120.00 plus VAT per person per day.
Why not make a weekend of it and stay on-site at Oulton Park? We have a dedicated camping area with full facilities - just a short stroll from the racetrack.
The campsite opens at 12pm on Saturday 29 August and closes at 8pm on Monday 31 August.
Campers are welcome to stay on site until midday on Tuesday; however only limited facilities (just toilets and showers) will be provided beyond 8pm on Monday.
Please note you will need to be in possession of a valid weekend admission ticket/pass in addition to a camping ticket in order to gain access to the campsite.
Weekend Unreserved General Area
Adult Ages 16 and over
£35.00 Online (Gate £40.00) Save 12%
Teen Ages 13 - 15
£20.00 Online (Gate £25.00) Save 20%
Child Aged under 13
£0.00 Online
