Oulton Park’s signature Gold Cup returns to its traditional place on the August bank holiday this weekend (29-31 August). We’re looking forward to welcoming spectators to the venue and here is some useful information to help visitors make the most of their trip to the circuit.
Gate opening times
Public admission to the venue is from 8.30am on Saturday, 7.30am on Sunday and 7am on Monday.
Timetable
Click here for a full on-track timetable for the event.
Entry lists
Click here to download the race entry lists.
Event map
Click here to download the event map.
How to get here
Click here for directions to the venue.
Parking
All general parking is free of charge.
No cash machine
Please note that there is no longer a cash machine at Oulton Park. Our ticket booths, programme vendors and in-house catering units all take card payments. If you require cash, please bring it with you.
Blue Badge Parking
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.
Camping
A dedicated campsite will be available on-site from midday on Saturday until 8pm on Monday. Campers are welcome to remain at the venue until midday on Tuesday, but only limited facilities will be available outside those hours.
There is no shop located on the campsite, but there are supermarkets nearby, including a Co-Op in Tarporley, and there will be outlets at the circuit serving hot food, snacks and drinks. You are welcome to bring your own alcohol too.
Animals are not permitted anywhere on site at Oulton Park (except Guide/Assistance dogs), including the campsite.
Camping tickets are £40 on the gate with reductions for 13-15-year-olds and FREE entry for under-13s. You must be in possession of a valid weekend admission ticket or pass in addition to a camping ticket to access the campsite.
Tickets
Additional tickets will be available upon arrival at the venue. Please click here for pricing.
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 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 online. Your order confirmation email will not gain you admission to the venue – the e-tickets themselves must be printed or scanned from a mobile device.
Please have your e-tickets downloaded ready for scanning on arrival or printed tickets separated to speed up entry into the event.
Grandstand Seating
Grandstand tickets still available to purchase (whilst stocks remain) from the booths at the stands.
Knickerbrook: Adults £12 / Under-16s: £8
Old Hall: Adults £10 / Under-16s: £5
Lodge: Adults £10 / Under-16s: £5
Programmes
Official event programmes are available for £8 from various programme booths around the venue and the Fogarty Moss Centre.
Motorsport News
Copies of the weekly Motorsport News paper are available to buy from the Fogarty Moss Centre for £4.50.
Oulton Park Radio 94.9FM
Don’t miss any of the action with Oulton Park Radio, broadcasting on 94.9FM.
You can purchase an earpiece radio from the store at Fogarty Moss Centre or one of the programme booths.
Trade stands
There will be a selection of traders selling motorsport merchandise and memorabilia at the event near Chequers restaurant.
Spectator pit walk
There will be a free pit lane walk, allowing spectators to take a closer look at the cars in the garages from 10.50am on Sunday morning.
Can-Am celebration
The event will mark the 60th anniversary of North America’s beloved Can-Am era of sports car racing. Cars will be displayed in the paddock all weekend, with demo runs at 12.40pm on Saturday and 13.30 on Monday.
Remembering Jack Brabham
A century on from the three-time World Champion’s birth, we’ll be celebrating the life and legacy of Jack Brabham. This will include a special display of Brabham machines in the paddock, and a demo run at lunch time on Monday. His son, David, will take part in a special Q&A at 11am on Monday.
Additional entertainment
The Oulton Park Gold Cup is much more than a race event, with a wide range of attractions on-site throughout the weekend including:
Classic car displays featuring a wide range of machinery throughout the infield
The latest edition of the Cheshire Concours d’Esprit (Sunday only) outside the Fogarty Moss Centre
On-site presence from the Jim Clark Trust, celebrating Clark’s success in Lotus Cortinas on the infield
Oulton Park exhibition in the ‘old shop’ close to the paddock scrutineering bay
Classic tractor displays
Food and drink
Please note that the Chequers bar and restaurant is closed.
We will be serving food and drink from the Fogarty Moss Centre throughout the day, as well as a range of stalls across the site. There is also a large marquee, located just opposite the Chequers site on the infield, open throughout the weekend (including evenings) with seating for well in excess of the Chequers normal capacity, along with heating and lighting.
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.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi can be accessed from the grandstands at Oulton Park. To access the facility, simply select MSV-HOTSPOT-WIFI and enter your details.
Children's Wristbands
Please pick up one of our free children's wristbands from the Fogarty Moss Centre 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.
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 - thieves are known to operate in the Cheshire West area.
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] to advise if you will be bringing a guide dog.
Motorised vehicles
The use of motorised paddock vehicles – except mobility scooters – is strictly prohibited. This includes e-scooters, go-peds, mini motos, kids’ ride-on vehicles and electric bikes of any kind.
Repeated use of motorised vehicles in the campsites or anywhere in the venue could result in the user being asked to leave the premises.
Scooters/bicycles - prohibited in public areasPlease note that use of personal two-wheeled vehicles, including scooters, e-scooters and bicycles is strictly prohibited within public areas of the venue.
Drones and flying objects - not permitted on site
The use of drones or other flying objects is strictly prohibited anywhere in the vicinity of Oulton Park.
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.