We're looking forward to welcoming spectators to Brands Hatch for Festival Italia this Sunday (11 August). Here is some useful information to help you make the most of your trip to the venue.

Gate opening times
Gates are open to the public from 9am on Sunday.

Timetable
Click here to download the on-track timetable. 

Venue map
Click here to view a map of the event.

How to get here
Please click here for directions to the venue.

Parking information
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 Southbank parking (the grass slope opposite the rear of the pit garages) is £10 per car. Places will be allotted on a first come, first served basis. You will need to download a pass in advance by clicking here 

Blue badge holders should follow public signage for disabled parking or alternatively please speak to a member of staff on arrival.

Tickets
All advance sales have now closed. Tickets will be available on the gate at the following prices:

Adults: £29
Teen (13-15): £18
Senior Citizens: £24
Under-13s: FREE 

Please use card or contactless payments where possible.

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. If you haven't received them, contact us urgently at [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.

Camping
Ticket holders are welcome to camp on site free of charge from midday on Saturday 10 August until midday on Monday 12 August, but limited facilities are available during this time. Please head to the main entrance on arrival and you will be directed from there.

Grid walk
A free of charge grid walk is available to all spectators ahead of the first Superformance Ferrari Club Classic race of the day. Access will be available from the gate at Paddock Hill Bend from 1.35pm. 

Additional attractions

• Car displays featuring models from Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and more will be available to view throughout the venue
• Many of the display cars will take to the circuit for a parade at the end of the day
• Classic F1 demonstrations will take place on the circuit from 12.25pm and 3.25pm
• Special Italian cars will appear including an ex-BTCC Maserati Bi-Turbo and an Alfa Romeo GTV
• Supercar shows will take place in the off-track arena at 11am and 3pm
• The Birra Moretti Beer Garden will serve refreshing Italian beer 
• Bira Moretti will also present the music garden with a line-up of Italian themed musicians spectacular parade after the day’s racing
• The Festival Italia Food Market debuts this year with a wide range of delicious treats

Grandstand seats
Seating in the Paddock Hill Grandstand is available first come, first serve from the Megastore just beneath for the following prices:

Adults: £15
Under-16s: £10

Programmes
Official event programmes will be on sale from the Megastore, Colin Chapman Way Kiosk and at the entrance gates for just £6.

Trade sites
Browse our trade and exhibitor stands for the latest products and services from top brands in the automotive industry. Find everything you need to enhance your vehicle, from performance upgrades to styling accessories.

Radio Brands 88.3FM
Radio Brands will be broadcasting live commentary, interviews and spectator information throughout the weekend.

Children's wristbands
Please pick up one of our free children's wristbands from 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.

Gazebos and other structures
You are welcome to bring small, open fronted tents and other small outdoor structures (without sides) to general spectator areas, but we reserve the right to take down larger gazebos and other similar temporary structures if we consider them dangerous, or they obscure the views of others. Please be considerate to those around you and speak to a member of staff if you have any concerns.

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.

No dogs/animals permitted on site
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of guide/assistance dogs. Please contact our call centre on 0344 225 4422 or email [email protected] during office opening times 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.