Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions I'm under 18; can I come to the British Grand Prix? Will I be able to get a signal on my phone? Can I bring my pet? What's the best way to get to Matterley? Can I bring a camper/caravan? Can I save space for my friends camper? Can I have a BBQ / Bonfire? Can I smoke anywhere on site? Will there be medical care available? Is the Grand Prix suitable for me if I have a disability? Can I use an air horn at the event? I am having trouble printing my ticket I want to become a sponsor or buy a trade stand? Im disabled, what do I do to make life easier getting into the event? Will it be easy to get onsite? Can I sell merchandise at the event? Can I park outside on the road? Can I bring my own sound system? What happens if I run out of cash? When can I arrive on site? What is the latest time can I enter the camping site? When do we have to leave the site? What happens if I arrive at 5am in my car, can I park up? Is the British Grand Prix family friendly? Is there a VIP option? Where is it? Is there anything else I should be aware of? Can I take alcohol into the arena?

I'm under 18; can I come to the British Grand Prix?

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Yes however all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 18.

Will I be able to get a signal on my phone?

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There will be a signal booster on site. This system worked well in 2006.

Can I bring my pet?

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It is not advised to bring pets, it is not the best enviorment for them. If you really have to bring your dog then they must be kept on a lead at all time and all foul must be picked up. Please respect others.

What's the best way to get to Matterley?

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Please see our directions page.

Can I bring a camper/caravan?

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Yes. You will need to buy a weekend camping pass and each person staying in the vehicle must have a valid weekend ticket. You must also have a camping wristband to enter the camping area (4 are given with camping pass) extra camping wristbands are £5 each.

Can I save space for my friends camper?

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You must purchase another camping pass when entering the site. Your friend must purchase or have a camping ticket to enter the site when he/she arrives. Once they are in place you can take you extra ticket back and you will get a refund from the camping office.

Can I have a BBQ / Bonfire?

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Open fires and candle flares are strictly forbidden for safety reasons. You may use BBQs that are raised off the ground.

Can I smoke anywhere on site?

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The legislation about not smoking inside in public places applies in tented venues such as the beer tent on site.

Will there be medical care available?

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There will be ample medical care 24/7.

Is the Grand Prix suitable for me if I have a disability?

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The car parking will be closer than before. It is advised to contact info@britmxgrandprix.com prior to the event so we can provide you with the best solutions to your needs. There will be a disabled viewing area.

Can I use an air horn at the event?

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Yes, air horns will be available to purchase on site.

I am having trouble printing my ticket

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Please contact Event Elephant who are the ticket hosts. www.eventelephant.com

I want to become a sponsor or buy a trade stand?

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Please contact the SD Events at info@britmxgrandprix.com to become a sponsor or buy banner space.
Trade space and programme space forms are avalable to download in the contacts page of this website.

Im disabled, what do I do to make life easier getting into the event?

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Please contact the organiser at info@britmxgrandprix.com
Please state your disabilities and establish communication so we can help you.
There is a disabled car park within 150 metre of the entry and there will be a disabled viewing area plus disabled toilets.
As you know there have been may riders paralized, we understand and care no matter what you disabilities are, but please just let us know in advance.

Will it be easy to get onsite?

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The whole 2011 British Grand Prix experience is designed to make you the spectator enjoy a great time from arrival to when you leave.
There will always be traffic, we feel we have very good plans in place but as always it will be busy leaving a large event. Please try to stagger your leaving times and watch some of the after race exibitions and fun to keep you amused.

Can I sell merchandise at the event?

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Yes! But you must be a recognised trader by contacting tradeenquires@britmxgrandprix.com and ordering a trade pitch.

Can I park outside on the road?

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There is no need to park on the roads outside, you will receive a parking fine and be clamped. This will be strictly enforced.
The car parks will flow steadily to the exits and the car parks are close to the track so why walk 1km and get a fine?

Can I bring my own sound system?

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Entertainment will be on in the evenings for those who prefer louder music, however if you wish to play music in your camper please keep noise levels to a minimum and respect your neighbouring campers.

What happens if I run out of cash?

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There will be an ATM available on site in case you need to top up your wallet.

When can I arrive on site?

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Only people in possession of a weekend camping pass can arrive from 2.00pm on Friday. Car parks are open at 7.00am and the gates open at 7.30am (Saturday and Sunday)

What is the latest time can I enter the camping site?

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1am Saturday is the latest time to enter the official camping site, you will be directed to the holding site, which will be situated next to the camping site, and then you will have to move by 7.30am in the morning into the official camping site Last entry is 10am on Saturday. There will only be toilet facilities in this holding compound. Please try to get there early to avoid dissapointment. Entertainment starts on Friday afternoon!

When do we have to leave the site?

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Everyone must leave the site by 11AM Monday morning.

What happens if I arrive at 5am in my car, can I park up?

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You will need to go in the holding area as advised on the website map

Is the British Grand Prix family friendly?

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Yes! There will be plenty of toilets, food vendors, trade area and alongside the main motocross action there will be a number of different side shows including, cycle jump team and fair ground rides for children and extreme rides for the adults.

Is there a VIP option?

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Once again the team at the British Grand Prix will be bringing you the best VIP package there is to offer in the motocross world, either individually or a corporate based table. For more information visit our corporate page.

Where is it?

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The event will be at Matterley Farm, A31 Alresford Road, Winchester. Hampshire. England SO21 1HW. For more information visit our Directions page.

Is there anything else I should be aware of?

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Please do not bring fireworks, pit bikes, electric scooters, glass containers, potential weapons, and portable laser equipment including laser pens or any illegal or offensive items. This is a family friendly event so antisocial and illegal behaviour will not be tolerated: ejection, possibly without return, will be the outcome.

Can I take alcohol into the arena?

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There will be no alcohol allowed to be brought into the arena, although alcohol can be consumed in your own camper or caravan to your own discretion, provided you don't act in an antisocial manner.
Please remember glass is banned from the site and will be confiscated if not kept within your camper.
There will be searches at the gate entrances.
SD Events Ltd are responsible for everyone’s safety and we have to participate in the correct monitoring of alcohol, the whole bar area will be run by an experienced bar event management team who are required to adhere to Winchester’s strict licensing policies.
SD Events Ltd has worked hard to find such a competent and well-structured team who will deliver a safe environment along with a good choice of alcohol that is not over-priced.
The event area remains a Greenfield site where animals will return to afterwards. Please remember this is a family event and therefore no disorderly behaviour will be accepted. Please also put your Aluminium cans in the correct refuse bin.
Please remember this a World championship sporting, we do not want to lose this event due to the a few minority drunks, have fun be merry but enjoy the weekend and then you can do the same next year!

Please carry a form of ID if you look under 25 to prove you are at least 18 to buy alcohol.