British Getaway

I’ve just come back from an incredible four-night trip to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. It was my mum’s first ever Grand Prix, and of course we had to do it in style!

We arrived on Wednesday at around 3:00pm at Silverstone Farm Campsite, where we would be glamping until Monday afternoon.

After checking in and dropping off our bags at our tent (which was literally just a tent with a mattress on the floor!), we headed over to the main area where there was a bar, food and live entertainment.

We watched the World Cup before settling down for the night. What we didn’t realise, however, was that there was absolutely no signal at the campsite. We were completely shut off from the outside world for the next few days!

Thursday – Recon Day

It was our first full day at Silverstone and we had General Admission tickets with Inner Track access. We fuelled up with a bacon roll to start the day (a tradition we kept up every morning!).

There wasn’t a shuttle from the campsite, so we walked for over 30 minutes to the entrance before joining the queue at Copse, as the gates didn’t open until 11:00am.

Once inside, we made a quick dash to the Inner Track to see if we could spot any of the drivers. Being Thursday, most of them either arrived later or were already busy with interviews and media commitments.

We did, however, manage to see George Russell arrive in his bright blue G-Wagon—and I even got a wave!

Next, we headed over to the Lando Stand to see what was happening and collect our Lando fan packs ready for the weekend. Inside we received a tote bag, a T-shirt and a Lando Stand 26 flag.

We then stopped by the Drivers’ Stage at Copse to listen to some of the reserve drivers and other inspiring guests speaking, all whilst enjoying a delicious chicken gyros.

I’m incredibly lucky to be part of a Women in Motorsport group that supports and encourages women across the world of Formula 1.

Thanks to the group, we were able to secure tickets to a panel discussion featuring women working across Formula 1. It was hosted by the incredible Jade Edwards, British racing driver and television presenter, and hearing everyone’s stories and experiences was genuinely inspiring.

After the panel, we were given exclusive access to the F1 Academy garages, where we got up close to the cars and even met some of the female drivers. It was such an amazing opportunity and definitely one of the highlights of the day.

Once everything had finished, we spent a few more hours exploring the circuit before making the walk back to the campsite. For dinner, we treated ourselves to some delicious Indian street food, grabbed a few drinks and enjoyed the evening entertainment.

Step count for the day: 30,000!

Friday – Practice 1 & Sprint Qualifying

Today was our first day in the Lando Stand, and we were so excited!

The shuttle service was running, so we paid £2 each (€2.35/$2.68) for a one-way journey. Although it was only a five-minute ride, it saved us the 30+ minute walk uphill to the circuit.

As always, we entered through Copse and headed into the Inner Track to see if we could spot some drivers—and we definitely did!

The Fan Zone was incredibly busy, so we knew we wouldn’t get a good view. Once Lando Norris arrived, we decided to slowly make our way to a different viewing spot, and it turned out to be the perfect decision.

As the drivers were arriving, they got caught in traffic, giving us a much better look at them. We managed to see George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon. Had we stayed in the Fan Zone, we would have only caught a split-second glimpse of them.

Once all the drivers had arrived, we headed over to the Lando Stand on the opposite side of the circuit and decided to visit the Lando pop-up store. Before we even reached the entrance, we were warned there was a one-hour and 30-minute wait, meaning we’d likely miss Practice 1. We decided to take the risk anyway—and I’m so glad we did!

The whole pop-up was full of fluorescent McLaren branding, music and an incredible atmosphere, even though we were all being blown about by the wind. While queuing, we even had the opportunity to try on the clothing before buying, which meant we could make sure we got the right sizes.

I bought the Women’s Champion Jersey for £75 (€88.08/$100.54) and the Silverstone Hoodie for £80 (€93.95/$107.24), both in a size medium.

Everyone also received a free wristband and a Monster Energy drink. There were plenty of photo opportunities throughout the store, including a wall where fans could leave messages for Lando Norris.

By the time we were ready to leave, the queues had almost disappeared, so it only took us around eight minutes to get back into the circuit—just in time for Practice 1.

Afterwards, we grabbed some food and met up with our close friends, Paul and Michael, before heading back to the Lando Stand to watch Sprint Qualifying.

The walk back to the campsite afterwards was a long one! We worked out that it took around an hour to walk from Copse to the Lando Stand, so we definitely got our steps in every single day.

For dinner, we treated ourselves to curry goat from a Jamaican food van on the campsite, and it was absolutely delicious.

Unfortunately, this was where the campsite experience slipped slightly. As more campers started using the glamping shower facilities, the water pressure became almost non-existent. Trying to wash shampoo out of your hair with little more than a drip of water wasn’t ideal!

In the end, I gave up and washed my hair in the sink instead.

Saturday – Sprint & Qualifying

Saturday followed a fairly familiar routine. We caught the shuttle to the circuit before making the walk over to the Lando Stand, where we enjoyed the entertainment on the Lando Stage while waiting for the action to begin.

One thing I have to mention about Silverstone was the self-serve beer and Pimm’s stations. They hardly ever had a queue compared to the main bars. You simply selected your drink, paid, and poured it yourself. Once your cup was full, the tap automatically switched off, so there was no waste. Such a clever idea!

We then made our way up to our seats for the Sprint, and the atmosphere was absolutely electric. We also had the legend that is Gary as our stand marshal. He kept everyone entertained, getting the crowd dancing, clapping and even starting the Mexican wave. He definitely deserved a medal for keeping everyone’s energy levels so high!

Once the Sprint had finished, we went for another chicken gyros (yes… another one!) before settling in for Qualifying.

