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Glorious Goodwood from The Orchid Hotel
From The Orchid Hotel to Glorious Goodwood, door to drop-off. The Orchid Hotel stands in its own grounds. It stands on Gervis Road, BH1 3DH. By rail, the closest stop is Bournemouth, 4 minutes' drive. On the map the run is 69.5 miles and about an hour and 24 minutes in clear traffic, by way of the A31, M27 and A27. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 25 minutes less in the car. The 2027 dates are 27–31 July. Goodwood Racecourse lies in West Sussex.
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at The Orchid Hotel ahead of time and waits by the entrance. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. From there it is the A31, M27 and A27 to Goodwood Racecourse. On drop-off, the course's 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. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the last of the day, it is about an hour and 24 minutes back to The Orchid Hotel.
- The Orchid Hotel to Goodwood Racecourse1 hr 24 min, 69.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Goodwood Racecourse to The Orchid Hotel1 hr 24 min, 69.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Goodwood Racecourse lies in West Sussex.
Source: wikidata.orgPick-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.
Source: goodwood.comSmart 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.
Source: goodwood.comThe Orchid Hotel is on Gervis Road, BH1 3DH.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to The Orchid Hotel by road is Bournemouth (BMH), about 4 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgSouthampton Airport is about 50 minutes away by road (38.3 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick Airport is about 68 minutes away by road (37.2 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThree enclosures operate: Richmond, Gordon and Lennox. During the festival the Richmond Enclosure is for Members and their guests only.
Source: goodwood.com
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Questions
How long is the drive from The Orchid Hotel to Glorious Goodwood?
About an hour and 24 minutes and 69.5 miles in clear traffic, via the A31, M27 and A27; allow longer on the day.
When is Glorious Goodwood in 2027?
27–31 July 2027.
Is there a dress code at Glorious Goodwood?
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.
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