Goodwoof FAQs

Of course! Even though the event is all about the dog we also welcome their humans, it makes a fantastic family day out. We do kindly ask that dogs remain on lead at all times during the event. Dogs do require a free entry ticket which must be booked in advance.

We also ask that before you and your dog take part in any of our free Have a Go activities, please make sure you have read our disclaimer here.

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May - Open from 0930hrs and gates close at 1700hrs.

There is complimentary parking, with no booking required please follow the directional signage. The car park will be open from 0830hrs on both Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May 2024. Please bear in mind that all parking is on grass and can be uneven so appropriate footwear is advised. Overnight parking/camping will not be permitted in any car park.

Parking on approach roads is not permitted and dogs are not to be left in public vehicles under any circumstances.

Goodwoof's celebratory breed for 2024 is... Labrador!

For the first time in Goodwoof history, the celebratory parade will be taking place on both Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May. Led by The Duke of Richmond, hundreds of Labradors will take centre stage and gather in front of The Kennels. It will be a spectacular moment to kick start both days of the Goodwoof weekend!

To find out further details on the Labrador parade and how to book, click here.

There will be a wide range of products available to buy your dog at Goodwoof.

We will have veterinary experts on stage in the Wellness Tent, hosting Q & A sessions at specific times during the day.  

We will also have a vet in attendance at Goodwoof to deal with any emergencies.

We have both human and dog medical services on site, staffed by qualified doctors, vets and nurses.

For humans, we have a first aid site located at the event which is staffed by qualified doctors and medical staff.

For dogs, we have a dedicated vet site staffed by qualified veterinarians in case of any emergencies.

The event timetable will be released closer to the event but in the meantime, you can explore our What's On guide.

The safety and security of all visitors to Goodwoof is of utmost importance to us, and therefore we ask that you co-operate by not bringing any illegal items onto the site with you. Bags will be searched on arrival.

We also ask for your vigilance on matters of security. If you see or hear anything suspicious, please bring it immediately to the attention of a member of staff.

Drones are not permitted on the Goodwood Estate under any circumstances unless prior written permission has been obtained via the Estate Office. Permission will only be granted where the operator of the drone operates within the guidelines of the Air Navigation Order or the Civil Aviation Authority. Please note that some drones may be in use over the event for filming.

If you lose something at Goodwoof please email ticket.office@goodwood.com with as much information as possible about the item and where you feel you lost it.

If you find any lost property, please hand it in to a information host

There is Blue Badge forward parking within the car park and an accessible mini bus available from the car park to the event with a short walk from the shuttle drop off to the event entrance. Please note that the event is held in a grassy field, where the ground is undulating and uneven in places with no trackway.

Electric mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs are available to hire from event Shopmobility and must be booked in advance of the event. To book equipment please follow the link below. Shopmobility will be based at the bus depot, just outside of the event and will be open from 0930hrs on both Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May 2024.

If you need further information please call 01329 287749 and leave a message.

Wheelchairs booked via Shopmobility are subject to their own terms and conditions.

Please see our Accessibility page for more information. 

If you lose a person from your party, please report to the Information point or to a member of Goodwood staff and then return to the last place you were together. Ideally the staff member will escort you but under no circumstances leave the staff member until you have given us your contact details.

If you have children or vulnerable people in your group, you are strongly encouraged to take a photo of them on a mobile device as you enter the event. That way, you won't have to struggle to describe them accurately and what they are wearing.

Children under 12 years, or any members of your party that you feel it appropriate, should wear one of our wristbands that you are able to write your phone number on. Dog tickets will also have a space to write your phone number on. Both are pre-booked online (choose Tickets Only and then select Children 12 & Under or Dogs) or by calling Ticket Office on 01243 755055.

Lost children will be escorted to the medical centre and lost dogs will be taken to the vet site.

No there will not be lockers or a cloakroom available at Goodwoof.

As we aim to provide the best possible experience for all our guests, we are proud to deliver a fully cashless service.

The result will mean shorter queuing times, more payment options available, including Apple Pay and Google Pay and increased security.

All payments can be made using the following methods:

• All major contactless debit and credit cards, with chip and pin applying for purchases over the contactless threshold.
• Mobile and wearable payment, including Apple Pay and Google Pay

There are a variety of exciting have-a-go sessions from agility to canisports which your dog can take part in. Visit our activities page to find out more.

Activities can not be pre-booked in advance so you may be required to wait for an activity until it is free. Spaces for the Randox Studio are available to register on the day on a first come first serve basis, so we recommend registering early if there is an activity that you would like your dog to take part in. 

