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Glorious Goodwood by chauffeur
Glorious Goodwood at Goodwood Racecourse. In 2027 it runs 27–31 July. Three enclosures operate: Richmond, Gordon and Lennox. During the festival the Richmond Enclosure is for Members and their guests only. Own picnics are allowed in the Lennox Enclosure, but without alcohol or glass. A Three Furlong Picnic Car Park offers reservable berths on the rails, including Lennox Enclosure entry for four adults. From Oxford, where Ravensley is based, the venue is about 2 hours and 9 minutes by road (100.9 miles).
How the day runs
For drop-off, the organisers' rules apply. Pick-up/drop-off for Gordon and Lennox Enclosure guests is at the East Entrance by the bus terminus off Selhurst Park Road; Richmond Enclosure guests use the West Entrance off Kennel Hill Road. Free and paid car parks serve all enclosures. On dress, the guidance reads: smart summer dressing. In the Richmond Enclosure men 16+ need a suit jacket, long-sleeved collared shirt, tie and full-length trousers; fancy dress and sportswear banned. Gordon Enclosure is more relaxed. The chauffeur stays within reach for the whole day and brings the car round when you are ready to leave. Journeys from: The Goodwood Hotel (10 min); Chichester (15 min); Angmering Manor Hotel (30 min); Portsmouth (36 min); Southampton (52 min); Winchester (57 min).
Worth knowing
The 2027 festival runs over five days, 27 to 31 July 2027, presented by Visit Qatar.
Source: goodwood.comThree enclosures operate: Richmond, Gordon and Lennox. During the festival the Richmond Enclosure is for Members and their guests only.
Source: goodwood.comOwn picnics are allowed in the Lennox Enclosure, but without alcohol or glass.
Source: goodwood.comA Three Furlong Picnic Car Park offers reservable berths on the rails, including Lennox Enclosure entry for four adults.
Source: goodwood.comKing Edward VII called Glorious Goodwood a garden party with racing tacked on, and set the linen suit and Panama hat trend.
Source: goodwood.comThe Markel Magnolia Cup charity race, ridden by women from business, sport and media, is held during the festival (Thursday 30 July in 2026).
Source: goodwood.comGoodwood Aerodrome nearby accepts both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft for racegoers arriving by air.
Source: goodwood.comFree disabled parking is available in Car Park 8 and complimentary general parking in Car Park 9.
Source: goodwood.com
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Journeys to and from Qatar Goodwood Festival (Glorious Goodwood)
- Mayfair, London 1 hr 49 min
- Kensington, London 1 hr 40 min
- the City of London 2 hr 1 min
- Heathrow Airport 1 hr 25 min
- Oxford 2 hr 9 min
- The Goodwood Hotel 10 min
- Angmering Manor Hotel 30 min
- Hamptons Brighton 59 min
- Guildford Harbour Hotel 1 hr 1 min
- Pennyhill Park 1 hr 20 min
- Balmer Lawn Hotel 1 hr 9 min
- Trivelles Gatwick Hotel 1 hr 9 min
- Sofitel Gatwick 1 hr 10 min
- Coworth Park 1 hr 25 min
- Avon Causeway Hotel 1 hr 19 min
- Oatlands Park 1 hr 20 min
- The Orchid Hotel 1 hr 24 min
- Royal Berkshire 1 hr 26 min
- Gravetye Manor 1 hr 27 min
- Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club 1 hr 28 min
- Brighton 1 hr
- Southampton 52 min
- Portsmouth 36 min
- Slough 1 hr 30 min
- Crawley 1 hr 5 min
- Basingstoke 1 hr 14 min
- Guildford 1 hr 1 min
- Bracknell 1 hr 24 min
- Christchurch 1 hr 22 min
- Salisbury 1 hr 16 min
- Kingston upon Thames 1 hr 30 min
- Andover 1 hr 24 min
- Winchester 57 min
- Epsom 1 hr 23 min
- Windsor 1 hr 30 min
- Burgess Hill 1 hr 4 min
- East Grinstead 1 hr 18 min
- Chichester 15 min
- Haywards Heath 1 hr 4 min
- Walton-on-Thames 1 hr 20 min
- Midhurst 19 min
- Petworth 24 min
- Havant 27 min
- Emsworth 28 min
- Waterlooville 33 min
- Haslemere 35 min
- Petersfield 37 min
- Storrington 37 min
- Billingshurst 39 min
- Fareham 40 min
- Hedge End 44 min
- Stubbington 45 min
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Questions
When is Glorious Goodwood in 2027?
In 2027 it runs 27–31 July.
Where are cars allowed to drop guests at Glorious Goodwood?
Pick-up/drop-off for Gordon and Lennox Enclosure guests is at the East Entrance by the bus terminus off Selhurst Park Road; Richmond Enclosure guests use the West Entrance off Kennel Hill Road. Free and paid car parks serve all enclosures.
Which is the nearest airport?
Southampton Airport, about 50 minutes by road.
Is there a station nearby?
Chichester — Trains from London Victoria, Brighton and Portsmouth; regular shuttle buses at the station.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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