Frequently Asked Questions

Following the Government's announcement on 22 February, the roadmap out of lockdown and the return of spectators to sporting events will begin no earlier than the 17th of May. This sadly means that our Opening Weekend (30 April – 1 May) will take place behind closed doors.

Racing fixtures from 17 May should allow a limited number of spectators to attend, if the criteria is met to move into Phase 3 of lifting the lockdown restrictions further.

This means we will admit limited racegoers to our May Festival (21 – 22 May), Family Raceday (6 June) and June Evening Racing (4, 11, 18 June) fixtures. Admission will be available to Goodwood Racecourse Members only in due course, while hospitality can be purchased by Goodwood Racecourse Members and non-members.

We were also informed that events staged from the 21st June will operate at pre-pandemic capacities. This means that tickets and hospitality are now on sale for public admittance to the Qatar Goodwood Festival (27 - 31 July).

Tickets and hospitality for our August Bank Holiday, Midweek Racing and Season Finale fixtures will be available in due course.

For all our events the safety of our racegoers is our utmost priority and we will be working closely with Public Health England as a priority to deliver this.

We will be regularly reviewing the Qatar Goodwood Festival fixture to adhere to the guidance provided by the Government and Public Health England. We will be making sure we facilitate the best experience in the safest possible way.

If you already have a booking from 2020, we have automatically rolled your tickets over. The same day and package originally purchased (including restaurants, hospitality and grandstand seating) will apply for 2021. Tickets will be dispatched via the method assigned initially.

For any queries regarding your booking, please contact the Goodwood Ticket Office on 01243 755055.

Following the Government's announcement on 22 February, the roadmap out of lockdown and the return of spectators to sporting events will begin no earlier than 17 May.

We anticipate admitting limited capacities for May Festival, Family Raceday, Three Friday Nights (now June Evening Racing) with Goodwood Racecourse Members taking priority. 

If you purchased a ticket for May Festival or Family Race Day in 2020 which has been automatically rolled over to 2021, your account will be credited and you can book for another fixture. Alternatively, both members and non-members can book hospitality for these fixtures. 

With the planned reopening of large-scale events scheduled for late June, we will only be moving Carl Cox’s music night. The rescheduled Carl Cox night will move from 4 June to 27 August. 

The remaining two dates for Three Friday Nights, 11 & 18 June, will not be rescheduled or run with public admission. All tickets purchased for any of the Three Friday Nights will be automatically rolled over to Carl Cox on August 27 2021.

A refund can be requested by contacting the Ticket Office at ticket.office@goodwood.com or +44 (0)1243 755055.

All tickets purchased for The Kennels After Party in 2020 have been cancelled and refunded.

Member guest badges aren’t currently available for May and June Racing fixtures. However, if limited capacity spaces aren’t filled off the back of the membership sign up process, spaces will become available.

At this point paid U18 admission will be available as part of a wider guest badge offering to all members.

We have U18 discounts available when booking hospitality packages, these are available to members and non-members.

Delivery 

If you have requested for your tickets to be sent in the post, please note that tickets can arrive up to five days before the event with our post and signed for courier services. If your tickets do not arrive five days 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.

Collection 

You may also collect your tickets on the day of the event, from the gates located at the entry points on the site. Please bring your payment reference number, which can be found on your ticket confirmation email. Please contact the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 if you have any questions about this option.

We are looking forward to welcoming spectators back to Goodwood in 2021 and want you to be able to book with confidence. Whilst we have been away, the team at Goodwood have been working hard to ensure our events remain safe and enjoyable for all of our visitors.

We continue to work closely with the Public Health England and UK Government advisory groups. The pandemic is an ever-changing situation and if it is deemed that Goodwood events cannot take place on advice from the UK Government, our ‘Ticket Guarantee’ means you can transfer your ticket to the following year or receive a full refund.

Our members are a priority for the return of spectators to Goodwood Racecourse. You will be contacted directly regarding booking your place for admittance to fixtures between 17 May and 21 June.

Hospitality is currently on sale for the May Festival, Family Raceday and June Evening Racing, this is available to Goodwood Racecourse members and non-members.

Regarding the Qatar Goodwood Festival (27 - 31 July) and fixtures that remain for the season, the normal procedures and experience will apply as per your membership, providing Government guidelines are met to move into Phase 4 of easing lockdown restrictions.

