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2027 British GT Silverstone 500

Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, United Kingdom7–8 Aug 20272 days

Why You Should Go

A three hour GT3 and GT4 race plus Supercar Sunday, with camping beside the circuit

Format

Two Day Race Weekend

Crowd

No published crowd figure

Vibe

Summer three hour GT race at the home of British racing

About This Event

The Silverstone 500 is British GT's longest race, three hours of GT3 and GT4 cars on the Grand Prix circuit, and Silverstone calls it the UK's biggest sportscar race by entry. In 2027 it moves to high summer in August.

1What to Expect

One three hour British GT race, the longest of the season.
Supercar Sunday returns on 8 August, a display of road going supercars, with owner applications opening in the new year.
Ginetta Juniors, the Ginetta GT Academy and the Ginetta GT Championship support British GT at every UK round in 2027.
The 3.66 mile Grand Prix circuit has 18 turns.

2Best Way to Experience It

  • Tickets are on sale now on Silverstone's British GT page, at early bird prices until 4 January 2027.
  • Camping at The Ridings, the closest campsite to the circuit, runs Friday to Monday and is booked separately from event tickets.
  • Escapade Silverstone has rooms trackside, with a pool, gym and sauna.

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Silverstone Circuit

  • 5.89 km
See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • From the north, take the A43 from the M1.
  • From the south, take the M40 and then the A43.
  • Silverstone warns that roadworks on the A43 between Towcester and Silverstone can add time.

Public transport

  • Wolverton is the closest station, about 10 miles away by the circuit's figure, with direct trains to London Euston, Birmingham New Street and Northampton.
  • Banbury, Milton Keynes and Northampton stations are also within 13 miles.

Rideshare and taxis

  • Taxis wait at the train stations, and Silverstone advises booking the return taxi from the circuit in advance.

Best value route

  • Driving, or the train to Wolverton with a taxi for the last leg.
Tickets and entry

Bringing things in

  • Glass, BBQs, drones, tents and shelters, sun parasols and animals other than guide dogs are on Silverstone's prohibited items list.
On the day

Around the event

  • Kart Silverstone is from £30, Drive Silverstone supercar laps are from £249, and the Silverstone Museum is on site.
Staying over

Camping

  • Prices for The Ridings include Friday to Monday: £100 for a standard pitch for two, £180 for four, £150 for an XL pitch for two and £270 for four.
  • Pitches with electric hook up are £225 to £395.
  • You park next to your tent, and there are hot showers, a covered chill out area and 24 hour security.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Bringing a big bag?
Bags over 20 litres are on Silverstone's prohibited items list.
Into road supercars?
Supercar Sunday on 8 August puts a display of road going supercars on show.

6Cost Breakdown

2027 pricesPrice
Admission on sale, early bird until 4 January 2027
Camping standard pitch for 2 people, Friday to Monday£100 (2027)
Camping standard pitch for 4 people£180 (2027)
Camping XL pitch for 2 people£150 (2027)
Camping XL pitch for 4 people£270 (2027)
Camping with electric hook up£225 to £395 (2027)
Last verified: 3 November 2026Official link: britishgt.com

Tags

Car DisplaysCampingMulti Day EventGinettaSupercarsEndurance Racing

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