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Glorious Goodwood from Trivelles Gatwick Hotel
A chauffeured day at Glorious Goodwood, starting from Trivelles Gatwick Hotel. From Trivelles Gatwick Hotel, the car is brought to the door at the agreed time. The hotel has 46 rooms. The nearest station by road is Ifield, about 6 minutes away. 36.5 miles separate Trivelles Gatwick Hotel from Goodwood Racecourse: about an hour and 9 minutes on the A264, A272 and A285. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 40 minutes less in the car. In 2027 it runs 27–31 July. By road, the closest National Rail station is Chichester (CCH), about 16 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
The chauffeur arrives at Trivelles Gatwick Hotel ahead of time and waits by the entrance. Choose a luxury people-carrier for a larger party. From there it is the A264, A272 and A285 to Goodwood Racecourse. For drop-off, the organisers' own 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. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. After the last of the day, it is about an hour and 8 minutes back to Trivelles Gatwick Hotel.
- Trivelles Gatwick Hotel to Goodwood Racecourse1 hr 9 min, 36.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Goodwood Racecourse to Trivelles Gatwick Hotel1 hr 8 min, 36.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
By road, the closest National Rail station is Chichester (CCH), about 16 minutes' drive.
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.comTrivelles Gatwick Hotel has 46 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe closest National Rail station to Trivelles Gatwick Hotel by road is Ifield (IFI), about 6 minutes' drive.
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.comOwn picnics are allowed in the Lennox Enclosure, but without alcohol or glass.
Source: goodwood.com
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Questions
How far is Glorious Goodwood from Trivelles Gatwick Hotel?
About an hour and 9 minutes and 36.5 miles in clear traffic, via the A264, A272 and A285; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 33 minutes from Trivelles Gatwick Hotel; the car is positioned before your collection time.
When is Glorious Goodwood in 2027?
27–31 July 2027.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.