We offer a range of facilities to assist racegoers in maintaining high hygiene levels and social distancing, including hand sanitation stations, regular sanitation of touch points, suitably spaced furniture, one-way systems and signage to support you keeping a safe distance from other racegoers. Social distancing will be supported by Racecourse stewards on the day.

We will continue to uphold these measures until advised otherwise by Public Health England, and under the current plans, we ask you to read our Code of Conduct, which all patrons must agree to.

Currently, face masks or face coverings must be worn at all times when at the racecourse, other than when eating or drinking.

If you are exempt from wearing a mask please print off and carry the government exemption card or badge with you.

Normally our tickets are non-refundable, however due the current circumstances if you are unable to attend because of the Government restrictions or Covid-19 related symptoms we will offer you a refund. Alternatively, you can transfer your ticket to a future meeting.

Tickets cannot be transferred to another person. All attendees will be asked for their contact information ahead of the raceday and may be asked to show photo ID to gain entry to the racecourse.

For everyone’s safety we must know exactly who is attending our raceday and if we believe a ticket has been sold or passed on that ticket holder will not be allowed to enter.

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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To get inspiration on what you should be wearing at the races, as well as particular dress codes for each enclosure, please visit our Style Guide page.

STYLE GUIDE

Should you be searching for what you should wear at the Qatar Goodwood Festival - 'Glorious Goodwood' - see the Qatar Goodwood Festival Style Guide.

You may like to picnic in the car parks, or in the Lennox Enclosure, or explore the country park adjacent to the racecourse. Many of the race days are themed and all the entertainment is free of charge and included in the ticket price unless otherwise stated.

Yes, food and drink is allowed in all of the stands but please make sure all waste is disposed of in the bins provided.

Food and soft drinks only may be brought into the Lennox Enclosure, but not the Richmond or Gordon Enclosures. Cans and plastic bottles are allowed but no glass is permitted. Alcohol is not allowed to be brought into any enclosure.

Richmond Enclosure:

Guests in the Richmond Enclosure are entitled to purchase food and drink in the Gordon Enclosure and return with it to the Richmond Enclosure. Food may be consumed anywhere except the Champagne Lawn in the Richmond Enclosure or any restaurants in either enclosure. 

Yes, but only within the limits of your car parking space. There is a Three Furlong Picnic Car Park where you can reserve a berth on the rails at the three-furlong point; admission for four adults to the Lennox Enclosure is also included in the price.  The picnic car park is closed when the Lennox Enclosure is closed. Please note parasols, sunshades and umbrellas are not permitted to hang over the running rails, nor are gazebos and/or BBQ's allowed in any of the car parks. For picnics the country park, close to the coach park, is ideal.

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Please wear your badge prominently on your lapel and not on your belt or binoculars. Staff at the entrances are trying to help you, so please help them identify your badge easily.

Bar facilities close just after the last race at all meeting, except during the Qatar Goodwood Festival when they close at 7.30pm, and at Three Friday Nights, when they close at 11.00pm.

Bookmakers are located in front of the stands in all enclosures. There are also TOTE betting facilities in all enclosures. The minimum bet is usually between £2 and £10. All enclosures have a Betfred betting shop. If you are new to racing and betting, make sure you take a look at our 'Plan Your Day' pages.

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The forecast is published in the national newspapers, on our website and on racecourse information boards. You can find the latest going report by clicking the link below.

GOING REPORT

Yes, except at the Qatar Goodwood Festival when the Richmond Enclosure is only available to members and their guests. There are transfer points at the west end of the Lennox Enclosure and at the rear of the March Stand in the Gordon Enclosure. Transfers are made by paying the difference between the two enclosures’ daily admission prices. If the Gordon Enclosure sells out transfers may not be available.

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The Old Tote Bar in the Lennox Enclosure; The March Stand Bar in the Gordon Enclosure; and the horse statue at the west end of the March Stand in the Richmond Enclosure are all good meeting points on race day.

There is signage around the course and maps in the racecard.  All enclosures have information points and any staff member can give directions to the nearest point.

These are situated in the Sussex Stand. Reception is staffed from 8.30am – 5.30pm on non-race days. On race days, reception operates from 8am, until one hour after the last race. For any enquires call 01243 755055.

