Snetterton Paddock Tour

This page details all the places a driver needs to take themselves or their car over a race weekend.

Tour of Main Paddock
Pits Lane, Including Circuit Egress and Access
Grid
Medical Centre / First Aid / Defibrillator

Tour of Main Paddock

We will start our tour outside of the main paddock, exploring the overflow before starting the tour proper.

1, 2, 3. Venue Entrance and Overflow
On entering the venue and crossing the bridge, one comes an entrance on the left is an entrance to public parking, while on the right is for public camping, including caravans and motorhomes.

Continuing on leads to a T-junction, to the left and right of which are overflow grassy paddocks.

By turning right and continuing on, the entrance to the main paddock is arrived at.
1) Having just crossed the bridge, left here is for public parking, while on the right is for public camping, including caravans and motorhomes.
1) Having just crossed the bridge, left here is for public parking, while on the right is for public camping, including caravans and motorhomes.
2) Turning left at the T-Junction brings the competitor to a grassy overflow paddock.
2) Turning left at the T-Junction brings the competitor to a grassy overflow paddock.
3) At the end of the road, ahead, is the entrance to further public camping. At the junction, on the left and hidden by the dark van, is an Elsan waste disposal point.
3) At the end of the road, ahead, is the entrance to further public camping.

At the junction, on the left and hidden by the dark van, is an Elsan waste disposal point.
3) The Elsan waste disposal point.
3) The Elsan waste disposal point.
4, 5. Approach to main Paddock
On entering the venue and crossing the bridge, one comes to a T-junction, to the left and right of which are overflow grassy paddocks.

By turning right and continuing on, the entrance to the main paddock is arrived at.		PaddockTour04-05
4) Turning right at the T-Junction brings the competitor to more grassy overflow paddock to the left and right, with the main paddock in the distance.
4) Turning right at the T-Junction brings the competitor to more grassy overflow paddock to the left and right, with the main paddock in the distance.
5) The entrance to the main paddock. Bear left for the Assembley Area and garages. Straight on leads to fuel and the Tyrrell Restaurant, although vehicular access is restricted, as will be described later.
5) The entrance to the main paddock.

Bear left for the Assembley Area and garages. Straight on leads to fuel and the Tyrrell Restaurant, although vehicular access is restricted, as will be described later.
6, 7, 8. Fuel, Toilets/Showers and Waste
Continuing on to the start of the yellow crosshatching, the petrol station is on the left, where noise testing is often carried out during track days and testing. In the southwest corner of the petrol station can be found a waste oil disposal point.

To the right of the yellow crosshatching is another paddock area, whilst at the end driving is prohibited. Here, on the left is the Toilet / Shower block, behind which is an Elsan toilet waste point.

Continuing on leads to the Tyrrell restaurant.
6) The petrol station is on the left, where noise testing is often carried out during track days and testing. It is not always open, but the times are usually on display. Note the sign that prohibits e-scooters and e-bikes.
6) The petrol station is on the left, where noise testing is often carried out during track days and testing. It is not always open, but the times are usually on display.

Note the sign that prohibits e-scooters and e-bikes.
6) This waste oil disposal point is in the southwest corner of the petrol station.

Here, Radio Snetterton is advertised at 107.3FM.
7) The toilet and shower block can be seen from the southwest corner of the petrol station. There is no entry for vehicles at the access road beyond. To the left is a hedge, behind which is the Elsan toilet waste point.
7) The toilet and shower block can be seen from the southwest corner of the petrol station. There is no entry for vehicles at the access road beyond.

To the left is a hedge, behind which is the Elsan toilet waste point.
8) Back by the access road, the same toilet and shower block can be seen on the left. The main focus of this photograph is the Elsan toilet waste point.
8) Back by the access road, the same toilet and shower block can be seen on the left.

The main focus of this photograph is the Elsan toilet waste point.
9, 10, 11. Tyrrell Restaurant
At the end of the yellow crosshatching driving is prohibited. Here, on the left is the Toilet / Shower block.

Continuing on leads to the Tyrrell restaurant. There there is a mobile number listed for medical assistance. At the far end of the restaurant is a small recycling centre for mixed recycling and food.
9) At the end of the yellow crosshatching driving is prohibited. Continuing on leads to the Tyrrell restaurant.
9) At the end of the yellow crosshatching driving is prohibited. Continuing on leads to the Tyrrell restaurant.
10) The Tyrrell restaurant.
10) The Tyrrell restaurant.
10) By the entrance to the Tyrrell restaurant is a sign containing a mobile number for a medical emergency. It is always possible for it to change, so it is advisable to double-check on arrival.
10) By the entrance to the Tyrrell restaurant is a sign containing a mobile number for a medical emergency. It is always possible for it to change, so it is advisable to double-check on arrival.

