Goodwood Revival

What is the Goodwood Revival?
The Goodwood Revival is the world’s largest historic motor race meeting, which relives the glory days of historic Goodwood Motor Circuit. But the Revival is far more than a series of races for historic cars – it is a magical step back in time, a chance to get away from the modern world and revel in the romance of motor racing as it used to be. The lovingly restored circuit is unchanged from its heyday (1948-1966) and great lengths are taken to ensure that everything on-site is exactly as it was – from the fashions to the flying machines; from the cars to the catering. This is motor racing at its most theatrical, with competitors and enthusiasts dressed in 1950s period costume for a weekend of excitement and nostalgia.

How can I buy a ticket?
You can buy tickets in advance only in the following ways:
By telephone: call the Revival Hotline on +44 (0) 1243 755055
By fax: on +44 (0) 1243 755058
Book online: Click here to go to the online ticket booking section.
By email: bookings@goodwood.co.uk
Please check your tickets carefully on receipt as tickets are non-refundable and are not for resale. Please keep your ticket with you at all times at the event.

Can I buy a ticket on the day?
Ticket sales are made in advance only. It is not possible to buy a ticket when you arrive at the Revival, and there will be no admission without a ticket. For more information please telephone +44 (0)1243 755055 or contact bookings@goodwood.co.uk.

Who in my family needs a ticket?
Each adult or child aged13 years and over will need a ticket. Children aged 12 years and under do not need an admission ticket, but would need a grandstand ticket and must be accompanied by an adult. There are no special rates at present for students or OAPs. Admission will only be allowed if the ticket and its counterfoil are complete at the time of entry. For more information please telephone +44 (0) 1243 755055 or contact bookings@goodwood.co.uk.

Where is Goodwood and what are the best ways to get there?

Goodwood is situated only 60 miles from London, 30 miles from Southampton and 30 miles from Brighton

The best ways to travel are:

By Road: From M25, leave at junction 10 and head due south on the A3. At Milford you have a choice to continue on the A3 signposted ‘Goodwood Festival of Speed – Alternative Route’ or turn off the A3 directed towards Milford. From Petworth take the A285 towards Chichester then follow signs to the event. From Southampton, Portsmouth, Worthing, Brighton and Bognor Regis take the A27 towards Chichester and follow signs to the event. From Pulborough and Horsham take A29 to meet A27 then as from Brighton. From Petersfield follow A3 to meet A27 then as from Portsmouth. From Haslemere take A286 via Midhurst to Singleton and then follow signs to the event.

By Rail: Thenearest railway station is Chichester (from London Victoria). Taxis are available from the station – see below for the bus service. There are also fast trains from London Waterloo to Haslemere, which is 30 minutes by taxi from Goodwood. For further information on times please telephone +44 (0)8457 484950.

By Bus: A bus service will run from Chichester Bus Station (situated close to the railway station) to the Revival starting from 08:30hrs each morning. For further information on times please telephone +44 (0)845 121 0170.

By Air: Fixed wing and rotary aircraft may fly into Goodwood Aerodrome, Chichester with PPR and confirmed slot times only.Telephone +44 (0) 1243 755087. Avgas and Avtur are available.

For motorists not wishing to drive directly to Goodwood, a park and ride helicopter shuttle is available at competitive rates. Contact Elite Helicopters on +44 (0)800 804 8827 for prices and locations.

What should I wear?
The Goodwood Revival is the only event in the world that recreates in exact detail the romance of motor racing as it used to be. So why not join the thousands of visitors who enter into the spirit by dressing in appropriate period attire? There is a vast choice of appropriate 1950s and early 1960s fashions. For more information and a guide to fashions, select the Getting the Look icon in the left-hand menu of this page.

Should I bring my wellies?
It’s always a good idea to have them in the boot of your car. Why not check out an advance weather forecast for the weekend so that you are prepared for any eventuality. The Revival has experienced both scorching sun and heavy rain, so the best advice we can give is to be prepared for anything!

