We're looking forward to welcoming fans to Brands Hatch for the final rounds of the 2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship this weekend (7/8 October). Here is some useful information, which will help you make the most of your trip to the circuit.
Gate opening times
Public admission to the circuit is from 8.00am on Saturday and 7.00am on Sunday. Please have your tickets ready upon arrival.
How to get here
Please click here for directions to the venue.
MND Association Charity Partnership
The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association has been chosen as the charity partner for this weekend's event. Attendees will be able to learn more about MND and donate through bucket collections across the weekend. The BTCC race cars will carry MND Association decals too. All of the money raised for the Association will further aid the organisation’s cause to research, improving access to care and campaigning for those living with or affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A silent auction to raise funds is still ongoing, with a number of motorsport-themed items. Click here for more information.
Arriving at the venue
Parking is free of charge in the main spectator car parks, located by the main entrance off the A20. These will be well signposted.
Please note that internal Southbank parking (for the grass bank opposite the rear of the pits) is £5 per car on Saturday and £10 on Sunday, subject to availability. Places will be allotted on a first come, first served basis.
Blue badge holders should follow public signage for disabled parking, or alternatively please speak to a member of staff on arrival.
If you have been allotted a specific parking arrangement as part of a hospitality package, please follow signage which corresponds to your parking pass. This will be signposted as you approach the circuit.
Camping
Campsite ticket holders are welcome to camp between midday on Friday 6 October and noon on Monday 9 October. Full facilities will be available within these operating hours.
If you haven’t booked camping in advance, adult spaces are £36 per person on the gate. 13-15-year-olds are £21 and under-13s go free.
Timetable
Click here to download a timetable for this weekend's event.
Venue Map
Please click here to download a venue map.
Tickets
Tickets will be available on the gate at the following prices:
Saturday: Adults £23, 13-15-year-olds £14, Senior Citizens £16. Under-13s go free
Sunday: Adults £38, 13-15-year-olds £22, Senior Citizens £28. Under-13s go free
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.
In the unlikely event yours haven't arrived in time, contact us urgently during midweek office hours on [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.
Grandstand seats
A limited number of grandstand seat upgrades are available at the following prices from the Megastore by Paddock Hill Bend:
Paddock Hill Saturday: £10 for adults. £5 for under-16s
Paddock Hill Sunday: £25 for adults. £15 for under-16s
Pit Straight Sunday: £20 for adults. £15 for under-16s
Hailwoods Sunday: £15 for adults. £10 for under-16s
Desire Wison Sunday: £10 for adults. £10 for under-16s
Directors' Terrace - available on Saturday (only)
Sample some of the best views in style, as you enjoy the action from above the crowds on the exclusive Directors' Terrace on the start/finish straight from £69 per person. Includes access to an adjoining indoor café/bar.
Pit Lane Walkabout
A free of charge pit walk and autograph session will take place from 9.00am on Sunday morning. Access will be via the circuit gate at Paddock Hill Bend. Please arrive in good time as this will only be open for 30 minutes.
GP paddock closed
Please note that the inner paddock will be closed to the public this weekend.
Updated circuit fencing
New specator-protecting debris fencing has been installed from between the bottom of Hailwoods Hill to just before the Druids spectator bridge, as part of a planned upgrade programme. The fence line has been adjusted to accommodate an upcoming widening to the run-off area at the exit of Paddock Hill Bend in the coming months. The specification and height of the new fences is determined by the latest FIA standards and whilst there has been some alteration to the spectator area, we’re planning to improve the extent of the viewing banks as the work develops.
This project forms part of MSV’s continued commitment to improving venue safety, both for spectators and on-circuit participants.
Go Karting – Sunday only
You can also test your mettle with go-karting on a mini version of the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, located opposite the Megastore. Karting is available for all those aged 8+ and costs £20 for ten minutes, payable at the karting circuit.
Shuttle bus
We are operating a dedicated shuttle bus service from Swanley railway station on Sunday. This is just £5 for a return trip with free travel for under-13s. Click here for more information.
Programmes
Official event programmes are on sale from programme booths and the Megastore for £8 per copy. Each programme contains exclusive features, details about this weekend's event, plus entry lists and other useful information.
Trade sites
There will be a variety of trade sites selling merchandise, souvenirs and other motorsport related paraphernalia along Colin Chapman Way.
Children's Wristbands
You're able to pick up one of our free children's wristbands from the programme sales huts or the Megastore. 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.
Radio Brands 88.3FM
Radio Brands will be broadcasting live commentary, interviews and spectator information throughout the weekend. Earpiece radios will be on sale from the Megastore.
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.
Disabled Toilet Facility
An accessible toilet will be available on Sunday. This includes an adult-sized changing bench, hoist and a friendly attendant. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use the hoist. See https://www.revolootion.org.uk/ for further information.
No dogs/animals permitted on site
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of guide/assistance dogs. Please contact us via [email protected] 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.