The message says:

AED

For Emergency Medical Assistance Call:

07968 126 865
11) At the far end of the restaurant is a small recycling centre for mixed recycling and food.
11) At the far end of the restaurant is a small recycling centre for mixed recycling and food.
12. Medical Centre
Continuing on past the Tyrrell restaurant, we come to the Medical Centre, although I could not find a way in. I did see a sign threatening trespassers with prosecution, which I felt could deter the needy.

I was hoping to ascertain defibrillator information. If you need one, go to the circuit office. That is also the place to seek medical attention. Or you can go to the Tyrrell restaurant for the contact number.
The Medical Centre is straight ahead, behind the locked gates (or at least that was my inpression).
The Medical Centre is straight ahead, behind the locked gates (or at least that was my inpression).
This sign states "SPECTATORS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE AREA BEHIND THIS NOTICE ANY SPECTATORS ENTERING THE PROHIBITED AREA WILL BE REGARDED AS A TRESPASSER."
This sign says (sic):

SPECTATORS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE AREA BEHIND THIS NOTICE ANY SPECTATORS ENTERING THE PROHIBITED AREA WILL BE REGARDED AS A TRESPASSER.

With smaller text proclaiming:

‘PUBLISHED BY MOTORSPORT UK’
Instead, you need to go to the Tyrrell restaurant.
Instead, you need to go to the Tyrrell restaurant for a mobile number, which is 07968 126 865 …
… or go to go to the circuit office and hope there is no queue.
… or go to go to the circuit office and hope there is no queue.
13. Parc Fermé / Scrutineering
There are two different ways to access Parc Fermé, depending on whether the 200 or 300 configurations are in use. Note that the 100 access is the same as the 300.

Be aware that the pit lane may be used at the discretion of the circuit.
For the 300 configuration, access to Parc Fermé is by turning right after Palmer (Corner 3). The exit lane turns right just before the grandstand, with the Medical Centre coming up on the left. Head straight on and the marshals will guide you into Parc Fermé. The inner loop is not available for the 200 configuration, therefore access to Parc Fermé is from the pit lane.
For the 300 configuration, access to Parc Fermé is by turning right after Palmer (Corner 3). The exit lane turns right just before the grandstand, with the Medical Centre coming up on the left. Head straight on and the marshals will guide you into Parc Fermé.

The inner loop is not available for the 200 configuration, therefore access to Parc Fermé is from the pit lane.
Parc Fermé, as seen from the Medical Centre. Scrutineering is in the background.
Parc Fermé, as seen from the Medical Centre. Scrutineering is in the background.
Scrutineering includes garage bays and offices.
Scrutineering includes garage bays and offices.
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Access to Parc Fermé from the pit lane.
14, 15, 16, 17.
Race Control / Podium / Circuit Office / Garages
Across from Parc Fermé, by the end of the pit lane, is Race Control.

Looking to the left (east) of Race Control is a podium which is attached to the side of the Circuit Office, where the Media Centre can also be found. Continue east for an open washroom, toilets and then the garages.
14) The building is Race Control. To the left, uder the tree, can be made seen a podium.
14) The building is Race Control. To the left, uder the tree, can be made seen a podium.
) The podium, which is attached to the side of the Circuit Office.
) The podium, which is attached to the side of the Circuit Office.
16) The Circuit Office, before which is the entry to the Media Centre (15).
16) The Circuit Office, before which is the entry to the Media Centre (15).

If you need medical attention, including access to a defibrillator, this is where you need to go.

Alternatively, try calling 07968 126 865.
17) On the other side of the Circuit Office is an open washroom, toilets and then, barely visible the garages.

At the entrance to the gents toilets is another sign providing the Emergency Medical Assistance number of 07968 126 865.
18, 19. Assembly Area
From the Circuit Office, continuing past all the garages as far as one can go, one comes to the entrance to the Assembly Area.

At the entrance can be found noise testing.

Once inside the Assembly Area, marshals will line up waiting competitors. When released, again under marshal control, they will be guided onto the grid via the left-side gate, or into the pit lane via the right-side gate.
18) The approach to the Assembly Area. The red sign on the fence points the way, to the left. That is also where noise testing takes place during qualifying and racing.
18) The approach to the Assembly Area. The red sign on the fence points the way, to the left. That is also where noise testing takes place during qualifying and racing.
18) This access road winds up toward the outer paddocks. Go straight on, across the yellow hatching, then turn left for entry to the Assembly Area.
18) This access road winds up toward the outer paddocks. Go straight on, across the yellow hatching, then turn left for entry to the Assembly Area.
18) Here is the entry to the Assembly Area, currently closed.
18) Here is the entry to the Assembly Area, currently closed.
19) The Assembly Area. The entrance is just out-of-picture, bottom-right. The top left is the exit onto the grid, with the exit on the right for accessing the pit lane.
19) The Assembly Area. The entrance is just out-of-picture, bottom-right.