Where can I stay?
Hotels and B&Bs: Local accommodation is reserved long in advance and therefore it is best to book as early as possible, we have a dedicated page for Event Accomodation, click here to view. Alternatively for further information please contact the following Tourist Information Offices:

Chichester: +44 (0)1243 775888(email: chitic@chichester.gov.uk)
Bognor Regis: +44 (0)1243 823140
Hayling Island: +44 (0)2392 467111
Portsmouth: +44 (0)2392 826722
Petersfield: +44 (0)1730 268829
West Sussex Tourism: +44 (0)1243 382244

You can also look on the following websites for further information and assistance:

www.chichester.gov.uk,
www.sussexlive.com,
www.chichesterweb.co.uk,
www.visitsussex.org.uk.

Camping and caravans: For 2008, Goodwood will have its own, all-new camping facilities close by, giving fast, easy and direct access to the Revival. For full information and bookings please telephone the Revival Hotline on +44 (0)1243 755055.

When should I arrive?
The action usually starts at 10:00hrs each day, so it’s best to arrive early (perhaps 08:00-08:45hrs) to avoid any traffic delays, and also make time to visit the Revival Market area, look around the paddocks and catch any air display that may take place. Gates open at 07:30hrs each day.

Where can I find out what’s happening each day?
Friday sees a busy day of Official Practice (or qualifying) with all the cars and motorcycles taking to the track to secure the best possible grid position; low-level flying displays; the ‘Freddie March Spirit of Aviation’ prestigious ‘concours d’elegance’ for historic aircraft; and the Bonhams Sale of fine cars and automobilia is held in the later afternoon/early evening.

Saturday brings the first day of racing on this most demanding of circuits. In action will be early single seaters; Formula Juniors; motorcycles; historic sports cars; legendary drivers past and present in saloon cars and an extra qualifying session for the TT cars. You will also see breathtaking aerial displays by WW2 aircraft and the ‘Freddie March Spirit of Aviation’ prestigious ‘concours d’elegance’ for historic aircraft;.

Sunday is a second full day of spectacular historic car and motorcycle racing. In action will be historic Grand Prix cars; sports-racing cars, motorcycles; the ever-popular saloon cars and the one-hour; two-driver Royal Automobile Club TT Celebration; magnificent wartime air displays and the ‘Freddie March Spirit of Aviation’ prestigious ‘concours d’elegance’ for historic aircraft;; special demonstrations; and the event closes with prize giving on the Startline. For the latest on the Revival visit the Motor Sport News section of this website.

Cars exiting chicane

Do I need a programme?
Obtaining a programme is the best way of finding out what’s happening over the weekend, as it includes news, features, plus a useful timetable and location map. Included with the programme is an easy-to-hold racecard that lists all of the cars, drivers, motorcycles and riders in each of the races. A free event radio is all part of the package, tuned to the Revival’s dedicated station, Radio Goodwood, on 87.7FM. It’s the only way to get the full picture. You can buy your programme upon entering the admission gates, or at the Goodwood Shops on-site. The programmes will not be on sale until the Friday of the event.

What are the parking arrangements?
Cars: parking at the Revival is free and open from 07:00hrs each day. All car parking is on grassland. There are no hard standing or specialist parking areas for low-slung sports car – please bear this in mind before setting out. The car parks will be sign-posted from all directions and are located to the north and the east of the event site. Parking on approach roads at any time will not be permitted. Care must be taken when driving on temporary roadways and you must adhere to the speed limit. Please follow the traffic signs to the event – these routes are devised to assist in your arriving at the Revival with the least amount of delay. Take care in the car park and make a note of the alphabetical reference and the zone that you are parked in. Courtesy vehicles will be on hand in the car park to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances. Overnight parking/camping will not be permitted in any car park. Drivers not complying will be directed to the first available public car park.

