Race Meetings
Thruxton Tops Down Weekender
From £17
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21
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NEW For 2025. Get ready for the Thruxton Tops Down Weekender, an exciting celebration of open-air driving and on-track action! Join us on the first long weekend of the year for a fantastic day featuring stunning races from the Caterham championships.
- Two Days of Action to Kick of the 2025 Season
- Racing on the fastest circuit in the UK
- A welcome to Thruxton for Caterham
Ticket Information
Children 15 and under
Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult (max 5 children per responsible adult)
GRANDSTAND SEATS
Grandstand seats are a separate ticket. Grandstand tickets on their own do not allow admission to the circuit. Children 5 and under are permitted to sit on a parent/guardian's lap and are therefore admitted free of charge.
PADDOCK ACCESS
Access to the paddock for this race meeting is free for all ticket holders.
CAMPING
Camping is free for this event.
About Thruxton Tops Down Festival
Get ready for the all-new Thruxton Tops Down Festival this May Bank Holiday, an exciting celebration of open-air driving and on-track action! Join us on the first long weekend of the year for a fantastic day featuring stunning races from the Caterham championships. Convertible car owners are especially invited to bring along their unique rides—whether classic, quirky, or custom. Arrive in a convertible to enjoy VIP parking and the exclusive opportunity to take a parade lap around the legendary Thruxton Circuit. Don’t miss the perfect chance to put your tops down and kick off 2025 in style!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Get ready for the all-new Thruxton Tops Down Festival this May Bank Holiday, an exciting celebration of open-air driving and on-track action! Join us on the first long weekend of the season for a fantastic day featuring thrilling races from various Caterham championships.
Convertible car owners are especially invited to bring along their unique rides—whether classic, quirky, or custom. Arrive in a convertible to enjoy VIP parking and the exclusive opportunity to take a parade lap around the legendary Thruxton Circuit. Don’t miss the perfect chance to put your tops down and kick off 2025 in style!
The Thruxton Centre will also be open throughout the day, offering a variety of food and drink options. Whether you're in the mood for a quick snack or a full meal. Relax and refuel without missing any of the on-track excitement.
EVENT FAQS
TICKETS
All tickets are sent by email to the email address used to purchase the e-tickets. Please keep an eye on your junk/spam folders. If you have ordered your e-tickets and can't find them, please call the ticket office on 01264 882200 option 1, and we will try to help you.
Yes, you can buy tickets at the gate on arrival. However, we advise purchasing tickets prior to the event to avoid additional queues.
We now use an e-ticketing system which is designed to send your tickets by email. However, if you would like us to send you a ticket in the post, please call our ticket office on 01264 882200, option 1. PLEASE NOTE: There is a £3 charge for postal tickets.
Children 15 and under accompanied by an adult (max 5 children per responsible adult) are admitted to the circuit free of charge.
Children aged 15 and under are admitted free of charge to the Circuit and Paddock (max 5 children per responsible adult).
If you are purchasing more than 10 tickets for the same event, we offer a corporate rate. Please contact our office on 01264 882200 (option 1).
We understand that some guests will not be able to access the circuit without the assistance of an Essential Companion.
We are pleased to be able to offer an Essential Companion ticket for those guests who require additional assistance.
CAMPING
Yes. Camping is available at Thruxton.
The campsite is open from 12pm (Midday) the Friday before the event. The latest arrival is 11pm, to avoid disruption to the other campers.
Camping if free for all events, except the British Touring Car Championship, Thruxton Retro, British Truck Racing and British Superbike Championship race meetings, for which camping pitches must be purchased.
There are toilets, freshwater supply and waste point available in the campsite.
For events that are free to camp, there are no shower facilities at the campsite. For paid camping events, shower facilities are provided.
EVENT INFORMATION
Parking is free of charge.
The circuit is open from 8am.
Circuit action will end no later than 18:30
Thruxton is an active airfield and race circuit and as such, there is a strict no dogs/pets policy on site, except for registered guide dogs and assistance dogs who are allowed, providing they are kept on a lead at all times and are easily identifiable as guide dogs. All intended visits to Thruxton Circuit for this race meeting must be notified to the circuit via completion of the online form at least 7 days prior to the event. Any dogs/pets found to be locked in a vehicle will be removed.
More information on our Guide Dog and Assistance Dog policy is available here
We have a designated banking area for Blue Badge holders, which is accessible via Gate 4. This is a raised bank for you to park your car, providing a view over the 'Complex' section of the circuit. There is also disabled parking at the top of car park A. Ask a member of the security staff to direct you if you're unsure. All passengers/driver must have relevant admission tickets.
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