Goodwood Racecourse
Goodwood, West Sussex
Image: GoodwoodRacing has been part of life at Goodwood since the first public meeting in 1802, on a course high on the South Downs that many call the most beautiful in the world. The racecourse stages 19 racedays a year, headlined by the Qatar Goodwood Festival, one of the highlights of the Flat season.
Highlights
- Qatar Goodwood Festival in high summer
- Sweeping views across the South Downs
- Family Race Day and Friday evening meetings
- Hospitality venues overlooking the track or Parade Ring
Good to know
- There is a dress code, so check it for your enclosure before you go
- Discounted club memberships are available for 18 to 29 year olds
Getting there
Goodwood Racecourse, Goodwood Racecourse, Selhurstpark Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PS
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Nearby
Image: Weald & Downland Living MuseumWeald and Downland Living Museum
More than 50 rescued historic buildings tell the story of 1,000 years of rural life in the South Downs. Step inside historic homes, watch traditional craftspeople at work and meet the animals, with dogs on short leads welcome too.
Image: GoodwoodGoodwood House
The home of the Dukes of Richmond for more than three centuries, Goodwood House sits at the heart of the 11,000 acre Goodwood Estate near Chichester. Expert-led tours take you through the Regency State Apartments and one of the most significant private art collections in the country, with works by Stubbs, Canaletto and Van Dyck.
Image: West Dean GardensWest Dean Gardens
West Dean Gardens sits at the foot of the South Downs north of Chichester and is one of the finest restored gardens open to the public. Highlights include the Victorian glasshouses, a productive Walled Kitchen Garden, a 100-metre Edwardian pergola and the 49-acre St Roche's Arboretum. It is open year round, with a restaurant, tea cottage and shops on site.