If you are planning to bring a pre-1966 road car to the Revival, please note that free dedicated parking is available in the exclusive Revival Car Show, opposite the main entrance to the circuit. Please ask for a free car pass when booking your tickets. This car park is on the estate’s grassland and care must be taken when driving on temporary roadways, for which the speed limit must be adhered to at all times.

Motorcycles: Hard standing for parking a motorcycle is available in all car parks, but please do remember to bring a stand. Access will be across either temporary roadway (care must be taken when driving on temporary roadways, on which the speed limit must be adhered to at all times) or grass, which may be wet. Helmet storage is available within the site – ask a marshal on arrival.

What disabled facilities are there?
Those visitors displaying a Registered Disabled car badge will be directed to a dedicated parking area, from which a shuttle service to the event will operate. There are raised viewing platforms for those in wheelchairs and disabled toilets are also available. Electric scooter chairs are available for hire from Shopmobility – it is essential to pre-book with Shopmobility on +44 (0)2392 455444.

Click for the Revival Disabled information leaflet pdf (164kb)

Can I bring my dog to the Revival?
Absolutely no animals are admitted onto the event site or car parks, except for guide dogs.

What viewing facilities are there?
Several different grandstands are available – please select the Interactive Map icon on the menu to the left of this page to view their respective locations. There are giant screens opposite the Chicane, Lavant Corner Grandstands and Lavant Straight, facing Madgwick Corner and also behind Hawthorn Hospitality (towards Startline).

You can buy grandstand tickets in advance only in the following ways:
By telephone: call the Revival Hotline on +44 (0)1243 755055
By fax: on +44 (0)1243 755058
Book online: by clicking here.
By email: bookings@goodwood.co.uk.

Are there restrictions on entry to the Paddock?

Access to the circuit infield is unrestricted – walk through the main pedestrian tunnel close to the main gate. Access to the paddocks containing the saloon cars, Formula Juniors, production sports cars and motorcycles is unrestricted, and there is a fantastic view of the cars in the main paddock enclosure from over its perimeter fence. However, only competitors, mechanics, Goodwood Road Racing Club members and special guests are able to gain access into the main paddock enclosure, (where the dress code is a jacket and tie for gentlemen, and a dress or suit for ladies – for more information please click here for Getting the Look). For more details about how to become a member of the Goodwood Road Racing Club, select the home icon at the top of this page, then go to Motor Sport and choose Members.

What is there to do other than watch the racing?
In order to fully appreciate the Revival experience, then why not take a look at some of the following:

The Bonhams Sale of fine cars and automobilia – which takes place on Friday – brings to Goodwood the tense atmosphere of the Sale room. Entry is by catalogue only on Friday, but the Sale Room is free to view on Saturday and Sunday. You can also buy a catalogue on the day, or in advance as follows:
By telephone: +44 (0)1666 502200
Online: www.bonhams.com.
By email: subscriptions@tetbury.com

The Revival Market – placed within the Chicane Paddock area – offers a range of retail outlets, many providing classical pre-1966 wares. There will be focused shopping areas, not only for automotive gear – automobilia, memorabilia, and accessories – but also a host of vintage clothing and luxury goods specialists, artists selling their evocative paintings of days gone by and other purveyors of lifestyle products and services. Add to that the period fairground with lots to do for kids and there is something for everyone to enjoy or discover. Exhibitors can book a stand – subject to space – as follows:

By telephone: +44 (0)1243 755081
By email: motorexhibit@goodwood.co.uk

Period Attractions- everything on-site is re-created in exact period detail. So in between the racing you can admire the fashions and amusing cameo role-playing from local drama students around the paddock, check out the period props from the country garage to the authentic ‘Woad Corner’ service station, as well as take a ride on the traditional fairground amusements. You will also see more than 200 fully-operational classic cars, trucks and buses which service the site throughout the weekend.

