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I have just had my first experience of a Grand Prix, with my 7 year old son and 70 year old father in law and we had a brilliant time. Hope the following might help others in future years. We were there for the race only so missed the worst of the weather. We watched qualifying on tv and then drove across Saturday afternoon and stayed in the Travelodge in Market Harborough.
Firstly I had chosen the Northampton park & ride which was about a 25 min drive from where we stayed. We were there at 5am, straight on a bus and queuing to get in to the circuit by 5.45. We walked round to Vale and got a space at the front so were in position by 6.30/6.45 and my son had a great view. It was very muddy but it didn’t really matter but just aswell it didn’t rain anymore.
We had taken some food and drink and as you might imagine the price of food is high – 2 bacon rolls (the bacon was cold, the rolls a bit dry) and 2 coffees = £11. Say no more but I have been to enough big sporting/concert venues that this was no surprise.
The noise is just incredible and an amazing experience. Ensure children have ear defenders as my son did and after a few laps I put in ear plugs which still allow you to experience the noise but take the edge off it.
The 3 support races were well worth watching and the 6 hours we were there before the F1 start went very quickly.
Then after the race, back to the park & ride and we were back in our car and away by just after 4pm. I would definitely recommend the park & ride – worked extremely well for us.
If not next year I would definitely like to go again, perhaps when my son is a little older. After a 4am wake up call it was a long day for him and he was shattered by the time we got back to the car. Might contemplate paying a bit more for a grandstand seat next time to get a wider view of the action.Would appreciate any tips and advice on where to watch from, what time to get to the track and the P&R etc. I gather its early which I’m prepared for and that it will be packed wherever we sit! Finally this year I will be doing one of those ‘must do’ things – going to the British GP. I have GA tickets for the race with my father-in-law and my 7 year old son. I have booked the M1 Park & Ride. Any advice gladly received.
