Oulton Park Gold Cup: Spectator Information

Oulton Park Gold Cup: Spectator Information

26 July 2024

Oulton Park Gold Cup: Spectator Information

26 July 2024

We're looking forward to welcoming fans to Oulton Park for the Historic Gold Cup this weekend (26-28 July). Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your trip to the circuit. 

Gate opening times
Gates will open at 8.30am on Friday, 7.30am on Saturday and 7am on Sunday.

Timetable
Click here for a full on-track timetable for the event.

How to get here
Click here for directions to the venue.

Entry list
Click here to download an entry list for this event.

Parking information
Parking is free of charge in all allocated public car parks.

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. 

Tickets
All advance sales have now closed. Tickets will be available on the gate for the following prices:

Weekend: Adults £50, Teen (13-15) £30, Senior (65+) £40
Friday: Adult £15, Teen (13-15) £10, Senior (65+) £12
Saturday: Adult £30, Teen (13-15) £20, Senior (65+) £25
Sunday: Adult £30, Teen (13-15) £20, Senior (65+) £25

Under-13s get in FREE 

Please use card or contactless payments wherever possible.

If you have chosen to have advance tickets posted (not print-at-home/e-tickets) 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 midweek office hours at [email protected] 

Please have your tickets separated before arriving at the gate.

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 online. Your order confirmation email will not gain you admission to the venue – the e-tickets themselves must be printed or scanned from a mobile device.

Camping
The campsite will open at midday on Friday 26 July and close at 8pm on Sunday 28 July. Campers who have pre-booked are welcome to stay on site until midday on Monday; however only limited facilities (just toilets and showers) will be provided beyond 8pm on Sunday.

Additional camping tickets are available on the gate for £38 with reductions for 13-15-year-olds with under-13s staying for FREE.

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

Programmes
Official event programmes are available for £8 from various programme booths around the venue, the Chequers restaurant reception and the Fogarty Moss Centre.

Grandstand upgrades
Grandstand tickets still available to purchase on Saturday and Sunday(whilst stocks remain) from the booths at the stands.

Old Hall: £10
Lodge: £10
Knickerbrook: £12 

Oulton Park Radio
Don’t miss any of the action with Oulton Park Radio, broadcasting on 94.9FM.

Radio earpieces are available to purchase from the store at Chequers restaurant. 

Displays
A range of special displays will take place within the circuit infield across the weekend including:

-    Classic pre-2000 car displays 
-    Cheshire Concours d’Esprit – Sunday only
-    Vintage tractor display
-    Cheshire Steamers miniature steam engine display
-    Youngtimers display
-    Supercar display
-    Classic bus display

Alan Minshaw Celebration
A range of special cars associated with local racing personality and Demon Tweeks founder Alan Minshaw, who died earlier this year, will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Some of these cars will take to the track for a demonstration at 12.45pm on Saturday.

Gold Cup Exhibition
The Oulton Park Gold Cup exhibition returns to the old shop building in the paddock with a showcase of memorabilia, artwork and historical items this weekend. This will formally open on Saturday morning and fans can enjoy screenings of a specially made short film about the Gold Cup here too.

Vintage Music Festival
Saturday and Sunday will both feature a retro live music offering to keep visitors in a swingin’ old-school mood. Click here for additional details.

Hampson Auctions
Hampson Auctions will be back for 2024 with a special sale of classic cars and additional items. Click here for more details.

Gold Cup Photography Competition
Fans at this year’s Oulton Park Gold Cup are invited to get their cameras out and take part in an amateur photography competition with a chance to win a 2025 Oulton Park Season Pass. Click here for details.

Additional entertainment

-    The Jim Clark Trust will return for a second year in succession with a memorabilia display and trade stand
-    Simulator experiences are available with Perfect Acceleration from £10 per person
-    A free spectator pit walk will take place on Sunday morning
-    The race paddock will be open all weekend allowing fans to meet the drivers and take a closer look at the cars

Trade stands
There will be a selection of traders selling motorsport merchandise and memorabilia at the event near Chequers restaurant. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Children's Wristbands
Please collect 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.

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] during office opening times 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 all 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 circuit.

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