Corporate Christmas
Celebrate a corporate Christmas the Goodwood way. Bring your team together with exceptional seasonal dining, distinctive venues and memorable experiences, across 11,000 acres of West Sussex countryside, all brought together by our dedicated events team.
Find the perfect space for your guest list
From the grandeur of Goodwood House to the energy of The Motor Circuit and Goodwood Racecourse, and the character of The Clay Shoot Lodge and The Kennels, you can choose from five distinctive venues, each available for exclusive use just over an hour from London. For more information, download our brochure.
Goodwood House
Set at the heart of the estate, Goodwood House is one of the most spectacular exclusive-use event venues in the South East. Eleven magnificent rooms, from the intimate Long Hall to the grandeur of the State Apartments, are available for your corporate Christmas celebration, accommodating up to 440 guests across the house.
The Motor Circuit
Home to some of the most celebrated moments in motorsport history, Goodwood Motor Circuit is a thrilling setting for a corporate Christmas event unlike any other. Hire the circuit's event suite and paddock exclusively for your team, welcoming up to 140 guests, with the famous 2.4-mile circuit as your backdrop and a dedicated events team managing every detail.
The Clay Lodge
Set in a private corner of the estate, the Clay Shoot Lodge is one of the most intimate and atmospheric settings for a corporate Christmas dinner at Goodwood. A roaring fire, whisky on arrival and a genuine sense of escape make it a Christmas setting quite unlike any other.
The Kennels
The Kennels is one of Goodwood's most distinctive and characterful spaces, available exclusively for smaller teams and senior gatherings of up to 100 guests. Its intimate scale and warm atmosphere make it a natural choice for board-level Christmas dinners and leadership team celebrations.
Festive experiences & team building
Bring your team together for a corporate Christmas celebration that starts long before the first course. Add memorable Christmas team building experiences to your day, from clay shooting and track driving to cold-water immersion and restorative spa treatments, with something to suit every team.
As evening falls, continue the celebrations in one of Goodwood’s distinctive venues, with exceptional seasonal food, drinks and entertainment. Create a complete Christmas event that takes your team from their first experience to the final toast.
Driving Experiences
Put your team behind the wheel for an unforgettable experience at the iconic Circuit. From high-performance track driving and classic cars to off-road Land Rover challenges, spin and slide sessions and competitive Autosolos, our driving experiences offer something for every team, led by expert instructors.
Outdoor Adventures
From clay shooting and sheep herding to guided estate walks and wellbeing sessions, the Goodwood Estate offers one of the most varied ranges of outdoor team building activities in the South East. All led by expert instructors across 11,000 acres of West Sussex countryside.
Golf at Goodwood
Golf At Goodwood takes place across three outstanding courses, including The Downs and The Academy, a shorter course well-suited to groups of mixed ability. Our golf days can be shaped around your team, from competitive formats to beginner sessions with PGA instruction. Subject to course conditions.
Bespoke Festive packages
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Arrival drinks
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Three-course seasonal menus
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Live entertainment
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Exclusive venue hire
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Dedicated event planning
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Accommodation options
Sir Charles Dunstone
"Things are always done properly with amazing attention to detail; in today's world, that's quite rare"
Corporate Christmas gifting
From experience days and membership gifts to gift certificates redeemable across the estate. Reward the people who matter with something that exists nowhere else.
Looking for personal gifts? Experiences, memberships, hotel stays and event tickets are all available to give as gifts from the estate. Visit the Goodwood shop.
The way in which David and his team looked after us in the House, and the quality of everything that we ate and drank. Everyone with whom we came into contact could not have been more helpful.
Chief Finance Officer, Bristows LLP
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome Christmas celebrations for groups of 30 to 440 guests across five exclusive-use venues. Smaller gatherings from 10 guests can also be arranged in The Kennels or The Clay Shoot Lodge. Speak to our team on 01243 520195 and we will suggest the right space for your numbers.
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Every corporate Christmas celebration at Goodwood is tailored to your requirements, so pricing will vary depending on your event. Enquire with our Estate Sales team for a personalised quote, and we'll help you create an unforgettable festive celebration.
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Yes. We offer luxury accommodation at Goodwood Cottages and exclusive-use options like Hound Lodge. To explore availability and rates, get in touch via our enquiry form and we will respond with a personalised quote.
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Goodwood is just over an hour from London, set within 11,000 acres of West Sussex countryside and close to the cathedral city of Chichester. With ample parking available across our venues, getting here is simple, while bespoke guest transfers can also be arranged.
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We recommend enquiring as early as possible, particularly for popular December dates and exclusive-use venues. Our events team can advise on availability and help find the right date for your celebration.
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Availability varies by venue and date. Contact our events team with your preferred dates and guest numbers, and we’ll explore the options available to you.
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From bespoke festive styling and seasonal set dressing to considered brand details, our events team can create a setting that feels personal to your team and your business, while complementing the character of your chosen Goodwood venue.
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Entertainment can be tailored to your celebration, from live music and DJs to more bespoke performances, with our events team helping to coordinate the experience.
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Yes. Our Christmas party venues can be booked for exclusive use, giving you and your guests the space to celebrate privately, with our dedicated events team on hand throughout.
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Food & Dining FAQs
Our corporate Christmas packages include seasonal menus created using the best produce from the Goodwood Estate or local suppliers, with options tailored to your celebration. Sample menus are available to give you a taste of what's on offer, with final menus confirmed as part of your event planning.
Every celebration can be tailored to your tastes, with our events team creating a bespoke seasonal menu around your occasion, from considered menu choices to individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, allergy and other dietary requirements can be accommodated. These can be discussed with your dedicated event planner when planning your celebration.
From a Champagne welcome and seasonal cocktails to signature Goodwood Gin serves, elegant 0% alternatives and carefully selected wines, our drinks offering can be tailored to complement your celebration, with every pour considered to make the occasion feel special.
Goodwood's commitment to Estate-grown and locally sourced produce brings a genuine sense of place to your Christmas celebration, with seasonal ingredients used wherever possible.
Let's plan your Christmas
Share your date, guest numbers and vision for the evening. Our dedicated events team will take care of every detail, creating a celebration that is entirely your own.
Location
- 01243 520102
- celebrations@goodwood.com
- Goodwood House, Kennel Hill, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX