The 2023 Oulton Park event season concludes with this weekend's spectacular Salford Van Hire Neil Howard Rally and Fireworks event on Saturday (4 November). Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your trip to the circuit.
Timetable
Click here to download a timetable for this weekend's event.
Gate opening times
Public admission to the circuit is from 8.00am.
How to get here
Please click here for directions to the venue. Please note the East gate entrance will be shut as that part of the venue is out of bounds.
Weather forecast and ground conditions
Given the recent heavy rain, our grass car parks will be softer and wetter than usual.
There is currently more rain forecast for Saturday, which is expected to ease during the afternoon, so please come prepared for those conditions.
Event information
Click here for an entry list of cars and drivers competing this weekend
Click here to download the event map
Click here to view stage diagrams
Fireworks start time
The bonfire will be lit at approximately 6.15pm, with the fireworks due to start at around 6.30pm. Prime viewing of the bonfire and fireworks can be found alongside the Avenue and in front of the Fogarty Moss Centre, but superb views will be available from most infield areas.
We advise bringing torches and wearing reflective clothing.
Additional entertainment
As well as the on track rally action and evening fireworks display, there’s lots more to see and do around the venue, including:
- A pay-per-ride funfair in operation opposite the Fogarty Moss Centre
- Arts & Crafts (12pm to 5pm), circus skills workshops, face painting and slot car racing will take place inside the Fogarty Moss Centre
- Supercar and rally car display areas will be located near Chequers and the paddock
- An adventure playground can be found between Chequers Restaurant and the Fogarty Moss Centre
- Simulator experiences will be on offer in Chequers at £10 per session
Tickets
Additional tickets will be available upon arrival at the venue. Adult admission is available for £25, while discounted rates are available for teenagers aged 13-15 and senior citizens. Children under 13 go free.
If you have chosen to have tickets posted 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 during working hours at [email protected].
Print-at-home/e-tickets tickets are emailed on the day of purchase. If you haven't received yours, login to your MSV account to access them - your order confirmation email alone will not gain you admission to the venue. All e-tickets can be either printed or scanned from a mobile device.
Please have your tickets separated before arriving at the gate.
Pre-registration is not required for season pass holders, who should present their passes on the gate as usual.
Grandstands
Tickets for the Knickerbrook grandstand will be available for £15 per seat, or £10 for under-16s, and can be purchased from the booth at the stand.
Programmes
Official event programmes are on sale from the entrance gates, various programme booths around the venue, the Chequers Restaurant reception and the Fogarty Moss Centre for £6.
Children's Wristbands
Please pick up one of our free children's wristbands from the Chequers reception. 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.
Blue Badge Parking
Blue badge holders may park free of charge inside the venue in the disabled parking and viewing area on the inside of Knickerbrook corner. If you hold a blue badge, please follow public signage for disabled parking, or speak to a member of staff upon arrival.
General parking
Parking is free of charge in all the spectator car parks.
No cash machine
Please note that there is no longer a cash machine at Oulton Park. Our ticket booths, programme vendors and in-house catering units all take card payments. If you require cash, please bring it with you.
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.
WiFi
Free WiFi can be accessed from the grandstands at Oulton Park, plus Chequers restaurant. To access the facility, simply select MSV-HOTSPOT-WIFI and enter your details.
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 - thieves are known to operate in the Cheshire West area.
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] 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.