There is a free reserved car parking area at the front of Number 8 car park opposite the East Entrance. Booking is recommended.  Number 5 car park also has reserved spaces, on a first come, first-served basis.  The Richmond and Lennox enclosures have wheelchair viewing stands on the rails. Other facilities include ramped access to the front of the Parade Ring; covered viewing on the balcony of the Sussex Stand; and in the Richmond Enclosure covered viewing from the March Grandstand’s Richmond Level.  The Lennox Enclosure also has natural high-level viewing and a wheelchair stand.  Lifts operate in the March and Sussex Grandstands and a ramp leads to the Charlton Stand first floor.  Toilet facilities for the disabled are available in all stands and access is by Radar Keys.  Two wheelchairs (non-electric) are available in the Sussex Stand offices – these can either be borrowed on the day or reserved in advance (Tel. 01243 755022). These are subject to availability and are used at the individual’s own risk.

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There are four ATM machines located on the ground floor of the Sussex Stand, which can be used on all racedays. During the Qatar Goodwood Festival ATM machines are available in all enclosures, located on the ground floor of the Sussex and March Stands, as well as on the concourse in the Lennox Enclosure.

A cashback facility can be obtained from a number of TOTE betting windows in the Richmond and Gordon enclosures on the ground floor of the March Stand (subject to a minimum spend).

To avoid queues it is advisable to bring cash with you on racedays.

Dogs are not admitted. Guide dogs for the Blind and Assistance dogs for people with disabilities will be allowed, by advance request.

Yes, race-goers may bring chairs in to both the Gordon and Lennox Enclosures. We ask that chairs do not block paths or viewing for other spectators. 

Please note that chairs can only be used course side in the Gordon Enclosure.

A racecard is an essential investment. It includes all the runners, their form and vital information on how to bet, plus a daily competition. Racecard vouchers can be purchased in advance.

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In the cloakrooms at either end of the March Grandstand and at the Manager’s office at the Lennox Enclosure’s main entrance. After racing, any lost property is taken to the main office in the Sussex Grandstand.

Doctors are available in all enclosures. The first-aid points are well signposted and South East Coast Ambulance staff attend all meetings.

There is half-price admission to the Gordon and Lennox Enclosure on the day (except during the Qatar Goodwood Festival and Three Friday Nights). A valid NUS card must be produced to gain entrance. On the day tickets can be purchased from the East Entrance ticket office only.

Reduced admission is only available on the day  at all meetings except the Qatar Goodwood Festival. 50% discount for Gordon and Lennox enclosures admission only.

Yes, coach drivers are granted free entry to all of our fixtures when they show their PSV/PCV license and relevant work docket at the East Entrance. The free ticket gains the driver entry into the Lennox Enclosure, unless this is closed, in which case it will be the Gordon Enclosure.

Yes. Accompanied youngsters under 18 years of age are admitted free to all enclosures, except for the following exceptions. There will be a charge for juniors aged 13 - 17 years at Three Friday Nights. Richmond Enclosure £33.75. Gordon Enclosure £26.25.

Telephone 01243 216610 for more information.

Yes, we have a play area, presented by Butlins, that is located at the east end of the Lennox Enclosure. Adults are not permitted to enter. 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. Please be aware that the playground is not supervised so we recommend adult supervision at all times.

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Yes, during the Qatar Goodwood Festival there is a crèche available, free of charge, for all racegoers. It is situated within the Butlin's Adventure Playground, which is in the far end of the Lennox Enclosure. It will be staffed by uniformed nannies who are CRB/DBS checked, with at least one member of staff having an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid Certificate. The facility is suitable for 0 - 3 year olds. During busy periods time in the crèche may be limited to a two hour slot.

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Goodwood Racecourse is committed to safeguarding the well-being of all visitors and ensuring that the best possible day out is had by all. As part of this, we are committed to reducing any social harm caused by the excessive consumption of alcohol. Anyone deemed to be under the influence of drink or drugs may be refused admittance to Goodwood Racecourse. Anyone lucky enough to appear to be under the age of 25 may be asked for photo ID when purchasing alcohol. Anyone who appears to have consumed too much alcohol may be asked to leave Goodwood Racecourse, but will be cared for responsibly by the Goodwood Raceday Team. Anyone with concerns over the safety or well-being of themselves or anyone else at the Racecourse should voice their concerns to the Racecourse reception or find a member of the Raceday team. Drink responsibly and have a great day out.

There are two bicycle storage units available for racegoers to securely store bicycles whilst enjoying the day. For Gordon Enclosure guests, there is a storage unit next to the Racecourse Reception. For Richmond Enclosure guests this is located on the outside of the West Entrance. Please ask a member of staff for further details. 

The following items are prohibited from Goodwood Racecourse: knives, fireworks, smoke canisters, air-horns, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, bottles, glass vessels, cans, poles and any article that might be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety.