Glorious Goodwood Day 4
Summary:
Glorious Goodwood is as much about fashion, celebrity-spotting and the prestige of being seen at one of Europe’s best-known sporting events. The perfect start to the weekend, enjoy the chic, relaxed and incredibly stylish atmosphere at this quintessentially English event, where champagne and strawberries are in abundance.
Key Event Information:
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Early Booking (pre-June)
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On the Day
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Richmond Enclosure
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Members Only
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Members Only
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Gordon Enclosure
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£32
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£37
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Lennox Enclosure
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£13
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£15
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By Road
Goodwood is located just outside Chichester, only 60 miles from London, 30 miles from Brighton and Southampton.
From London
Follow the A3 (Junction 10 on the M25) south towards Guildford. About 3 miles past Guildford, at the Milford turning, take the A283 to Petworth, then the A285 to Chichester for about 6 miles.
Just beyond Upwaltham, turn right at the brown Goodwood sign. Continue 3 miles along the road to the racecourse.
From the East
Follow the A27 towards Chichester. At the Tangmere roundabout before Chichester, turn right following signs for Boxgrove & Halnaker.
Go through the village and straight over at the crossroads, (there is a flint wall on your right). Continue on this road for about half a mile, turn right at the T junction and continue on for 2 miles. Turn left at the next junction and the racecourse is on the right.
From the West
Follow the A27 to Chichester. At Chichester, stay on the A27 By-Pass/Ring Road. After the only set of traffic lights, take the second exit at the next roundabout signposted Goodwood. At the next roundabout take the second exit.
You will pass the Motor Circuit on the left, until you reach a small roundabout. Go straight over this roundabout and continue straight on and follow signs for Goodwood Racecourse. Turn right into the Racecourse and follow the road round and you will find a gate entrance on the left hand side, as you drive though the gates to the right hand side is the Racecourse offices, park anywhere in this area and report to the Racecourse Reception.
Rail services
There is a regular service from London Victoria to Chichester (1hour, 40 minutes), plus the coastal service from Brighton and Portsmouth. Buses or taxis are available at Chichester Station.
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National rail enquiries
Telephone: +44 (0)8457 484950
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- Start Fri 29 Jul 2011 11:00 AM
- End Fri 29 Jul 2011 06:00 PM
7 races: First race 2.10pm - Last race 5.45pm
Gates Open – 11.00am
(times are subject to change)
Goodwood is famous for being a stylish yet relaxed occasion and gentlemen are required to wear jackets and either ties, cravats or polo neck sweaters in the Richmond Enclosure. Linen suits and Panama Hats are traditionally worn by gentlemen. Jeans and shorts are not permitted in the Richmond Enclosure. In other enclosures dress is smart casual. Bare tops and fancy dress are not allowed in any enclosure. Due to the terrain and areas of decking at Goodwood flat shoes are recommended.
Call the ticket office +44 (0) 1243 755055 or book online
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Glorious Goodwood
More than 100,000 people flock through the gates during the 5 day Festival to enjoy the chic, relaxed and incredibly stylish atmosphere. A quintessentially English event, where champagne and strawberries are in abundance and everyone is dressed in their chicest summer fashions, it has none of the formality of a great occasion but all the glamour. Glorious Goodwood attracts the very best from the international world of horseracing, as well as the crème de la crème of English Society.
Parking
Racegoers should use car park Nos. 8 and 9 near to the East Entrance. Car park Nos. 9 and 11 are free of charge although there is further to walk to the entrances.
Eating and Drinking
There are various restaurants and bars in the Gordon Enclosure offering a choice of food at various price points. There are also catering units and bars in all enclosures. For more details on restaurants please call 01243 755027 or click here|.
Trips to the start
There are free trips to the start at every Goodwood meeting for the second and fourth races, weather permitting. For Gordon and Richmond Enclosure racegoers only.
Call the ticket office +44 (0) 1243 755055 or book online
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