We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors to Brands Hatch for Ford Power Live this Sunday (14 September). Here is everything you need to know ahead of your trip to the venue.

Gate opening times 
Public admission to the circuit is from 9am on Sunday.

How to get here
Please click here for directions to 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.

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, 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.

Please click here to view information for disabled guests.

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.

Camping
Ticket holders are welcome to camp free of charge at the circuit from midday on Saturday (13 September) until midday on Monday (15 September). Limited facilities will only be available during that time.

Please note that electrical hook-up is not available anywhere on the campsite.

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

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

Grandstand seats
Paddock Hill grandstand will be open on Sunday, with tickets available to purchase from the Megastore on the day (while stocks remain). These are priced at £10 each for adults and £5 each for under-16s.

Burton Power Live Action Arena, hosted by Motor Addicts 
A new feature for 2025 is the addition of the Motor Addicts team as the official hosts of the Burton Power Live Action Arena. The renowned online crew will showcase an epic line-up of cars, including some of the machines regularly featured on their channel. This is your chance to see some stunning builds in the metal as part of a wild show.

Instagram Corner
Meet ‘internet famous’ Fords and their owners in a dedicated area devoted to famous Instagram ‘blue oval’ machines.

Ford Sierra Cosworth RS 40th anniversary

One of this year’s special themes is a 40th anniversary celebration of the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS. This will include a specialised display area for owners of all variants, and even feature an iconic race car in the form of a Sapphire which won the 1989 Production Saloon Car Championship and that year’s 25-hour edition of the Willhire endurance race.

The Originals Zone
Celebrate nostalgia at Ford Power Live with a showcase of original, period-correct Fords just like the ones your family or mates owned back in the day. These will be grouped together for added retro fever.

Grid walk
A free of charge spectator grid walk will take place ahead of the Modified Ford Series race from 2pm. Please queue at the Paddock Hill Bend to take part in this. 

Further entertainment

• The venue will be filled with more than 1000 Ford models with extensive car club displays and appearances from individual enthusiasts
• There's special demonstrations throughout the day, including from the Ford Galaxie muscle car and Ford GT40 continuation model
• A special static display from a Ford RS200 Evo – one of the rarest specs of the iconic rally car
• Witness a car once driven regularly by Jeremy Clarkson! A Ford Escort RS Cosworth run by the legendary TV presenter in the 90s on the Fourways Engineering stand
• Some of the most pristine Fords on-site will take part in a show and shine competition during the day
• A range of automotive products will be available to browse in the dedicated Ford Power Live trade area
• The day will end with a Ford track parade featuring many of the cars out on the circuit
• YoungDrive! taster sessions for 11-17-year-olds will be available on the GP circuit. This dedicated experience in a Hyundai i10 N-Line is available at Hailwoods restaurant for £30

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.

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.

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.