Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Festival of Speed from Billingshurst
A chauffeured day at the Festival of Speed, leaving from Billingshurst. Allow 41 minutes via the A29 and A27, before event traffic. In 2027 it runs 15–18 July 2027. Animals other than assistance dogs, drones and excessive alcohol are among prohibited items. Visitors can fly in to Goodwood Aerodrome during the event. Billingshurst (BIG) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Billingshurst. Billingshurst station dates from 1859. St Mary's Church in Billingshurst is Grade I listed.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Billingshurst address, timed to the day's start. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. Getting back to Billingshurst takes 41 minutes on clear roads. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 49 minutes from Billingshurst via the M40, M25 and A24.
- Billingshurst to Goodwood House41 min, 20.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Goodwood House to Billingshurst41 min, 20.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Animals other than assistance dogs, drones and excessive alcohol are among prohibited items.
Source: goodwood.comVisitors can fly in to Goodwood Aerodrome during the event.
Source: goodwood.comThe closest National Rail station to Billingshurst by road is Billingshurst (BIG), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgBillingshurst station opened in 1859.
Source: wikidata.orgSt Mary's Church, in central Billingshurst, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukNo formal code: flat comfortable shoes, casual clothes and light rainwear advised for parkland; smart casual required in corporate hospitality pavilions.
Source: goodwood.comThe 1.16-mile hillclimb has been the centrepiece since the first festival in 1993.
Source: goodwood.comPicnics are welcome, with a moderate alcohol allowance (for example one 750ml bottle of wine or four beers between two).
Source: goodwood.com
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Questions
How many miles is Goodwood House from Billingshurst?
20.8 miles via the A29 and A27: 41 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is the Festival of Speed in 2027?
15–18 July 2027.
Is there a dress code at the Festival of Speed?
No formal code: flat comfortable shoes, casual clothes and light rainwear advised for parkland; smart casual required in corporate hospitality pavilions.
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