Air Displays –magnificent World War II aircraft such as the Spitfire, Hurricane and Mustang perform their aerobatic displays throughout the weekend in the skies above this former Battle of Britain airfield. However, don’t miss the Freddie March ‘Spirit of Aviation’, a prestigious ‘concours d’elegance’ for historic aircraft built up to 1966, that brings together around 25 of the world’s finest, most elegant, original and rarely-seen aeroplanes from the evocative pioneering days of aviation.

Tractor Rides – get away from the hullabaloo around the paddock and enjoy magnificent views of the racing action from the spectator banks. Period tractors towing passenger trailers take you around the circuit perimeter to visit the far-flung corners of this picturesque track, where old-fashioned threshing machines harvest the corn stooks on the infield while the cars speed by.

How do I find my way around?
Finger signposts direct you to all the major areas of the event, and there are numerous ‘You Are Here’ boards showing locations of paddocks, food, toilets, exhibitions, first aid and viewing areas. Alternatively, buy a programme, which contains a detailed map of the event. To view the circuit from a different perspective, take a tractor ride around the circuit.

Where can I eat?
An extensive variety of public catering is available all day around the perimeter and inside the circuit, ranging from quality fast food, fish and chips, and even a NAAFI Wagon. There is something to suit all tastes and appetites including champagne, seafood, traditional bars and vegetarian food. The Hurricane Café on the Woodcote Lawn, the Lancaster Café at Fordwater and the Greens Restaurant on Richmond Lawn all offer high quality fare. View the aeroplanes and stop off for a bite to eat at the Spitfire Café, based on the Aero Club Lawn. Sup a traditional pint of Gales Real Ale at the Oily Rag pub or in one of our bespoke 1960s Revival Bars – to be found on the Woodcote Lawn, Lavant Straight, Lavant Corner and Madgwick Corner. Be sure to visit Goodwood’s own organic food concessions.

Can I entertain guests or clients at the Revival?
If you’re looking to entertain private guests, friends or family, you can find details of our corporate hospitality packages by selecting the Entertaining icon from the menu on the left of this page. Individual tables or private pavilions cater for parties of all sizes. Just book in advance, and the table or pavilion is yours for the day, providing excellent viewing, full catering and a meeting point at all times. Hospitality clients can obtain further information as follows:

By telephone: +44 (0)1243 755054
By email: motorexhibit@goodwood.co.uk
Online: Click Here

Is there a crèche or facilities for changing my baby?
Crèche facilities are available for children aged 8 years and under. Children may be left with qualified carers for a period of one hour for a small charge. Pushchairs may also be left at the crèche. Located on the Woodcote Lawn by SuperShell Lawn, please see the programme or Circuit plans on-site for further information or directions.

Where can I arrange to meet a friend?
There are several easily identifiable sign-posted places to meet a friend.
On the outfield:

At the Revival Information Office (located in the Gatehouse just inside the main vehicle entrance)
At the Oily Rag Pub (behind the Startline grandstand)
Outside the Supershell building (at Woodcote corner)

On the infield:

At the Period Garage (near the main pedestrian tunnel)
At the Spitfire Café (near the Drivers’ Club)

Is there a telephone point I can use or should I take my mobile?
There is one public telephone available on-site, located at the north end of the Startline Grandstand. For reasons of period authenticity, Lord March politely requests that the use of mobile telephones is kept to a minimum, especially in and around the paddock. Also, some networks experience occasional connection problems due to a great demand on the service. If a call is very urgent, it may be made at the Revival Information Office, located in the Gatehouse just inside the main vehicle entrance (Gate 1).

Where can I get general information?
The Information Office, which is located in the Gatehouse situated just inside the main vehicle entrance (Gate 1), will answer any questions you may have during the event. Another Information Point is situated on the infield near the large ‘Goodwood’ hangar.

Where is Lost Property?
Lost Property is held at the Information Office, which is located in the Gatehouse situated just inside the main vehicle entrance (Gate 1).

