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Please note that all children under 18 years old must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

Children aged 12 and under can enter Goodwoof for free. To help us maintain our safeguarding of children on event children aged 12 and under do not require an admission ticket but must be accompanied by an adult and 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.

Reduced price Young Person tickets are available to purchase for 13-21 year olds.

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

We do kindly ask that dogs remain on a lead at all times during the event and 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.

For 2026, Goodwoof won’t focus on an individual breed, but will instead celebrate all rescue dogs.

What is a Rescue Dog?

A rescue dog is a one that has been adopted or rehomed after being surrendered by its previous owner, found as a stray, or saved from a potentially harmful situation.

In some cases, rescue dogs will have been abandoned, abused or neglected. But not all. Many dogs are rehomed through private rescues, foster networks, or even directly from previous owners as a result of bereavement or difficult circumstances.

How many dogs can I enter in to the parade?

Each Rescue Dog Parade admission reserves spaces for one dog and two human owners. If you would like to enter more than one dog in to the parade, please ensure you have booked the correct number of parade admissions.

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Orders for tickets can be cancelled, exchanged or refunded within the first 48 hours after purchase only. Please submit your request to our Ticket Office by telephone on 01243 755055, or email ticket.office@goodwood.com.

Goodwood does not issue refunds after this initial 48 hour period. Please note that selling or buying tickets on any other platform is strictly prohibited and tickets that are re-sold illegally via any other third party will be refused admittance to Goodwoof.

In 2026, all Goodwoof tickets will be delivered via our digital ticketing platform.

It can take several days for all tickets to be loaded into the Goodwood Tickets App, please don’t worry if you don’t see all your tickets there immediately. We’ll make sure all of your tickets arrive well in advance of the event.

If your tickets do not arrive before the event, please contact our Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055, with your order number, which can be found on your email confirmation.

For more information, please visit the digital ticketing FAQs: https://www.goodwood.com/help/digital-ticketing/

We are committed to making our events inclusive and unforgettable for all guests. We work with Nimbus Disability to manage the application process for Essential Companion tickets, to ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Click below to see how you can apply. 

Essential Companion Tickets

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

Explore our list of retailers and exhibitors here.

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 2026 event timetable will be shared closer to the event, however, to get an idea of what's in store you can see 2025's timetable here.

The safety and security of everyone at the Goodwoof is of paramount importance to us. We work continually with Sussex police and other relevant authorities to reduce risk, taking action to put additional measures in place where needed. Although the national threat level has been raised for some time, there is no known specific threat to our events to cause public concern. Although it's important to be alert and notify staff of anything suspicious, we urge you not to be alarmed.

Whilst we do not operate a hard bag-search process, security do reserve the right to stop any guest and ask to search their bag. You can help the security process by not bringing unnecessary bags, and having your bags ready to be searched as you approach the gates. For any bags you do bring in, please keep them with you at all times. We ask for your understanding, patience and cooperation with us in relation to this process.

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 the Police or our Security on site.

Dog behaviourists will also be on-site should there be any incident involving dogs, please alert your nearest security presence or Goodwood 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 17 & Sunday 18 May 2025.

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 Health 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!

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 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. Whilst there is no formal dress code at Goodwoof, canines and their companions are encouraged to display their swagger and charisma through the holy trinity of personality, poise and presence in style. See our Style Guide for inspiration, here. 

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.

If you're an early bird, book a delicious breakfast with you dogs inside Goodwood House and take a tour of the spectacular art collection on display.

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When is my Breakfast and Tour?

When booking your breakfast you will select a time to arrive between 0800hrs and 1100hrs. Please check your confirmation email prior to arrival and present this to the staff when checking in.

Where do I park?

Your breakfast booking includes hardstanding parking in Goodwood House's Ballroom car park for the day. Follow the signs and directions of parking marshalls as you approach the event.

Where do I check in for my Breakfast?

Please check in at the front entrance of Goodwood House.

Take the time to treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea and enjoy a tour of the spectacular art collection on display in Goodwood House during your day out at Goodwoof.

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When is my Tea & Tour?

When booking your Tea & Tour, you will select a time to arrive between 1230hrs and 1530hrs. Please check your confirmation email prior to arrival and present this to the staff when checking in.

Where do I park?

Your Tea & Tour Booking includes hardstanding parking in Goodwood House's Ballroom car park for the day.

Where do I check in for my Tea & Tour?

Please check in for the Tea & Tour at the front entrance of Goodwood House. 

XL Bullies will be allowed to attend Goodwoof as long as they are wearing a muzzle and are kept on a lead at all times.

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 served 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 behind the Action Sports arena.

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.

Dogs should be covered by current vaccinations.

Please do not bring your dog if she is in season and consider the temperament of your dog before attending, especially if they are not well socialised, can be boisterous or nervous around other dogs. Goodwoof will be busy with other dogs and people, so please consider if this is an environment which they will enjoy.

Dogs must not be left unattended in cars or anywhere at Goodwoof under any circumstances.

Don't forget poo bags and please pick up after your dog - there will be plenty of bins provided to dispose of dog waste.

Water and waste stations will be available across the site. Each station will have waste bins and spare poo bags, plus drinking water for humans and clean water for dogs.

Please respect other dogs by not allowing your dog to approach them without checking with their owner first.

If your dog becomes agitated or anti-social we may suggest that you take your dog away from the event site.

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 01243 939723.

There will be a number of delicious concessions at Goodwoof serving a fantastic range of food choices, including the fabulous Taittinger Champagne bar, Fortnum & Mason picnics and hampers and more, that will be serving delicious estate-reared organic food.

Explore food and drink options here.

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

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

If you're an early bird, book a delicious breakfast with you dogs inside Goodwood House and take a tour of the spectacular art collection on display.

Book now

When is my Breakfast and Tour?

When booking your breakfast you will select a time to arrive between 0800hrs and 1100hrs. Please check your confirmation email prior to arrival and present this to the staff when checking in.

Where do I park?

Your breakfast booking includes hardstanding parking in Goodwood House's Ballroom car park for the day. Follow the signs and directions of parking marshalls as you approach the event.

Where do I check in for my Breakfast?

Please check in at the front entrance of Goodwood House.

Take the time to treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea and enjoy a tour of the spectacular art collection on display in Goodwood House during your day out at Goodwoof.

BOOK NOW

When is my Tea & Tour?

When booking your Tea & Tour, you will select a time to arrive between 1230hrs and 1530hrs. Please check your confirmation email prior to arrival and present this to the staff when checking in.

Where do I park?

Your Tea & Tour Booking includes hardstanding parking in Goodwood House's Ballroom car park for the day.

Where do I check in for my Tea & Tour?

Please check in for the Tea & Tour at the front entrance of Goodwood House. 

Goodwoof will be held on 16 and 17 May 2026. Gates open at 0930hrs each morning and close at 1700hrs.  

Tickets for Goodwoof 2026 are available now so don't miss out! 

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There is complimentary parking, with no booking required. Please follow the directional signage. The car park is open from 0745hrs and will close at sunset latest.

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.

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

There will be a number of delicious concessions at Goodwoof serving a fantastic range of food choices, including the fabulous Taittinger Champagne bar, Fortnum & Mason picnics and hampers and more, that will be serving delicious estate-reared organic food.

Explore food and drink options 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 01243 939723.

The 2026 event timetable will be shared closer to the event, however, to get an idea of what's in store you can see 2025's timetable here.