Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Festival of Speed from Royal Berkshire
A chauffeured day at the Festival of Speed, starting from Royal Berkshire. Royal Berkshire stands in Ascot. It stands on London Road, SL5 0PP. By rail, the closest stop is Sunningdale, 5 minutes' drive. The drive is about an hour and a half (50.2 miles), mostly on the A331, A3 and A286. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 23 minutes less in the car. The Festival of Speed returns 15–18 July 2027. Goodwood House lies in West Sussex.
How the day runs
At Royal Berkshire the concierge will know the car is outside. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. Leaving Royal Berkshire, the car picks up the A331 and keeps to the main roads. For drop-off, the organisers' own rules apply. All cars follow event signage to Gate 1, the designated drop-off and pick-up area. Car parks open 06:30 and are free. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. After the last of the day, it is about an hour and a half back to Royal Berkshire.
- Royal Berkshire to Goodwood House1 hr 30 min, 50.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Goodwood House to Royal Berkshire1 hr 30 min, 48.8 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Goodwood House lies in West Sussex.
Source: wikidata.orgAll cars follow event signage to Gate 1, the designated drop-off and pick-up area. Car parks open 06:30 and are free.
Source: goodwood.comNo formal code: flat comfortable shoes, casual clothes and light rainwear advised for parkland; smart casual required in corporate hospitality pavilions.
Source: goodwood.comRoyal Berkshire is on London Road, SL5 0PP.
Source: openstreetmap.orgRoyal Berkshire is in Ascot, Berkshire.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Royal Berkshire by road is Sunningdale (SNG), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGoodwood House is Grade I listed and has a Grade I listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgThe nearest station named by the organisers is Chichester (Shuttle bus runs regularly between the station and the event gate).
Source: goodwood.com
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Questions
How far is the Festival of Speed from Royal Berkshire?
About an hour and a half and 50.2 miles in clear traffic, via the A331, A3 and A286; allow 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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