Silverstone COVID-19 BROCHURE

KEEPING YOUR

EVENTS SAFE SILVERSTONE.CO.UK

SAFETY FIRST AT SILVERSTONE You’re always in safe hands at Silverstone – and in today’s current climate, we all need that extra reassurance that your staff and delegates’ wellbeing is our primary focus whenever you host an event with us.

With over 600 acres of the most versatile indoor and outdoor meeting space imaginable - five spacious halls, a media centre, auditorium & extensive meeting room facilities we have a unique opportunity to help you choose a location based on the size of your event in order to maintain new social practices.

And, to offer you peace of mind, we have adopted the following measures that are now standard for all of our events in the future and adhere to current COVID-19 Government guidelines.

FOOD & DRINK All of our staff including our kitchen team have received training to implement our enhanced health and safety measures including hygiene practices relevant to COVID-19.

ACTIONS WE’RE TAKING: • Our award-winning team of chefs are still serving high quality meals – our dishes will be packed into individual portions in hygienic kitchens.

• Refreshments such as tea and coffee will be served by specially trained staff to guests.

• All cutlery, condiments and confectionery will be individually wrapped where possible.

• Our kitchen team uniform includes appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and will be provided to all our staff.

• All large bottles of water will be replaced with individual bottles.

• When open our refreshment outlets will only accept cashless payments.

• Food and beverages will be served on disposables where possible.

HYGIENE We pride ourselves on holding 5-star food ratings for all food production areas on site and will continue to exercise increased levels of hygiene practices.

OUR MEASURES: • Installed mandatory, clearly-marked hand sanitising stations at entry and exit points around the buildings, including our garages. We recommend they are used regularly whilst in and around the venue.

• Implemented an enhanced cleaning and hygiene schedule throughout the venue which includes electrostatic spraying sanitisation, air steriliser system within buildings and screen protection at key locations.

• All areas will be thoroughly cleaned prior to each usage, during the day and after departure, with checks by our designated COVID-19 Officers.

• Fresh air ventilation within all buildings has been increased.

• All furniture is sanitised and cleaned before and after each event.

MOVEMENT To help visitors feel secure around the venue we’ve implemented the following measures and will review this continually as Government guidelines change.

• Where possible all buildings have a separate entry and exit, and a one-way system to manage flow.

• Thermal testing at the main gate will remotely check the temperature of all site visitors.

• All names of on-site visitors need to be submitted to allow entry to site so we have a clear track and trace should it be required.

• Clear signage around the venue will remind visitors to social distance and to encourage safe practice and good hygiene.

• Where possible electronic communication will be used before arrival and while on site.

OUR STAFF All of our staff have received training to observe social distancing whilst carrying out their work and to implement our enhanced hygiene practices relevant to COVID-19.

• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided to all of our staff.

• Thermal testing at the main gate will remotely check the temperature of all Silverstone team members.

WHY CHOOSE US? • Flexible space for up to 4,000 set in over 600 acres of land - perfect for outdoor breakfasts under marquees, meetings and breakout sessions.

• 12,500 metres of meeting and conference space at the high-tech Wing – the largest covered events space outside of London.

• 40 pit garages with excellent air-circulation – perfect for tradeshows, exhibitions or product launches.

• Set in the heart of the UK – easily reach us by motorway.

• Free on-site parking for up to 1,000 vehicles – perfect for avoiding public transport.

• Work directly with an experienced event manager from the same team responsible for delivering the Formula 1 British Grand Prix where you know your health and safety is prioritised.

• We have a stringent approach towards hygiene and prioritise your health and safety.

• Huge amounts of blank canvas spaces allows us to offer several events even at reduced capacities.

• We establish great working relationships with our clients by offering flexibility in our pricing and contract terms.

ADVICE FOR OUR VISITORS Understandably, we all have heightened awareness for the environment around us and want to know that the venues you are visiting have put in place precautionary measures for COVID-19. To help us reassure you, we ask that visitors please, • Be considerate of other visitors, giving them time and space to enter and exit buildings where required.

• Observe social distancing rules at all times – maintaining a distance of 2 metres from people around you.

• Do not attend the venue if you have at any time during the past three weeks knowingly been in contact with anyone who currently has or has had at any time during the past three weeks any symptoms relating to Coronavirus, except as a healthcare professional.

• Return home immediately and self-isolate in line with Government guidelines if you experience any of the following symptoms whilst on site – a cough, a high temperature, shortness of breath, a loss of sense of taste or smell.

• Contact us immediately – if any visitor develops symptoms after attending the venue to ensure that we can implement relevant procedures .

• Download the NHS Test and Trace app (when available) – to help manage the risk of spreading COVID-19.

HERE FOR YOU Whatever the needs of your specific event, our dedicated team of event managers, logistics professionals, security personnel, caterers and team builders, channel the same level of energy into every event that we host, just as we do week-in-week-out for some of the UK’s biggest brands – and we prioritise your health and safety at every step of the way.

Whether you have a future event already booked, or you’d like to enquire about hosting one – we would be happy to talk you through the range of possibilities to ensure your confidence whilst at Silverstone.

ENQUIRE NOW AT SALES@SILVERSTONE.CO.UK