FAQs

 

Q. Which car parks are suitable for each enclosure?

A. Richmond Enclosure (west) racegoers should use Number 5 car park except during Glorious Goodwood when only Numbers 8 (charges apply) or 9 and 11 (free) car parks are available. Numbers 8 and 9 car parks are best for the Gordon and Lennox Enclosures. During Glorious Goodwood, a courtesy mini-coach service operates to and from other car parks north of the course.

 

Q. What time do the gates open?

A. At the Festival Meeting, gates open at 11am. At evening meetings, gates open at 4.30pm. At all other meetings, gates open at 11.30am.

 

Q. What should I wear?

A. Goodwood is famous for being a stylish, yet relaxed occasion and gentlemen are required to wear jackets and either ties, cravats or polo-necked sweaters in the Richmond Enclosure. Males traditionally wear linen suits and the archetypal ‘Goodwood’ Panama hats. Jeans and shorts are not permitted in the Richmond Enclosure.  Ladies are encouraged to wear hats in the Richmond Enclosure at Glorious Goodwood.  In other enclosures dress is informal.  Bare chests and fancy dress are not allowed in any enclosure. Stiletto heels are not recommended, due to the terrain and decked areas.

 

Q. What is there to do before racing?

A. You may like to picnic in the car parks, or in the Lennox Enclosure, or explore the country park adjacent to the racecourse. Many of the race days are themed and all the entertainment is free of charge and included in the ticket price unless otherwise stated.

 

Q. Are there restaurants available?

A. The Richmond Enclosure has the Charlton Hunt, Double Trigger Gastro Pub (non-Glorious only), the Horsewalk Restaurants open during all meetings and The Gordon Enclosure has the Gordon Restaurant. Advance booking advisable - call 01243 755027.

 

Q. Where else can I eat?

A. There are public catering points in all enclosures.  See the race card and information areas for more details.

 

Q. Can I bring food or drink into the enclosures?

A. Food and soft drinks may be brought into the Lennox Enclosure but not the Richmond or Gordon Enclosures. 

 

Q. Can we picnic in the car parks?

A. Yes, but only within the limits of your car parking space. There is a Picnic Car Park where you can reserve a berth on the rails at the three-furlong point; admission for four adults to the Lennox Enclosure is included in the price.  The picnic car park is closed when the Lennox Enclosure is closed. Please note parasols, sunshades and umbrellas are not permitted to hang over the running rails. For picnics the country park, close to the coach park, is ideal.

 

Q. Where should I wear my badge?

A. Please wear your badge prominently on your lapel and not on your belt or binoculars. Staff at the entrances are trying to help you, so please help them identify your badge easily.

 

Q. Do licensing hours operate?

A. Bar facilities close during the final race.

 

Q. Where can I bet?

A. There are three forms of betting available at the course.  provides kiosks and betting windows throughout the enclosures. Here you can have a pool bet. Tickets may be redeemed at any Totepool outlet on the course.  Bookmakers are located in front of the stands and during Glorious Goodwood around the paddock pavilions. The minimum bet is usually between £2 and £10. All enclosures have a Betfred betting shop.

 

Q. Where can I find out the state of the going?

A. The forecast is published in the national newspapers, on our website and on racecourse information boards.

 

Q. Can I transfer from one enclosure to another?

A. Yes, except at Glorious Goodwood when the Richmond Enclosure is only available to members and their guests. There are transfer points at the west end of the Lennox Enclosure and at the rear of the March Stand in the Gordon Enclosure. Transfers are made by paying the difference between the two enclosures’ daily admission prices. If the Gordon Enclosure sells out transfers may not be available.

 

Q. Where can I arrange to meet a friend?

A. The Old Tote Bar in the Lennox Enclosure; The Harroways Bar in the Gordon Enclosure; and the Richmond Lawn Bar close to the statue of the bronze horse in the Richmond Enclosure.  These bars are all under cover and not far from the entrances.