The top left is the exit onto the grid, with the exit on the right for accessing the pit lane.
20. Timekeepers
It is a long walk to the Timekeepers office, unless the circuit crossing is open. Whilst I have never seen it open, I’ve not looked for it, nor have I ever needed access to the Timekeepers office. It is probably better to speak to Race Control before visiting

If you do need to walk, give yourself an hour, as you need to cross the bridge that spans Bentley straight, turn immediate right (if you go straight on here, you will pass the marshal-controlled entry, so take your paddock pass, just in case).

Follow the perimeter of the circuit all the way, taking you by Nelson, Bomb Hole, Coram and Murrays before reaching Senna Straight. Halfway along here, by the start/finish line, is the Timekeepers office.

Oh, and if there is a Truck meeting on, there is no pedestrian access beyond the start of Coram.
the Timekeepers office is centre-left of picture. The starting lights and Race control can be seen across the circuit.
the Timekeepers office is centre-left of picture. The starting lights and Race control can be seen across the circuit.
This claims to be a crossing point and it might be, but beware as I’ve never witnessed it in operation.
The Timekeepers office is at the top of the stairs.
The Timekeepers office is at the top of the stairs.

Tour of Main Paddock
Pits Lane, Including Circuit Egress and Access
Grid
Medical Centre / First Aid / Defibrillator

Pits Lane, Including Circuit Egress and Access

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On exiting Russell, stay right, to be clear of the racing line. Raise a hand to indicate that you are pitting and reduce speed as you enter the pit lane. If there are multiple cars behind, be aware that one driver may pull to the right, intending to pass the car in front.

Opposite the marshal post that can be seen on the left, is what looks like another marshal post. This is actually a post inside the Assembly Area, by the exit to the pit lane.		SnettertonPaddockTour-PitEntry-1
There is a short straight before a bend to the left, by a marshal post, which has a tyre wall protecting it.

There is then an equally short run to the start of the speed-limit controlled pit lane. Ensure that you have reduced your speed to the 60kph limit by the white line that crosses the circuit alongside a second tyre wall on the right. The line can be seen in this photograph.		SnettertonPaddockTour-PitEntry-2
Immediately before the garage block is an entrance, on the right, into the paddock.SnettertonPaddockTour-PitEntry-3
Continuing in, the garage block is on the right.SnettertonPaddockTour-PitLane-1
Immediately after the garage block is an entrance, on the right, before Race Control, that leads into the paddock.

During competitive sessions, marshals here will likely guide competitors into Parc Fermé, the entrance to which is directly after Race Control.

The exit from the pit lane onto the circuit is to the left.		SnettertonPaddockTour-PitLane-2
The scrutineering garages are visible at the far end of Parc Fermé.

The exit from the pit lane onto the circuit is to the left.		SnettertonPaddockTour-PitLane-3
The exit from the pit lane onto the circuit. Do not cross the white line if the red lights are showing.

Only after crossing the line is the speed limit removed.		SnettertonPaddockTour-PitLane-4
On exiting the pit lane, stay to the right of the solid white line, merging onto the circuit only when the line becomes broken.SnettertonPaddockTour-PitExit-1
The notes above relate to accessing Parc Fermé when using the 200 configuration, which is via the pit lane.

For the 300 configuration, access to Parc Fermé is by turning right after Palmer (Corner 3). The exit lane turns right just before the grandstand. Head straight, passing the Medical Centre on the left and the marshals will guide you into Parc Fermé.

Be aware that the pit lane entry may be used, at a later date, even for the 300 configuration, so it is advisable be find out beforehand.		SnettertonPaddockTour-PitExit-2
The notes above relate to accessing Parc Fermé when using the 200 configuration, which is via the pit lane.

For the 300 configuration, access to Parc Fermé is by turning right after Palmer (Corner 3). The exit lane turns right just before the grandstand. Head straight, passing the Medical Centre on the left and the marshals will guide you into Parc Fermé.

Be aware that the pit lane entry may be used, at a later date, even for the 300 configuration, so it is advisable be find out beforehand.		Snetterton-Paddock-ParcFermeAccess
There is another means of accessing the circuit and that is the from the paddock area to the right of (as you look at it from the main paddock) the Tyrrell restaurant. Here, the trucks join the circuit at Agastini corner.

