Festival of Speed FAQs
The most frequently asked questions
To help us maintain our safeguarding of children on event, children under the age of 12 are required to wear a wristband at all Goodwood Motorsport events. 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. We recommend ordering these wristbands in advance online. Alternatively, they will be handed out on the gate as you walk in to the event.
To help us maintain our safeguarding of children on event, children under the age of 12 are required to wear a wristband at all Goodwood Motorsport events. 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.
A reduced 'Young Person' price ticket is available for 13-21 year olds.
Please note that official tickets are only available from www.goodwood.com. It is not possible to buy tickets on the day, and there will be no admission without a ticket.
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 +44 (0)1243 755055 or email ticket.office@goodwood.com.
If you are no longer able to attend the event, you may re-sell your ticket at face value through our new official ticket resale partner, Twickets; a fan-to-fan secure trading platform which enables the sale and purchase of tickets at face value. In the event of a ticket resale via an unofficial ticket resale site, we reserve the right to refuse entry to or remove the ticket bearers. Please note that Twickets is only available to those who live in the UK.
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.
If you have selected to collect your tickets, you may 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.
Booking and ticketing
To help us maintain our safeguarding of children on event, children under the age of 12 are required to wear a wristband at all Goodwood Motorsport events. 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.
A reduced 'Young Person' price ticket is available for 13-21 year olds.
Please note that official tickets are only available from www.goodwood.com. It is not possible to buy tickets on the day, and there will be no admission without a ticket.
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.
If you have selected to collect your tickets, you may 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.
If you have selected to collect your tickets, you may 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.
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 +44 (0)1243 755055 or email ticket.office@goodwood.com.
If you are no longer able to attend the event, you may re-sell your ticket at face value through our new official ticket resale partner, Twickets; a fan-to-fan secure trading platform which enables the sale and purchase of tickets at face value. In the event of a ticket resale via an unofficial ticket resale site, we reserve the right to refuse entry to or remove the ticket bearers. Please note that Twickets is only available to those who live in the UK.
You can join the Goodwood Road Racing Club community by becoming part of the GRRC Fellowship. Enjoy year-round benefits, including early access to Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival tickets, exclusive live streams and ability to book for the GRRC-only Members' Meeting.
To join the Goodwood Road Racing Club membership, you now have to sign up to the GRRC Fellowship and join the waiting list. We will then be in touch with you once a space in the Club has become available.
Travel and parking
Car parks
Parking at the Festival is free and car parks open from 06:30hrs each day. All car parking is on grassland and overnight parking/camping is not permitted in any car park.
Performance Car Park
Reserved parking can be booked for the Performance Car Park, which is especially for selected performance cars. Check your car is eligible and reserve a car parking space just above the Formula 1 paddock or by the Startline. Please check this list to see if you qualify for Performance Car Parking, then visit here to book.
Motorcycle parking
Motorcyle parking and helmet storage is provided at Gate 12 and is sign posted. Parking on approach roads is not permitted at any time.
Disabled parking
We have disabled parking at the front of all our public car parks, please display your Blue Badge and you’ll be directed there. If you are worried about accessibility, you can also pre-book our dedicated disabled parking field (Car Park U near the Goodwood Hotel) by contacting the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 who will issue a car label that you will need to gain access.
There are courtesy shuttles in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances; they will drop you at Event Gate 1 or the nearest pedestrian entrance depending on which car park you are in. Shopmobility are located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. Call 0300 500 8085 or visit www.cfirst.org.uk for details.
For more information, please visit our 'Travel & Parking' page.
The AA will be on hand in all of the car parks to assist with any vehicle issues you may have, including flat batteries, flat tyres and locked keys in car. Please speak to a marshall on the day.
For directions to Goodwood, please visit our Getting Here page by clicking here.
We have disabled parking at the front of all our public car parks, please display your Blue Badge and you’ll be directed there. If you are worried about accessibility, you can also pre-book our dedicated disabled parking field (Car Park U near the Goodwood Hotel) by contacting the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 who will issue a car label that you will need to gain access.
There are courtesy shuttles in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances; they will drop you at Event Gate 1 or the nearest pedestrian entrance depending on which car park you are in. Shopmobility are located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. Call 0300 500 8085 or visit www.cfirst.org.uk for details.
For full details, please visit our Accessibility page.
Camping
We offer convenient camping options which are only a stone’s throw away from the Festival of Speed event. Located in the surrounding fields, you can choose a pitch with or without electric hook up and all pitches are 9 x 7 metres. Please note that all camping pitches will sell out in advance of the event, so booking is essential.
Family camping
In 2014 we opened our exclusive ‘family campsite’. Up to 60 families can book a 9m x 7m plot, with electric hook-up, family-friendly toilets, baby change, and shower facilities.
The campsite is located in the Lennox enclosure at Goodwood Racecourse, a stone’s throw from the main event, with beautiful scenic views across the South Downs, a children’s play area and onsite catering. The campsite has 24hour security and a dedicated Goodwood host and manager. Families have access to a walk-in fridge to store chilled items free of charge.