How do I cross the track?
All pedestrians should use the main tunnel which is opposite the main vehicle entrance (Gate 1). Between races, however, the track will be open for visitors with mobility problems to cross at the area immediately alongside the north end of the Startline Grandstand. Badge holders may use the Paddock tunnel. There is a further pedestrian tunnel under Lavant Straight giving access to raised viewing on the infield.

Can I buy some Goodwood Merchandise?

The Goodwood shops will be open on all three days of the event, specialising in high quality clothing, accessories and gifts. All clothing, books, dvds and gifts can be ordered in advance. Further information is available as follows:

By telephone: +44 (0)1243 755098
By email: shopping@goodwood.co.uk
Online: click here to buy online

Is there a Goodwood Club I can join?
Yes, in fact there are two. The Goodwood Road Racing Club has been created especially for those who want to be at the heart of the world’s most glamorous and stylish motor racing events. The Club offers discounts on tickets; access to the central paddock at the Revival; an exclusive annual book; access to private members’ enclosures at both events; a members’ badge; plus special events throughout the year. Membership packages range from £45 to £180 per year, although there is currently a waiting list. Further information is available as follows:

Further information is available as follows:
By telephone: +44 (0)1243 755057
By email: grrc@goodwood.co.uk
Online: www.goodwood.co.uk/grrc

The Goodwood Aero Club offers an opportunity to indulge your passion for flying: to be part of Goodwood’s rich aviation history and experience the exciting possibilities of modern air travel. The Club offers access to warbirds at the Goodwood Revival; historic aircraft pleasure flights; aerial adventures organised throughout Europe; exclusive members’ flying days; reduced landing and parking fees; plus many other benefits. Further information is available as follows:

Further information is available as follows:
By telephone: +44 (0)1243 755159
By email: aeroclub@goodwood.co.uk
Online: www.goodwood.co.uk/aviation

Is there a bank on-site?
There is not a bank on-site but RBS bring their period bus which provides ATMS which is located within the Paddock near the Spitfire Café also there are four cash points – two in the Revival Market and two on the infield adjacent to the large ‘Goodwood’ Hangar – check the ‘You Are Here’ boards upon arrival.

Is there a pharmacy on-site?
There is an on-site pharmacy located in the Revival Market and the Revival Car Show area – check the ‘You Are Here’ boards upon arrival.

Where are the first aid points?
First aid points are situated at various locations around the site. To find one, please refer to the ‘You Are Here’ boards or ask a marshal. There are two Treatment Centres on-site, one situated near the Oily Rage Pub next to the Public Toilets and the other at the Revival Car Show – check the ‘You Are Here’ boards upon arrival.

Will there be a doctor?
Yes. Should you need any help please contact the First Aid Points or speak to a member of the Goodwood staff. There are two Treatment Centres on-site, one situated near the Oily Rage Pub next to the Public Toilets and the other at the Revival Car Show – check the ‘You Are Here’ boards upon arrival.

Where can I get a taxi?
The set-down and pick-up point for taxis is located to the north west of the circuit between Gates 11 and 12. The following local companies may be able to assist you:
Central Taxis: +44 (0)800 789432
Crown Taxis: +44 (0) 1243 829829
Dunnaways Taxis: +44 (0)1243 782403
Helen’s Airport Cars: +44 (0)1243 868999
Starline (Freephone): +44 (0)500 771077

How can I enter a car or motorcycle?
All entries into the Goodwood Revival are by invitation only. If you have a vehicle that you think might be appropriate, please send details of its competition history and a recent photograph to the Motor Sport Competitions Department, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 OPH or email: competitors@goodwood.co.uk.

