Frequently Asked Questions
RSVP information:
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
This information should be captured in the registration form, but if you have any additional requirements or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing events@thatcham.org and we will do our best to accommodate.
Travel and accommodation information:
The address for the event location is:
Gamston Airport, Gamston, Retford, DN22 0QL
Upon arrival, please follow stewards and signs to enter the car park.
The nearest train station is Retford, which is on the East coast mainline.
Trains leave from Kings Cross, London and take approx. 90 minutes.
Retford train station is a 5 minute taxi / car journey to the event location.
Yes, a shuttle service will be available from Retford train station to the event. Timings for this service will be communicated closer to the event date.
Yes, please see the recommended taxi services below:
Galaxy Cabs Retford
Email: willholly@globalnet.co.uk
Web: www.galaxycabs.co.uk
Tel: 01777 228000 or Will on 07971 579801
Payment options: Credit Card over the phone
Shelley’s Taxis
43 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire
DN22 6LA Tel: +44 1777 700108
Retford Taxis
54, Wharton Street, Retford DN22 7EH
A2B TAXIS (retfordtaxis.com) Tel: 01777 700777
Parking is available on site. Once you have reached the venue, there will be signage and stewards from the main gate, directing you to the car park.
Vehicle charging will not be available on site. Below is a list of nearby charging points:
- Starbucks Elksley A1 M, Northbound, DN22 8AW
2.9 miles from event venue.
- Starbucks Markham Moor, DN22 0QU
2.5 miles from event venue.
- Markham Moor Inn, DN22 0QU
2.5 miles from event venue.
- Shell Markham Moor, DN22 0QU
2.5 miles from event venue.
- McDonalds Markham moor, DN22 0QU
2.5 miles from event venue.
Please see below a list of local accommodation:
Kings Park Hotel Retford – 4.1 miles away
Kings Park Hotel – Guest Reservations
Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel – 4.7 miles away
Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel
The Maypole at Wellow – 8.6 miles away
The Forest Lodge – 9.2 miles away
The Forest Lodge, Edwinstowe – Updated 2024 Prices (booking.com)
General event information:
You will need to confirm which day you would like to attend, or if you will be attending both days, and also any other information such as allergies and access requirements via the registration form.
Please follow stewards and signs to enter the car park. Once parked, please head to the check-in area which will be clearly signposted.
Please follow stewards and signs to enter the car park. Once parked, please head to the check-in area which will be clearly signposted.
Dress code is business casual, and we recommend bringing a jacket for the track experience and vehicle demonstrations which are outside.
Whilst most of the event will take place inside our hangars, walking outside will be required from the carpark to the check in area, and then briefly between hangars.
Yes, there will be a cloakroom at the check in area. A member of staff will be there to take your belongings and store them via a ticketed system.
Yes. Please check out of the event via the check in desk. A member of staff will be there to assist and return any belongings you have left in the cloakroom.
WiFi will not be available at the event.
If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing events@thatcham.org
For any further questions, please email events@thatcham.org and we will be happy to assist.
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