Shuttles are available to take you from the family campsite to the festival arena, just a few minutes’ drive away. To book camping, use the online ticketing system or call the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.
In addition, we offer a travel portal, Goodwood Travel, which gives you direct access to the best hotels and B&Bs, as well as other travel partners and international travel services, in the local area.
The Campsite Office, located near the main entrance to your campsite, is open from Wednesday to Monday (24 hours a day on Thursday and Friday). Check-in is between 0700hrs and 2200hrs (1200hrs and 2200hrs on Wednesday), otherwise we will not be able to put you in a pitch until the next day. Should you have any concerns, please see the Campsite Manager. Alternatively, please call the Ticket Office (open during the event between 0700hrs and 1800hrs) on 01243 755055.
Attending the event
As the Festival is an open air event held primarily in parkland, flat comfortable shoes and casual clothing is best. Always bring some light wet weather clothing as, even in summer, the British weather can be unpredictable! If you will be using our corporate hospitality pavilions, then smart casual dress is required.
The safety and security of everyone at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 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 sometime, 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.
There will be more extensive dog and bag search procedures for everyone at entrances and you will notice a stronger uniformed police presence throughout the site and the vicinity.
With increased security, access may take longer. Please be prepared for this and allow sufficient time and also bear in mind that if you exit at any stage, you will need to pass through security to re-enter.
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, or use our locker facility near Gate 1. We ask for your understanding, patience and cooperation with us and that you also inform your guests and party members of this update.
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 Stewards.
Drones
For everyone's safety, members of public are not allowed to fly drones at or over the Festival of Speed. Goodwood occasionally operates drones for offical use; these will remain clear of the public at all times.
Prohibited items
Prohibited items include sharp objects and knives (other than sensible picnic cutlery), excessive alcohol (alcohol for personal consumption with a picnic is acceptable at stewards' discretion), drugs, legal highs, any animals (except guide/assistance dogs) and drones.
You can bring your own picnic into the Festival of Speed site and a reasonable amount of alcohol for sensible personal consumption only. Stewards reserve the right to refuse entry with what is considered excessive alcohol. Alcohol is not allowed in any of the Enclosures or Paddocks.
Goodwood restaurants - the Bar & Grill and Farmer, Butcher, Chef - are both located at the Goodwood Hotel which is just outside the event and easily accessible. Please note that these are pre-bookable only. We also have restaurants which are located in the main event site - Lamborghini Ristoronte 1963 and Porsche Cafe Le Mans, there is no need to pre-book at these restaurants.
There are catering stands throughout the site, with everything from sandwiches, burgers and pasties, to street food and delicate baked goods.
At all our events we have gluten free and vegetarian offerings - all dietary/allergen information is available at every outlet on request.
All of our caterers selling teas and coffees will offer dairy free milk as an alternative.
EATING & DRINKING
Should you wish to explore entertaining opportunities for friends, family or business associates or you'd like to make your day even more memorable, we have a range of hosptiality packages to choose from.
HOSPITALITY
Motorsport events can be noisy. Ear protection enables all visitors, especially children, to get closer to the action without feeling uncomfortable. Child ear defenders are available to buy at the Goodwood Shops on-site and complimentary foam ear plugs are available at all event entrances, information booths and grandstand marshals.
To help us maintain our safeguarding of children on event, children under the age of 12 are required to wear a wristband at all Goodwood Motorsport events. 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 +44 (0)1243 755055.
There is a dedicated autograph signing area by the Drivers' Club for children to get up close to their favourite drivers. Children also get priority on the front rows of all standing steps for the best views of the Hillclimb action.
Buggies are also available throughout the weekend from the Thakeham Family Area free of charge.
Family camping
We offer family camping, bookable online or via the Ticket Office. Up to 60 families can book a 9m x 7m plot, with or without electric hook-up, with family-friendly toilets, baby change and shower facilities.
The family campsite is located in the Lennox enclosure at Goodwood Racecourse, a stone’s throw from the main event, with beautiful scenic views across the South Downs and a newly renovated children’s play area. The campsite office will be open 24hours a day, manned by a dedicated Goodwood host and manager. Each family will have access to a walk-in fridge to store items free of charge.
The Festival of Speed has treatment centres which are manned by trained NHS doctors and nurses. They are in the following locations:
- Behind Paddock Granstand
- Behind Clark Pavilion (F1 Paddock)
- Cathedral Walk (opposite Cartier Lawn)
- Event Gate 1
- Rally Stage
There is an on-site pharmacy providing medicines, toiletries, suntan lotion, earplugs and sunglasses. This is located behind the Paddock 1 Grandstand.
Accessibility
We do offer a complimentary general admission ticket for the personal assistant of those who have a valid PIP or DLA. To book, we kindly ask you to send a scanned copy of your PIP or DLA to ticket.office@goodwood.com. Once received, our Ticket Office team will be in touch with you about booking your tickets.