Where can I get further information?
If you cannot find answers to your questions on this website, please contact the Revival Hotline as follows:
By telephone: +44 (0)1243 755055
By fax: +44 (0)1243 755058
By email: bookings@goodwood.co.uk

Ten Top Tips to get the most from the Goodwood Revival

1	Make sure you book your tickets in advance as it is no longer possible to buy ‘on the day’.
2	While booking advance tickets, ask for a pass to get your classic car into the special Revival Car Show area for pre-1966 vehicles. Arriving at the circuit in an authentic car from the period adds a special touch to an already inspiring weekend.
3	Hotels and B&Bs in the immediate vicinity tend to get booked up quickly by competitors and regular visitors. Ease your phone bill (and your patience!) by calling hotels that are a short drive (20 minutes or so) from Goodwood. These are just as convenient, and are more likely to have accommodation, especially at shorter notice. Alternatively visit www.visitsussex.org which we hope will take a lot of the legwork out of finding yourself a place to lay your head after a long day at Goodwood. We have a dedicated page for Event Accomodation, click here to view.
4	Save money by buying a ticket for the entire weekend. Friday offers a full day of the cars practising and is least crowded. Saturday features a full programme of exceptional racing action and Sunday continues with a full day of breathtaking historic car and motorcycle racing. All three days also feature special demonstrations and air displays.
5	Plan to arrive early in the morning to beat some of the traffic. The first cars hit the track at approximately 10:00hrs each day, so even the early bird has plenty to see.
6	Why not enter into the Revival spirit by wearing 1950s/1960s clothing? All competitors and officials will be authentically attired, as will the majority of the viewing public – click here for Getting the Look. Do make sure, though, that your clothing is warm and that you have a waterproof overcoat. The circuit is a former airfield, you know!
7	Do take advantage of the tractor/trailer combinations that take spectators to and from the circuit's further reaches, where some of the best viewing is to be found. It's quite an adventure!
8	Do seek out some of the delicious food available around the site, most of it prepared to traditional 1950s recipes.
9	Buy a programme – it’s the best way to identify the star cars and drivers – and tune your radio to the Goodwood frequency 87.7FM, which gives all the latest news over the weekend.
10	A lightweight set of binoculars will allow you to enjoy the racing to the full. For the optimum view, you might consider buying a grandstand seat ticket.

The Goodwood Revival is the only sporting event in the world to be set entirely to an authentic period theme. Here are a few fascinating facts you might not know about the Revival:

In 2007 the Goodwood Revival enjoyed its most successful meeting to date, attracting more than 116,000 visitors over the three days.

The Revival is supported by 28 sponsors and associate sponsors, including 5 automotive manufacturers, plus some of the biggest names in finance, luxury brands and technology

312 journalists and 229 photographers from 175 publications reported on the 2007 Revival.

Programmes and news items from eleven radio stations were broadcast before, during and after the 2007 Revival.

Press features on the Revival were reported in 25 different countries from 116 newspapers and magazines.

425 historic racing cars and 30 racing motorcycles took part in the 2007 Revival as well as 20 period caravans and 30 period aircraft.

The operations within the circuit were tended by more than 200 pre-1966 service vehicles, from delivery vans, Jeeps and lorries to ambulances, ice cream vans, course cars and chauffeur-driven taxis.

In 2007, a fleet of historic tractors trundled more than 1350 miles around the circuit's perimeter road, towing floats of spectators to the best viewing areas.

49,000 private cars parked at 2007 Revival - if they were lined up nose to tail, the ensuing traffic jam would stretch for approximately 135 miles.

£12million of Spitfires, Hurricanes and other historic aircraft spend the Revival battling it out in mock dog-fights in the skies above Goodwood's circuit.

Only native or traditional plant species i.e. silver birch, hydrangeas, box hedging, cherry laurel etc., are grown to create the authentic period feeling

The nearby Weald and Downland Museum specially developed an obsolete variety of extra-tall corn in order to produce the traditional stooks that decorate the circuit infield; during the Revival, a steam thresher processes the crop.

At the 2007 Revival, 2500 catering staff served 17,500 bacon rolls, 59,000 hot drinks, 33,000 pints of beer, 1300 cases of wine and 4900 bottles of champagne, kept cool by 4 tonnes of ice.

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