A wonderful surprise
Discussion
littleredrooster said:
As a rather lovely 70th birthday pressie, SWMBO has bought me (us, actually) Fellowship membership and full weekend passes for the Revival '25.
Very much looking forward to this - any hints and tips for a first-timer?
Leave home early! Very much looking forward to this - any hints and tips for a first-timer?
(Friday is mainly practice, so it's a good day to browse "over the road" with its trade stands and classic car park.)
What a thoughtful gift.
As previous poster implied, get there early on each day.
Enjoy scouring the charity shops for weeks beforehand to source period dress. Plenty of ideas on what to wear on various Revival FB pages. SWMBO will really enjoy the dressing up so encourage her and with luck she will want to make it an annual event.
I would take your own picnic as the food is quite pricey and there are queues at lunch time. Either leave the picnic basket in your car and pop back to collect it, or else get the the Pitstop early and grab a locker.
Take a tractor ride and enjoy the views of the circuit.
Join in the shopping with SWMBO. Some of the stalls are quite pricey (reflecting the target clientele) but you can also find some bargains.
Enjoy the ‘over the road’ attractions.
If you want to get home in a timely fashion, leave early. Otherwise hang around ‘over the road’ and wait for the queues to die down.
I hope that you both have a great time.
As previous poster implied, get there early on each day.
Enjoy scouring the charity shops for weeks beforehand to source period dress. Plenty of ideas on what to wear on various Revival FB pages. SWMBO will really enjoy the dressing up so encourage her and with luck she will want to make it an annual event.
I would take your own picnic as the food is quite pricey and there are queues at lunch time. Either leave the picnic basket in your car and pop back to collect it, or else get the the Pitstop early and grab a locker.
Take a tractor ride and enjoy the views of the circuit.
Join in the shopping with SWMBO. Some of the stalls are quite pricey (reflecting the target clientele) but you can also find some bargains.
Enjoy the ‘over the road’ attractions.
If you want to get home in a timely fashion, leave early. Otherwise hang around ‘over the road’ and wait for the queues to die down.
I hope that you both have a great time.
littleredrooster said:
As a rather lovely 70th birthday pressie, SWMBO has bought me (us, actually) Fellowship membership and full weekend passes for the Revival '25.
Very much looking forward to this - any hints and tips for a first-timer?
Very much looking forward to this - any hints and tips for a first-timer?
If you haven't ordered a programme voucher (cheaper than on the day) or any grandstand seats consider them. They are long days with a lot of walking ! Folding chairs are another option.
If you need accommodation, book it now.
Look around the paddocks early on before they get really busy. Some of the paddocks are GRRC members only, but you can walk around the edges of them. The outer paddocks are fully open.
I prefer to buy my food there rather than carry it around or walk back to the, potentially distant, car. Yes it's quite dear but I like to have something hot and I find it convenient that way. It's just my personal preference.
You may well be carrying waterproofs, umbrella, or folding chairs etc. it's easy to get overloaded !
I hope you have a great time.
Edited by gt40steve on Saturday 9th November 17:31
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
As said, get there early.
If it's the racing that floats your boat rather than all the stalls etc walk down to Lavant. There's usually lots of action there and a big screen to watch elsewhere.
Lavant is a great place to spend a bit of time. Stands if you've got a pass, plenty of food trucks, toilets, marquees if it rains, a big screen to follow the action and it's a tractor bus stop. Plus a first-aid post if you sprain your ankle getting off the bus like I managed.If it's the racing that floats your boat rather than all the stalls etc walk down to Lavant. There's usually lots of action there and a big screen to watch elsewhere.
2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
littleredrooster said:
Thanks for the tips so far, chaps! I’m told we have an option on accommodation in Chichester which needs to be confirmed this week.
Get it confirmed soon! You'll have a great day 
Have a great time - it's an eye-opener for a first-timer but hugely enjoyable.
Some elements are exclusive and others sell out.
So I would take a look at the '24 programme and decide what I'd appreciate now.
Example:
- If you like getting up close to the cars, check, whether you have a paddock pass (I think these may be open to fellows, but, only if requested early)
- Some of the eating options sell out early, if you think you'd appreciate a quiet breather in the middle of the day, book these now
So I would take a look at the '24 programme and decide what I'd appreciate now.
Example:
- If you like getting up close to the cars, check, whether you have a paddock pass (I think these may be open to fellows, but, only if requested early)
- Some of the eating options sell out early, if you think you'd appreciate a quiet breather in the middle of the day, book these now
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