Getting here

You can arrive to Goodwood Racecourse by road, train or even air! Consult our getting here page for all your travel needs, including the complimentary bus timetable from Chichester train station.

Gates open

Gates open at 11am during the Qatar Goodwood Festival.

First race times are subject to change, so please check our social media channels or racing media websites such as the Racing Post closer to the event.

Under 18s

With just one exception, children aged 17 and under accompanied by a paying adult do not require an admission ticket.

That exception is for 13-17-year-olds coming to one of our Three Friday Nights. In this case, a junior admission ticket is required for all 13-17-year-olds and they must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+. Children aged 12 and under are free for all meetings.

Dress Code

For the Gordon Enclosure, there is no formal dress code. All guests are encouraged to dress in a smart and elegant way, bringing a sense of style suited to the occasion of racing at Goodwood. Please see our style guides for more inspiration.

Accessibility

Goodwood Racecourse is committed to providing excellent facilities so that all our guests can enjoy their day at the races, whatever their requirements. Click here to view the accessibility guide or call 01243 755055 for more information.

Where do I collect my tickets?

If you have selected to collect your tickets, you can pick up your tickets directly at the gate as you walk into the event. You may also collect your tickets in advance from the Ticket Office reception at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Please remember to take your email confirmation with you, as you will need to provide your booking reference number on collection.

There will be no admission without a ticket.

Cancellations, refunds and resale

Orders for tickets can be cancelled, exchanged or refunded within the first 48 hours after purchase only. Please submit your request to our Ticket Office by telephone on 01243 755055 or email [email protected].

Goodwood does not issue refunds after this initial 48-hour period unless the event is cancelled. Please note that selling or buying tickets on any other platform or via ticket touts is strictly prohibited and tickets that are re-sold illegally via any other third party may be refused admittance.

If the event has to be cancelled, or abandoned part-way through the day, the policy is as follows.

Race meeting abandoned before completion of one race – 100% refund.

Abandoned before completion of three races – 50% refund.

Abandoned after three races – no refund.