 

Q. Where can I get general information?

A. There is signage around the course and maps in the racecard.  All enclosures have information points and any staff member can give directions to the nearest point. At Glorious Goodwood the coach park has a further information kiosk, opposite the Lennox Enclosure.

 

Q. When are the racecourse offices open?

A. These are situated in the Sussex Stand. Reception is staffed from 8.30am – 5.30pm on non-race days. On race days, reception operates from 8am, until one hour after the last race.

 

Q. What facilities are there for the disabled?

A. There is a free reserved car parking area at the front of Number 8 car park opposite the East Entrance. Booking is recommended.  Number 5 car park also has reserved spaces, on a first come, first-served basis.  The Richmond and Lennox enclosures have wheelchair viewing stands on the rails. Other facilities include ramped access to the front of the Parade Ring; covered viewing on the balcony of the Sussex Stand; and in the Richmond Enclosure covered viewing from the March Grandstand’s Richmond Level.  The Lennox Enclosure also has natural high-level viewing and a wheelchair stand.  Lifts operate in the March and Sussex Grandstands and a ramp leads to the Charlton Stand first floor.  Toilet facilities for the disabled are available in all stands and access is by Radar Keys.  Two wheelchairs (non-electric) are available in the Sussex Stand offices – these can either be borrowed on the day or reserved in advance (Tel. 01243 755022). These are subject to availability and are used at the individual’s own risk.  

 

Q. Can I obtain cash?

A. The cashback facility can be obtained from a number of Tote betting windows in the Richmond and Gordon enclosures on the ground floor of the March Stand, and from the East Entrance ticket office (subject to a handling fee).

During Glorious Goodwood, ATM machines are available in all enclosures on the ground floor of the Sussex and March Stands and on the concourse in the Lennox Enclosure.

 

Q. Can I bring my dog?

A. Dogs are not admitted. Guide dogs for the Blind and Assistance dogs for people with disabilities will be allowed, by advance request.

 

Q. Do I need a racecard?

A. A racecard is an essential investment. It includes all the runners, their form and vital information on how to bet, plus a daily competition.

 

Q. Where is lost property?

A. In the cloakrooms at either end of the March Grandstand and at the Manager’s office at the Lennox Enclosure’s main entrance. After racing, any lost property is taken to the main office in the Sussex Grandstand.

 

Q. Will there be a doctor?

A. Doctors are available in all enclosures. The first-aid points are well signposted and South East Coast Ambulance staff attend all meetings.

 

Q. Are there concessionary rates for students?

A. There is half-price admission to the Gordon and Lennox Enclosure on the day only, except during Glorious Goodwood, upon production of a valid NUS card at the East Entrance ticket office only.

 

Q. Is there a discount for over 65s?

A. Reduced admission is available on the day at all meetings except Glorious Goodwood.  50% discount for Gordon and Lennox enclosures admission.

 

Q. Can I bring my children?

A. Yes.  Accompanied youngsters under 18 years of age are admitted free to all enclosures, except for the following exceptions.

• Glorious Goodwood - Children under 5 are not admitted to the Richmond Enclosure, except on the Saturday.
• Three Friday Nights - There will be a nominal charge for juniors aged 13-17 years. Richmond Enclosure £15. Gordon Enclosure £10.

 Telephone 01243 755022 for more information.

 

Q. What is the admissions policy for under 18’s to the ‘Three Friday Nights’?

A. A maximum of 4 under 18 year olds are permitted per 1 over 25 year old. ID is required for entry to the event.

 

Q. Is there a children’s playground?

A. Yes, located at the east end of the Lennox Enclosure. Adults are not admitted - children are supervised by our experienced staff. The playground is for four to 11-year-olds and shuts when the Lennox Enclosure is closed.

 

Q. What happens if racing is abandoned?

A. Refunds of admission fees will only be made in the following circumstances:

Race meetings abandoned before completion of one race – 100% refund.

Abandoned before completion of three races – 50% refund.

Abandoned after three races – no refund.

Claims are made by submitting either badges from the Richmond Enclosure or admission receipts from the other two enclosures by post, up to 28 days after the meeting (excluding Hospitality packages).