Your dog will be made most welcome in the Mars Petcare Wellness tent, where experts will be on hand to weigh your dog, talk about canine nutrition, check your dog's teeth and gums, find out how to understand your dog's DNA and lots, lots more!

Please note that The Kennels building and the car park will be closed for the duration of the event. 

Goodwoof is a relaxed, family event and is held outside on undulating grass terrain. We suggest wearing comfortable shoes and be prepared for any kind of weather. 

Goodwoof is a family event. Children 12 and under go free but must be registered and we have a discounted Young Persons ticket for those aged 13 – 21.

To help us maintain our safeguarding of children on event, children under the age of 12 are required to wear a wristband on which you can write your phone number. Wristbands must be ordered in advance online, or by calling our Ticket Office on 01243 755055.

There are baby changing facilities located within the disabled toilets.

Please note that the event is held in a grass field, where the ground is undulating and uneven in places.

Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times on site and travelling to and from the car park, unless participating in one of the have-a-go activities.

There is a off lead area available for dogs to be let off the lead and stretch their legs. Please note that spaces in this area are available on a first come first serve basis.

We take the welfare of all of our canine visitors to the event extremely seriously and want to ensure the safety of everyone attending Goodwoof throughout the weekend.

Please may we remind you that your dog must be kept on its lead at all times.  

If your dog is lost please report it to a member of the Goodwoof team, they will then assist you. If you find a lost dog please report it to a member of the Goodwoof team or take it straight to the Vet Team located within the Have-A-Go area of the event.

There will be You Are Here points across the site which will contain useful location information. There will also be plenty of Goodwoof staff around the event who will be happy to help with any dog welfare issues

Yes. Dogs are free to attend but must be pre-booked. We recommend limiting the number of dogs to four dogs per adult attending.

Don't forget to bring poo bags and always remember to clean up after your dog! We recommend to bring water for your dog and there will be free water stations around Goodwoof which you are welcome to use. 

There are a variety of exciting have-a-go sessions from agility to canisports which your dog can take part in. Visit our What's On page to find out more. Activities can not be pre-booked in advance so you may be required to wait for an activity until it is free. Spaces for the Randox Studio are available to register on the day on a first come first serve basis, so we recommened to register early if there is an activity that you would like your dog to take part in. 

We also ask that before you and your dog take part in any of our free Have a Go activities, please make sure you have read our disclaimer here.

Please do not leave your dog in the car under any circumstances, and be aware of the temperature where your dog is within the car on your journey to and from Goodwoof.

Find shade regularly throughout the day to let your dog cool down and don't forget to offer fresh, cool water for your dog to drink very often during the day. We have plenty of water stations around site, but we do recommend bringing your own water and bowl or bottle for your dog as well. In very hot conditions you could bring with you wet, cold towels or a cool mat for your dog to sit on.

Avoid hot pavements which can burn the pads on your dog’s paws and instead walk on grass.

As much as we'd love to see you and your dogs at Goodwoof, we would ask you to consider leaving young, old or vulnerable dogs safely at home if the weather is hot.

We recommend for you to bring an umbrella to the event to protect yourself and your dog from the typical British weather. This will be useful if it is raining to keep you dry, but will also provide shade in the event of warmer weather conditions.

If your dog shows signs of heat exhaustion (excessive panting, difficulty breathing, drooling, lethargic, drowsy, uncoordinated or vomiting), please contact the site vet on 01243939723

There will be a number of delicious concessions at Goodwoof serving a fantastic range of food choices, including the fabulous Taittinger Champagne bar, or the Goodwood Garden, that will be serving delicious estate-reared organic food. 

Yes, you are welcome to bring a picnic aswell as blankets and camping chairs however they are not permitted around the action sports. Please note that parasols, sunshades, umbrellas, gazebos, BBQ’s, alcohol and glass are also not permitted.

BBQs are not permitted either on event or in the car parks.

Goodwoof will take place in the beautiful fields surrounding The Kennels. Parking is free – please follow directions to public parking on the day. There is a 20-minute scenic stroll from the car park to the event, or you can use our ‘Bark and Ride’ shuttle bus service. Dogs are welcome on the shuttle. As this is an outdoor event, please do dress for the weather. Please note that all parking will be in grass fields and appropriate footwear is recommended. Overnight parking/camping will not be permitted in any car park.

There is Blue Badge forward parking within the car park and an accessible mini bus is available from the car park to the event.

Directions can be found here. Alternatively you can use the following What 3 Words reference to find our free car park: hound.edicts.equal.

There are no camping facilities at Goodwoof.