The only race series I have seen using this access to the circuit is the trucks.		Snetterton-300TruckAccess
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Tour of Main Paddock
Pits Lane, Including Circuit Egress and Access
Grid
Medical Centre / First Aid / Defibrillator

Grid

Approach
Approaching Russell on the parade lap, take care as you negotiate Coram; any accelerating, braking and weaving should take into account the likelihood of the concertina effect as cars approaching the back of the grid slow down.

The last place on the grid is after the pit entry lane has been separated from the track by a grass triangle and before the marshal post.		SnettertonPaddockTour-Grid-1
Starting Grid – Rear
This is the view towards the stating lights, from the back of the grid.

There are no repeater starting lights.		SnettertonPaddockTour-Grid-2
Starting Grid – Front
The front of the grid is opposite the end of the garage block. It is also just after the access road on the left of the track.		SnettertonPaddockTour-Grid-3
Starting Lights
The starting lights are located on a gantry above the right side of the track, at the end of the concrete pit wall. The lights are alongside the end of Race Control, to the right, and the timekeeper’s block, on the left.

There are no repeater starting lights.		SnettertonPaddockTour-Grid-4
Race Start
On-board footage of the start of a race as the car passes the start/finish line.

Tour of Main Paddock
Pits Lane, Including Circuit Egress and Access
Grid
Medical Centre / First Aid / Defibrillator

Medical Centre / First Aid / Defibrillator

I may have misunderstood, or the situation may change, and for those reasons I will describe how to find the medical centre. But be aware that, on my visit at least, I could not access to it and was told by an official that it was out of bounds. I shall explain my adventures.

Medical aid, including a defibrillator, is available by calling a mobile number, 07968 126 865, that is provided at the entrance to Tyrrell restaurant, or by going to the circuit office asking for assistance there.

I personally am opposed to the medical centre being closed to the public, but I am confident that there are excellent reasons, so I’ll reserve my personal feelings to a separate page, Importance of Access to the Medical Centre.

Tyrrell Restaurant
We will start at the entrance to the Tyrrell restaurant, where there is a sign containing a mobile number for a medical emergency.

The message says:
AED
For Emergency Medical Assistance Call:
07968 126 865

Mobile numbers do change, so it is advisable to double-check the validity of this number on arrival.		10) By the entrance to the Tyrrell restaurant is a sign containing a mobile number for a medical emergency. It is always possible for it to change, so it is advisable to double-check on arrival.
The Medical Centre is straight ahead, behind the locked gates.

I walked as far around the perimeter as I could, in both directions and there was no alternative access.

I didn’t find a phone number listed.
The Medical Centre is straight ahead, behind the locked gates (or at least that was my inpression).
The Medical Centre is straight ahead, behind the locked gates (or at least that was my inpression).
On my return to the entrance, I did spot this sign, which says (sic):

SPECTATORS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE AREA BEHIND THIS NOTICE ANY SPECTATORS ENTERING THE PROHIBITED AREA WILL BE REGARDED AS A TRESPASSER.

With smaller text proclaiming:

‘PUBLISHED BY MOTORSPORT UK’
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I imagine someone bleeding profusely, maybe a little confused after landing on their head, coming here having been aware of the location of the Medical Centre.

Maybe the gate isn’t actually locked, but they read the prohibition sign. They may wander to the Tyrrell restaurant, as that is the closest place likely to have staff and read the sign at the entrance, but it is still a delay they should not have.

There are signs to the medical centre, including at the entry to the main paddock, as in this photograph.

The right arrow in this photograph points to Tyrrells Restaurant, then Medical Centre, then 100 Paddock. This just increases my confusion.		SnettertonPaddockTour16-1
I visited the Circuit Office to ease my concerns, but left more confused.

The lady on the desk confirmed that the Medical Centre is not accessable to the public and that, in an emergency they should visit the Circuit Office. I asked about access to a defibrillator and if any were available directly to the public. She went away to ask, returning to boast that the venue has three defibrillators, including one at the Medical Centre, and that, if required, they should visit the Circuit Office.

Circuit Offices can get busy and I don’t like the idea of injured people, or healthy people visiting on behalf of the injured, trying to push in for immediate attention. I also wasn’t comfortable that she had to go elsewhere to ask, even if only to confirm what she felt she already knew.

Anyway, I say again that, if you need medical attention, including access to a defibrillators, try calling 07968 126 865. Failing that, got to the Circuit Office.		SnettertonPaddockTour05-1

Tour of Main Paddock
Pits Lane, Including Circuit Egress and Access
Grid
Medical Centre / First Aid / Defibrillator

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Page updated by Peter Tattersall, October 2025