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An enchanting three days of racing commences with a bang. Our annual Friday night fireworks spectacle is a breath-taking display set to music, featuring an explosion of colour to light up the sky over West Sussex. Alongside a traditional fairground offering free rides, it’s the perfect start to a memorable weekend.
Saturday and Sunday promise even more complimentary family activities, from magicians and face painting to circus tutors and a delightful petting zoo. Not forgetting the fairground and live music that will set the perfect tone for a memorable bank holiday.
Choose between experiencing the best views of the winning post within the premier Richmond Enclosure, the stylish yet relaxed atmosphere of the Gordon Enclosure or our family-friendly Lennox Enclosure.
Our restaurants, hospitality spaces and shared bars all enjoy stunning views, be it across the Downs, out towards the Solent, or overlooking the Racecourse itself. Delicious food and drink will leave racegoers spoilt for choice.
Enjoy Goodwood Racecourse in a unique way with our range of hospitality venues and private boxes. All of which offer superb views of the track or Parade Ring and include options for both formal and informal dining.
On Saturday, the high octane Group racing features the competitive Celebration Mile and Prestige Stakes. The Group 3 Supreme Stakes and the ever-popular amateur jockeys’ handicap add intrigue to a fabulous weekend on a super Sunday.
“Goodwood is a unique track but one I love the challenge of riding. It’s such a beautiful racecourse and it’s a meeting I always look forward to.”
Group 1 Winning Jockey
To get inspiration on what to wear to the races, as well as particular dress codes for each enclosure and event, please visit our Dress Code page.
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At Goodwood we have three enclosures to choose from - the Richmond Enclosure, the Gordon Enclosure and the Lennox Enclosure. Our premier enclosure, Richmond, is only available to Members and their guests during the Qatar Goodwood Festival. For details of what is available within each enclosure click the 'Find out More' button below.
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Stands
Yes, food and drink is allowed in all of the steppings but please make sure all waste is disposed of in the bins provided. Food and drink is not permitted in grandstand seating.
Enclosures
Outside food and soft drinks may only be brought into the Lennox Enclosure, but not the Richmond or Gordon Enclosures. Cans and plastic bottles are allowed but no glass is permitted. It is not permitted to bring your own alcohol into any enclosure.
Richmond Enclosure
Guests in the Richmond Enclosure may purchase food and drink in any enclosure, however we ask that food purchased elsewhere is not brought back into the Richmond Enclosure.
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Goodwood Racecourse is a cashless venue and has no cash machines. If you need cash, a cashback facility is available from any TOTE or Britbet betting shop, with a minimum bet of £10 to receive up to £50 cashback.
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Yes, we have a play area that is located at the east end of the Lennox Enclosure. The playground is for 4-12 year-olds and is situated within the Lennox Enclosure, however, ticket holders for all enclosures are able to make use the playground. The playground is only open when the Lennox Enclosure is open. Please be aware that the playground is not supervised so we recommend adult supervision at all times.
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