We're looking forward to welcoming ticketholders to Brands Hatch for the opening round of this year’s British Truck Racing Championship this Easter Weekend (Saturday 19/Sunday 20 April). Here is everything you need to know ahead of your trip to the venue.

Gate opening times 
Public admission to the circuit is from 8am on both days. Please have your tickets ready upon arrival.

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

Timetable
Click here to download a timetable for this weekend's event.

Venue Map
Click here to download this weekend’s official venue map.

Parking information 
Parking is free of charge in the main spectator car parks, located by the main entrance off the A20 (London Road). These will be well signposted.

Please note that Southbank parking (for the grass bank opposite the rear of the pits) is £5 per car on Saturday and £10 on Sunday, subject to availability. Places will be allotted on a first come, first served basis. You will need to download a pass in advance by clicking here. Please note that motorcycles are not permitted on Southbank

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

Camping
Camping is available for relevant ticketholders on-site from midday on Friday (18 April) until midday on Monday (21 April). Full facilities will only be available during that time, including accessible toilets and showers.

Camping tickets are available for £40 per adult on the gate, with reduced prices for 13-15-year-olds and free stays for under-13s. You must be in possession of a valid weekend admission pass in addition to a camping ticket to gain access.

Tickets
Additional tickets will be available on the gate. Please click here for more information.

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.

In the unlikely event yours haven't arrived in time, contact us urgently during midweek office hours on [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 or downloaded before arriving at the gate.

Programmes
Official event programmes are on sale from programme huts and the Megastore for £6. Each programme contains features, details about this weekend's event, plus entry lists and other useful information.

Grandstand seats
Grandstand viewing upgrades are available from the circuit Megastore at Paddock Hill at the following prices, subject to availability:

Paddock Hill Saturday: £10 for adults and £10 for under-16s
Paddock Hill Sunday: £15 for adults and £10 for under-16s

Pit Straight Sunday: £10 for adults and £10 for under-16s

Directors’ Terrace – Sunday (£69 per person)
For an enhanced race day experience, featuring some of the best views you’ll get at Brands Hatch, it’s not too late to upgrade your ticket to include access to the Directors’ Terrace. From here, you’ll have use of an outdoor terrace directly overlooking the start/finish line in addition to access to an adjoining indoor café – exclusively for the use of those with Director’s Terrace tickets.

What else is included

• Show truck displays all weekend before a Sunday afternoon parade
• UK Monster Truck Rides will be providing passenger experiences – individual charges apply
• A free Easter Trail is available for children. Head to the Megastore underneath the Paddock Hill Grandstand to take part
• British Truck Racing Championship autograph session - Sunday at 11:45 in the outer paddock scrutineering bay, grab the opportunity to meet and greet the drivers of our headline race.
• Grid Walk - A free of charge grid walk is planned at 13:05 on Sunday. Access to the grid will be from the gate at the top of Paddock Hill Bend

Go Karting (Sunday only)
You can also test your mettle with go-karting on a mini version of the Brands Hatch Indy circuit, located opposite the Megastore. Karting is available for all those aged 8+ and costs £20 for ten minutes, payable at the karting circuit.

Trade sites
There will be a variety of trade sites selling merchandise, souvenirs and other motorsport related paraphernalia along Colin Chapman Way.

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

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

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.

Children's Wristbands
You're able to 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.

Disabled Toilet Facility
An accessible toilet will be available on Sunday. This includes an adult-sized changing bench, hoist and a friendly attendant. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use the hoist. Click here for further information.

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 dogs. Please contact us via [email protected] to advise if you will be bringing an 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.

Drones and flying objects - not permitted on site    
The use of drones or other flying objects is strictly prohibited anywhere in the vicinity of Brands Hatch.

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.