Oulton Park Gold Cup: Spectator Information

Oulton Park Gold Cup: Spectator Information

27 July 2023

Oulton Park Gold Cup: Spectator Information

27 July 2023

We're looking forward to welcoming spectators to the Oulton Park Gold Cup this weekend (28-30 July) for the circuit's signature event. Here is some useful information to help you make the most of your trip to the venue.

Gate Opening Times
Gates are open from 8.30am on Friday, 7.30am on Saturday and 7.00am on Sunday.

Timetable
Click here to download a timetable for this weekend's racing.

Click here to download a timetable for the vintage music festival.

Venue Map
Click here to view a map of the event.

How to get here
Please click here for directions to the venue.

Parking Information
Parking is free of charge in all allocated public car parks.

Blue badge holders should follow public signage for disabled parking, or alternatively, please speak to a member of staff on arrival.

Tickets
All advance sales have now closed. Tickets will be available on the gate at the following prices:


Weekend: Adults £45, Teen (13-15) £27, Senior Citizens £38
Friday: Adults £15, Teen (13-15) £10, Senior Citizens £12
Saturday: Adults £28, Teen (13-15) £17, Senior Citizens £22
Sunday: Adults £28, Teen (13-15) £17, Senior Citizens £22
Under-13s: FREE

Please use card or contactless payments where possible.

If you have chosen to have tickets posted (not print-at-home) 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 hours at [email protected].

Print-at-home/e-tickets are emailed on the day of purchase. If you haven't received yours, you can access them by logging on to your MSV account. Your order confirmation email will not gain you admission to the venue - you must have your e-tickets printed or scanned from a mobile device.

Please have your tickets separated before arriving at the gate.

Camping
Weekend camping ticketholders can stay from 12pm on Friday 28 July until 8pm on Sunday 30 July. Facilities will be provided during this time.

Campers are welcome to stay on site until midday on Monday; however only limited facilities (just toilets and showers) will be provided beyond 8pm on Sunday.

Additional camping tickets are available to purchase on the gate. Adults are £36, 13-15-year-olds are £21 and under-13s camp FREE. Please note you will need to have valid weekend admission tickets or passes in order to stay on the campsite.

Additional Attractions
As well as the superb line-up of historic racing across the three days, there's a wide variety of extra attractions to look forward to this weekend:

  • Car Displays - A wealth of car clubs will be on the infield on Saturday and Sunday, alongside enthusiastic, individual car owners
  • Hampson Auctions - A wide range of cars, motorcycles and related paraphernalia will go under the hammer during the event. See here for details.
  • Cheshire Concours d'Esprit (Sunday only) - A grand selection of extraordinary pre and post war sports-cars will be on display, each well used and with a fascinating story to tell
  • Oulton Park Exhibition - Relive the circuit's history with a one-of-a-kind photographic and art exhibition in the main paddock
  • Vintage Music Festival - Throughout both Saturday and Sunday, the Gold Cup will give you the experience of hearing sounds from the roaring ‘20s to the swinging ‘60s
  • Jim Clark Anniversary Celebration - The Jim Clark Trust has confirmed its attendance at the event, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Clark winning the Gold Cup and the F1 World Championship in the same year
  • Photography Competition - Fans at this year’s Oulton Park Gold Cup are invited to get their cameras out, with a superb prize package up for grabs as reward to the winning photo from the retro event. See here for details
  • Retro Gaming Area - Play classic racing games for free
  • Simulator Experience - Perfect Acceleration will be in attendance with simulators for you to experience driving the Oulton Park International Circuit in either a Lotus Cortina or McLaren 720S GT3. Sessions are £10 per person
  • Free Pitwalk 10.50am Sunday Morning - visitors will be able to get up close to magnificent machinery in the pit lane and meet the drivers moments before they race
  • Tiga GT286 Demo - Fresh from its 1st and 3rd place finish in class at Le Mans Classic, the Group C Tiga GT286 will demo at 12:50 on Saturday and will be on display throughout the weekend
  • Mini Rovers - Each child will get to take the wheel of their own replica Series 2 Land Rover aka a mini ROVER!
  • Vintage Tractor Display - For the first time, the Gold Cup will feature a display of vintage tractors from the 20s all the way through to the 70s
  • Open Race Paddock - 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 sites - A trade area will be in operation all weekend

Grandstand Seating
All grandstands are open on Saturday and Sunday, with some tickets still available to purchase on the day (whilst stocks remain) from the booths at the stands. These are priced from £10 each for adults and from £5 each for under-16s per day.

Programmes
Official event programmes are on sale from various booths around the venue, including the Chequers restaurant and the Fogarty Moss Centre, for £8.

Oulton Park Radio
Don’t miss any of the action with Oulton Park Radio, broadcasting on 94.9FM.

Radio earpieces are available from the store at Chequers restaurant.

Children's wristbands
Please pick up one of our free children's wristbands from the Chequers reception. Write your name and phone number on the back of the wristband so we can contact you should you become separated from your child at any time.

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 guide/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/assistance dog.

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 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 venue.

 

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