We have disabled parking at the front of all our public car parks, please display your Blue Badge and you’ll be directed there. If you are worried about accessibility, you can also pre-book our dedicated disabled parking field (Car Park U near the Goodwood Hotel) by contacting our Ticket Office on 01243 755055 who will issue a car label that you will need to gain access.
There is a courtesy shuttle service in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances; they will drop you at Event Gate 1 or the closest event pedestrian gate, depending on which car park you are in. Please wait by the Disabled Courtesy Shuttle signs (located within each car park) for assistance or flag down a vehicle as they pass. Shopmobility are also located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. Call 0300 500 8085 or visit www.cfirst.org.uk for details.
ACCESSIBILITY
There are raised viewing platforms for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids.
In addition, there are 47 spaces reserved for wheelchairs in the front row of the Pheasantry Grandstand, these tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.
Personal assistant tickets for grandstands are complimentary.
Guests are reminded that the Festival of Speed is on a grassy terrain.
Track Crossing
A track crossing is provided before the Startline, allowing those with accessibility needs to cross the track at almost all times, as opposed to having to wait for track crossings to open between car batches. This will be highlighted on the Goodwood Motorsport App and visitor guide map. Should you require additional assistance, please contact a member of staff.
Toilets
Disabled toilets are available and will be highlighted on the Goodwood Motorsport App and visitor guide map.
A Mobiloo will be on site - a mobile toilet with hoist and changing table. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use the hoist. The Mobiloo unit is located at the toilet block near Gate 1. More information can be found at www.mobiloo.org.uk.
On Site Transport
There is a courtesy shuttle service in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances; they will drop you at Event Gate 1 or the closest event pedestrian gate, depending on which car park you are in. Please wait by the Disabled Courtesy Shuttle signs (located within each car park) for assistance or flag down a vehicle as they pass.
A shuttle service using buggies is available within the main event site to help those with accessibility needs get around the different locations and attractions. Please speak to a member of staff who will be able to arrange a shuttle for you.
Shopmobility
Shopmobility are located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. It is essential to pre-book with Shopmobility on 0300 500 8085 or by visiting www.cfirst.org.uk.
If you require a courtesy shuttle direct to Shopmobility, we suggest you access the site from the A27 direction (into Car Park A), which is where the quickest courtesy shuttle to Shopmobility will operate from. This service operates in the reverse for departure.
If you would like to find information on bringing an assistance dog to our motorsport events, please read our Goodwood Events Dog Policy and fill out our request form.
Family
Please note that all children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
To help us maintain our safeguarding of children on event, children under the age of 12 are required to wear a wristband at all Goodwood Motorsport events. 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.
Reduced price 'Young Person' tickets are available for 13-21 year olds.
Motorsport events can be noisy. Ear protection enables all visitors, especially children, to get closer to the action without feeling uncomfortable. Child ear defenders are available to buy at the Goodwood Shops on-site and complimentary foam ear plugs are available at all event entrances, information booths and grandstand marshals.
If you lose a person from your party, please report to the nearest 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.
Often, people in the heat of the moment, report an incident and then disappear, making it impossible to find them again. Most people do tend to return to the last place you saw them, so try not to stray too far from that point. 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. These are pre-booked online (choose Tickets Only and then select Children 12 & Under) or by calling Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.
On-event facilities
If you have any questions whilst you're at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, please visit our Information Centres, located around the event. Information staff can also be found roaming the site and indeed the car parks.
A full itinerary, timetable and map can be found on the Goodwood Motorsport App, available on the App Store and Google Play Store. We encourage you to download the Goodwood Motorsport App ahead of your visit.
The Festival of Speed has treatment centres which are manned by trained NHS doctors and nurses. They are in the following locations:
- Behind Paddock Granstand
- Behind Clark Pavilion (Main Paddock)
- Cathedral Walk (opposite Cartier Lawn)
- Event Gate 1
- Rally Stage
There is an on-site pharmacy providing medicines, toiletries, suntan lotion, earplugs and sunglasses. This is located behind the Paddock 1 Grandstand.
If you lose something at the Festival of Speed, please check at the nearest Information Centre, and post event email ticket.office@goodwood.com with as much information as possible about the item and where it was lost.
If you find any lost property on event, please take it to your nearest Information Centre.
Sustainability
The Goodwood family has been stewards of the land for centuries, working to preserve the estate and environment beyond. From reducing waste to off-setting carbon emissions, we are continually working to make our events greener. We:
- Encourage our visitors to use public transport or car share to get to our events, to help reduce car emissions and traffic in the local area
- Supply drinking water stations across the events and encourage visitors and staff to bring their own reusable bottles
- Provide recycling bins for plastic bottles and cans around the event, along with further recycling in back of house and kitchen areas
- Plant thousands of trees each year and continue to improve the environment through numerous hedge laying and re-wilding projects
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Festival of Speed
13 - 16 July 2023
Gates open 0700hrs
Goodwood House, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX
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