FAQs

What is it?

• A Full line up of Hill climbing
• ‘Gumball Grid’ and batched racing
• Open paddock to view all the race cars
• Exhibitor & Trade Stands
• Classic, vintage and super car dealers
• Something for the Ladies – champagne bar
• Car Club Displays
• Concours Car Parking
• Food Trucks & Bars
• Live Music and DJ’s

How much are tickets?

Drivers – £200
Concours Parking – £50
General Entry – £25
Children – £5
*Children under 5 go free
Aged 5-16 – Must be accompanied by a paying adult

Are ticket’s available on the day?

By Pre-Sale ONLY. 

Is there parking available?

Parking is included in your ticket. If you have paid for concours parking you will be parked nearer the heart of the event and your car will be on display for all general entrants.

Dress code?

There is no dress code!
*we would recommend a pair of Wellie Boots in your car if it rains.

Are dogs allowed?

No, no animals are allowed. The risk of one getting free and running onto the track doesn’t bear thinking about. *Assistance dogs are allowed to all events and meetings at Shelsley Walsh – please make us aware if you will be bringing an assistance dog.

Is there disabled access?

There is a parking area for disabled visitors at the very front of the parking field, so it is an easy tarmac slope down to the paddock. There are disabled toilet facilities in the paddock and car park, and the Clerk of the Course will facilitate a lift to a disabled spectator who wishes to watch the cars from the stands up the hill.

When is the Event?

Saturday 15th June
*Driver’s entrance from 17:00 on Friday 14th June

Where is the Event?

Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb* – Worcestershire, WR6 6RP

*What is a speed hillclimb?

Hillclimbing is a branch of motorsport in which drivers compete against the clock to complete a course uphill on a tarmac surface.
It is one of the oldest forms of motorsport, since the first known hill climb at La Turbie near Nice, France took place as long ago as 31 January 1897. The hillclimb held at Shelsley Walsh, in Worcestershire, England is the world’s oldest continuously staged motorsport event still staged on its original course, having been first run in 1905.

What are the opening times?

Gates open at 8:30 – 18:30
Hill Sprint action is 9:00 – 17:00

Will food and drink be available?

The event has a street food section and Shelsley Walsh in house caterers will be available on the day. Alternately there are plenty of spots to set up a picnic!

Are families/children welcome?

Yes! We are family friendly! All children under 5 go free. Children aged 5yrs-16yrs ticket cost £5.

Where can I stay overnight?

Subject to availability there are a few local hotels, or the closest city is Worcester which is full of accommodation.

Can we get close to the action?

Yes! You will be in the paddock and amongst all of the action