Gates Open:
Saturday 8 September - 8.00 am
Sunday 9 September - 8.30 am
A limited number of spectators will be able to pay at the gates. There are still around 1,000 tickets left for each day. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
TV Broadcast Schedule:
Saturday
12pm 1pm BBC2
1pm 2pm BBC1
2pm 4pm BBC interactive
4pm 4.30pm BBC1
4.30pm 6pm BBC2
Sunday
12pm - 2pm BBC2
2pm 4pm BBC Interactive
4pm 6pm BBC2
Travelling by Road:
Travel By Road Spectators are advised to use the following routes, all of which will be clearly signed by The AA. Drivers who fail to follow these directions, or who use alternative routes, may experience delays. If you have a Reserved car park label, please display this clearly as you enter the town of Newcastle. Members of the public should follow signs to Public car parking and coach parking.
From the North: Drivers should travel South on the A2, through Ballynahinch, to Newcastle.
From the South: Drivers should travel North on the A1 to Newry, before travelling East on the B8 towards Castlewellan. From Castlewellan, travel South on the A50 towards Newcastle.
Public Car Parking is free of charge.
By Air:
Newcastle is 40 miles from Belfast International Airport and 30 miles from
Dublin Airport is 85 miles (1 hour 45 minutes) by new motorway link.
By Sea:
Newcastle is 30 miles from Belfast Ferry Terminals and 50 miles from Larne Ferry Terminal.