Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Festival of Speed from Sofitel Gatwick
A chauffeured day at the Festival of Speed, starting from Sofitel Gatwick. Guests at Sofitel Gatwick, Crawley, are collected from the hotel entrance. It is a 500-room hotel. It stands on Northway, RH6 0PH. By rail, the closest stop is Horley, 5 minutes' drive. The drive is about an hour and 9 minutes (50.4 miles), mostly on the M23, A24 and A27. Compared with a Mayfair start, it is 44 minutes less in the car. The Festival of Speed returns 15–18 July 2027. Goodwood House dates to 1800.
How the day runs
At Sofitel Gatwick the concierge will know the car is outside. Choose a luxury people-carrier for a larger party. Leaving Sofitel Gatwick, the car picks up the M23 and keeps to the main roads. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. All cars follow event signage to Gate 1, the designated drop-off and pick-up area. Car parks open 06:30 and are free. Between your arrival and the last of the day, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Back at Sofitel Gatwick about an hour and 8 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Sofitel Gatwick to Goodwood House1 hr 9 min, 50.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Goodwood House to Sofitel Gatwick1 hr 8 min, 49.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Goodwood House dates to 1800.
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.comSofitel Gatwick has 500 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgSofitel Gatwick is on Northway, RH6 0PH.
Source: openstreetmap.orgSofitel Gatwick is in Crawley, West Sussex.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Sofitel Gatwick by road is Horley (HOR), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgGoodwood House is Grade I listed and has a Grade I listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is the Festival of Speed from Sofitel Gatwick?
About an hour and 9 minutes and 50.4 miles in clear traffic, via the M23, A24 and A27; 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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- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
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refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.