We're looking forward to welcoming ticketholders to Brands Hatch for the opening round of this year’s British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) this Easter Weekend (4/5 April). Here is everything you need to know ahead of making your trip to the venue.

Gate opening times
Public admission to the circuit is from 8.00am 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 a map of the venue.

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. Please click here to view information for disabled guests.

Camping
Camping is available for relevant ticketholders on-site from midday on Friday (3 April) until midday on Monday (6 April). Full facilities will only be available during that time, including accessible toilets and showers.

Adults are £40, 13s-15s £25 and under-13s FREE.

You must have a valid weekend admission ticket/pass and camping ticket(s) to be allowed onto the campsite.

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 the ticket booths at the main entrance and the Megastore for £6. Each programme contains features, details about this weekend's event, plus entry lists and other useful information.

Motorsport News
Copies of the weekly Motorsport News paper are now available to buy at Brands Hatch in the circuit’s open shops and restaurants for just £4.50.

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 adults / £8 under-16s
Paddock Hill Sunday: £16 adults / £12 under-16s
Pit Straight Sunday: £12 adults / £8 under-16s

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.

Directors’ Terrace – Sunday (£75 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.

Superview – Sunday (£75 per adult, £49 under-16s)
Enjoy an upgraded trip to the circuit with access to a shared Brabham/Stewart suite overlooking the circuit. Includes one of the best views anywhere on-site, TVs with commentary and timing, plus complimentary tea, coffee, water and biscuits, as well as a souvenir race programme.

OFF TRACK FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
A range of activities for individuals of all ages are planned around the venue, including themed entertainment to celebrate the Easter bank holiday.

• Easter trail (both days) It’s free to take part and all you have to do to join in is head to the Megastore under the Paddock Hill grandstand
• Free Face painting (Sunday) A face painting station will be operating from the Kentagon bar and restaurant from 11am until 5pm on the main race day
• Free Arts and crafts (Sunday) Head over to the Kentagon bar and restaurant to take part in some creative activities (for ages 3+)
• Funfair (both days). A range of thrill rides will be operating on site. For the young and young at heart. Individual charges apply
• UK Monster Truck Rides (both days). The Old Faithful and Reprobate monster trucks will be zooming guests around a dedicated arena all weekend. Individual charges apply
• DJ (Saturday evening). There will be live entertainment in the Kentagon restaurant from 7pm until 10.30pm in the Kentagon restaurant
• YoungDrive! taster sessions (Sunday). Kids aged 11-17 can get behind the wheel of an all-electric Hyundai Inster or the new Hyundai i20 Black Line for a taster driving lesson. YoungDrive taster sessions will run from Hailwoods and are £30

Extra fun for truck lovers

• Show truck display (both days). Pristine show trucks will line the venue throughout the weekend
• Truck Awards (Saturday). Display trucks will be judged throughout the day before a prize giving in the Kentagon from 6.30pm
• FREE spectator grid walk (Sunday). Spectators can take a walk on the grid from 12.35pm on the main race day. Please queue up at the Paddock Hill gate in good time
• Truck parade (Sunday). The show trucks will close the event by taking to the circuit for a parade once the racing has finished

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.

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

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

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

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.