After Qualifying, we stayed to watch the F1 Academy race, which also helped us avoid the huge queues leaving the circuit.

As we were walking back towards the campsite, we passed the Hilton Hotel and noticed a small crowd gathered outside. Curious, I asked someone what everyone was waiting for.

“Lando is staying here and should be back soon.”

Mum and I looked at each other and instantly knew we had to wait!

As time passed, more and more people arrived and the crowd continued to grow. While we waited, we were treated to an incredible display from the Red Devils Parachute Display Team, which kept everyone entertained.

We arrived at around 6:30pm, and at approximately 7:30pm Fernando Alonso arrived to greet the fans.

Finally, at around 9:00pm, Lando Norris arrived—and it was absolutely worth the wait. Despite the large crowd, he took the time to say hello to fans, sign hats and acknowledge as many people as he could.

Unfortunately, I also witnessed some of the worst crowd behaviour I’ve ever experienced. People who had only just arrived—and weren’t even McLaren fans—were pushing their way to the front. I was hit on the head three times by the man standing behind me.

It was complete chaos and, honestly, quite embarrassing. These were grown adults pushing towards barriers where young children were already being squashed at the front. It really took away from what should have been a special moment.

By the time we finally made it back to the campsite, we were absolutely exhausted. It was straight into the showers before climbing into bed, ready for the biggest day of the weekend.

Sunday – Race Day

As the sun was rising, we were already getting ready to leave the campsite, proudly wearing our fluorescent Lando Stand T-shirts.

When we arrived at the circuit, it was already incredibly busy. We made our way towards the Lando Stand, but our journey came to a sudden stop outside the Hilton Hotel. Word had spread that Lando Norris was staying there, and the crowds were enormous.

It was absolute pandemonium. The pathway had to be closed because there were so many people trying to catch a glimpse of him. It felt less like a fan experience and more like a mob. Thankfully, once Lando had left the hotel, the path reopened and we were finally able to continue on our way.

At the Lando Pop-Up, his race helmet was on display, so naturally we had to stop for a look and grab a few photos. Afterwards, we relaxed in the food court area, soaking up the atmosphere around the Lando Stage before heading to our seats.

The clouds never really cleared during the morning, so it was surprisingly chilly in the grandstand. Before long, though, the party atmosphere began. The stand was full of singing, dancing and chants before the Drivers’ Parade even started.

One of the highlights of the morning was seeing Lando take a little detour during the Drivers’ Parade to stop right in front of our stand for an interview. Seeing him there, knowing everything he has achieved at such a young age, was a really special moment to witness in person.

After the Drivers’ Parade, we ran into a slight problem—the toilets had lost their water pressure! As a result, most of the toilets had to be closed, creating huge queues. Thankfully, after around five minutes the issue was fixed and they reopened them, so it wasn’t too much of an inconvenience.

Then it was finally time…

Lights out, and away we go!

The race was full of action from start to finish, with plenty of overtakes and dramatic moments—including Max Verstappen’s crash right in front of us.

One thing I really loved was the respect shown in the Lando Stand. Although everyone was there supporting Lando, every driver received applause and appreciation throughout the race. It was brilliant to see.

Once the chequered flag had fallen, we joined the queue to walk onto the circuit. For some reason there was quite a delay, and we ended up waiting around an hour before finally being allowed onto the famous Silverstone tarmac.

It was definitely worth the wait.

We managed to take some incredible photos, and Mum and I even wrote a little message on the track so we’d left our own small mark on Silverstone.

Before heading back to the campsite for one final night, we treated ourselves to one last chicken gyros (it had become our tradition by this point!) followed by some delicious churros.

Back at the campsite, we settled in ready to watch the England match, which was due to kick off at 2:00am UK time. When the match was delayed, Mum decided she’d had enough excitement for one weekend and headed to bed, while I stayed up to watch the boys bring it home.

A brilliant result to round off an unforgettable weekend.

Monday – Home Time & Summary

The day you always dread had finally arrived, but after five days away we were definitely ready for some fresh air, a proper shower and our own beds!

We packed up the car, enjoyed one final bacon roll for breakfast, and began the journey home, already reminiscing about everything we’d experienced over the weekend. If you’ve made it this far, thank you for sticking with me—I know this has been a long one!

Overall, Silverstone 2026 was nothing short of incredible. From introducing my mum to her very first Formula 1 Grand Prix, to meeting inspiring women working in motorsport, exploring the F1 Academy garages, watching the on-track action from the Lando Stand, and even meeting Lando Norris himself, it was a weekend full of unforgettable memories.

There were, of course, a few downsides. The glamping campsite lost points for the shower facilities, especially once the water pressure disappeared, and the behaviour of some fans around the Hilton was disappointing. Formula 1 is about passion, but it should never come at the expense of respect for others.

That said, those moments were completely overshadowed by everything else. The atmosphere throughout the circuit was electric, the entertainment was fantastic, the food was surprisingly good (yes… I ate far too many chicken gyros!), and the organisation inside the circuit was excellent. Every day felt like there was something new to discover. Total Step Count: 87,500.

Would I stay at Silverstone Farm Campsite again? Probably yes—purely because of its location and atmosphere—but I’d definitely hope the shower situation is improved for future events.

As for the British Grand Prix itself, it absolutely lived up to the hype. Silverstone has a unique atmosphere that’s difficult to put into words, and if you’re a Formula 1 fan, it’s an experience I believe everyone should have at least once.

Thank you for following along on another adventure. Next stop… Spa-Francorchamps!

Hopefully I’ll have all the dust out of my clothes by then!

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