grand prix camping

lynxlad · 18 Feb 2006, 21:59 (Ref:1525939)

could someone tell me where marshals campsite is located for g.p
how far from main road?
whats available.ie showers toilets etc
it`s a few years since i`ve been.
thanxs.

**Stephen Green** · 19 Feb 2006, 09:35 (Ref:1526112)

Hi, the campsite is normally behind the main grandstands on the start/finish straight. When you receive your final instructions you will find they include the route to the campsite. For the past few years the showers and wash facilities have been very good and there is no reason to think it will be any different this year. Toilets are cleaned regularly as are the shower cubicles and there are a good number for both men and women. Lots of people have complained about the facilities being dirty in past years but that has been addressed now and I think the BRDC have done an excellent job for us all.

Remember, the showers and toilets are only as good as the condition the previous user leaves them in!

chezza · 19 Feb 2006, 09:37 (Ref:1526115)

The GP campsite is in a field across the lane from Gate 5 of the circuit (takes you in right by the pit lane). Its about 5-10 mins drive from the A43, and about a 5-10 min walk from the circuit gate, although there are plenty of sign posts about GP weekend.

There are usually plenty of toilets and showers available although these can get busy at peak time, a small corner type shop for papers and a few essentials and usually a butcher too. There are security on the gate at all times.

Clive · 19 Feb 2006, 13:34 (Ref:1526237)

for those who go by names rather than posts, it's behind Copse and and is reached from the road opposite the village turning. the camp site is a 5 minute walk to the circuit and I agree the showers etc are good and well maintained. The only bummer is people taking more than their fair share of the beer at the marshals party!!

**Stephen Green** · 19 Feb 2006, 14:10 (Ref:1526251)

I second that, try taking what you are entitled to and leave some for the rest of us this year!

Grandslammer · 19 Feb 2006, 15:00 (Ref:1526264)

This might help

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/6...ampsite9ra.jpg

CombeMarshal · 19 Feb 2006, 15:00 (Ref:1526265)

I thought this was something to do with Graham Norton!

I never new aboout the free beer!
I'll be there next year.

CombeMarshal · 19 Feb 2006, 15:01 (Ref:1526266)

Yeah, that can't be that many Fields with red hedges that time of year!

I sound Canadian on my last post!!!

The Fat Clerk · 19 Feb 2006, 16:05 (Ref:1526281)

We always take our own ale, much better than cold p... (sorry lager)!

Clive · 19 Feb 2006, 18:27 (Ref:1526355)

you'd think Fosters could afford to donate a few more than one can each wouldn't you?

Piglet · 19 Feb 2006, 18:47 (Ref:1526365)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive

you'd think Fosters could afford to donate a few more than one can each wouldn't you?

I imagine they're wondering why they even bothered they picked up so much flak for it?

Clive · 19 Feb 2006, 18:52 (Ref:1526369)

At least with the MGCC you get a decent beer - Speckled Hen

bluebeard · 20 Feb 2006, 12:49 (Ref:1526969)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fat Clerk

We always take our own ale, much better than cold p... (sorry lager)!

Well said FC couldnt agree more heres to some proper beer !

robert77 · 20 Feb 2006, 13:03 (Ref:1526985)

There's only one Grand Prix I'll be doing at Silverstone this year (never done any GP before so anyway) and that's the Historic GP during the Silverstone Classic w/e in July.

greenbean · 20 Feb 2006, 18:43 (Ref:1527231)

theres only one gp wherth going to and thats the gp masters

chezza · 20 Feb 2006, 19:00 (Ref:1527250)

Ok ok guys, this thread is about camping at the F1 GP, lets not let it turn into a slanging match over which is the best GP to go to and things like that.

robert77 · 20 Feb 2006, 23:07 (Ref:1527500)

Not what I was trying to do Chezza, just something I wanted to say.

thepits! · 21 Feb 2006, 20:46 (Ref:1528319)

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenbean

there's only one gp worth going to and that's .........

.............. at Spa

But sadly not this year

chezza · 21 Feb 2006, 22:00 (Ref:1528368)

Ok well if you lot aren't going to I'll put this back on track.

There have been complaints about the GP campsite in the past, but it could be alot worse. I love the atmosphere over the weekend...and the party is a must!!

blackx · 21 Feb 2006, 22:58 (Ref:1528412)

Last year was my first GP and I was more than a little aprehensive after hearing so many horror stories.....

I needn't have worried....

Camping facilities were as good as I get anywhere else (except I didnt have my caravan so had to make do with a tent)...

Other facilities were very good......Good clean showers.....A large burger van who sold a comprehensive(well,for a burger bar anyway) list of things to eat and a friendly mobile shop to get the morning papers...

The lack of remaining beer for the marshals do was a bit of a downer but I had plenty of my own so it wasnt that much of a problem...

All in all very enjoyable....

Piglet · 22 Feb 2006, 20:33 (Ref:1529313)

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepits!

.............. at Spa

But sadly not this year

Ahh but there's still the 24 hour

Are you camping for the BGP Mr Pits?

thepits! · 22 Feb 2006, 21:02 (Ref:1529329)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piglet

Ahh but there's still the 24 hour

Are you camping for the BGP Mr Pits?

Thats the plan - if the caravan still exists!

But........... if I'm given a pitch on the side of a cliff

- like last year,

I'll move, and pitch on a flat(ish) bit

- like last year

So you'll have to look for the flag - again!

I suppose you'll be in your marquee with adjacent kitchen?

**Stephen Green** · 22 Feb 2006, 21:05 (Ref:1529331)

So its all round your place for beers then?

Piglet · 22 Feb 2006, 21:06 (Ref:1529333)

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepits!

I suppose you'll be in your marquee with adjacent kitchen?

No marquee and catering service this year - that will either be in or en route to Le Mans - depending on whether the chef comes home after pre-qual or stays out there!!

I've requested a pitch next to our newly married friends so that I can pitch my little tent and blag food from them!!

**Stephen Green** · 22 Feb 2006, 21:08 (Ref:1529334)

You mean they will have time to cook!!!

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