Spring into the start of the horseracing season with Opening Saturday: Explore. Experience. Discover. Celebrate the opening day of the ‘sport of kings’ with an intoxicating mix of high quality racing at the most beautiful racecourse in the country and the chance to experience some of the world-renowned sporting pursuits available across the entire Goodwood Estate including motor racing, flying and golf.
Soak up all the racing action with a thrilling seven-race card at Opening Saturday. Gates open at 11.30am with the first race starting at 1.35pm and concluding at 5.30pm (race times subject to change). Gates will close an hour after the final race.
The Golf At Goodwood team will be on site to provide an insight into golf on the estate. Young and old alike will also have the chance to practice their swing, and in doing so, why not pit your skills against your family and friends by entering the longest drive competition.
If a driving experience at the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit sounds like your thing then our friendly Ultimate Driving team will be on site at Opening Saturday.
Young drivers (under 17) can also get behind the wheel for a complimentary 20-minute session, including hill starts and various other manoeuvrers. See the Young Drivers section below for more information.
Aviation is one of the most historically important sports the Goodwood Estate has to offer. Our Aviation team will be on site during Opening Saturday to explain all about the Goodwood Aerodrome; in addition, a state-of-the-art helicopter will be on site allowing you to explore all of the gadgets that keep this incredible machine in the air.
Join us at Opening Saturday for a little ‘me-time’ where our team from The Waterbeach will be on hand to help you unwind. Sip on a glass of champagne and give your feet a little break with a complimentary foot massage, water massage, or treat your nails to a little sparkle. Advance booking is required, please call The Waterbeach team on 01243 520156.
If you would like to find out more about treatments that are available at The Waterbeach, click the button below.
Purchase tickets in advance to save up to 10% on our on-the-day prices. Advance tickets are available for all three enclosures and are priced as follows: £36 Richmond Enclosure, £26 Gordon Enclosure and £10 Lennox Enclosure. Accompanied under 18s go free.
Groups of 10 or more can enjoy 20% off tickets for both the Gordon and Lennox Enclosures. This discount is applied automatically at the checkout when 10+ tickets are ordered for the same day, in a single transaction. For more information view the Group Tickets page.
Our money-saving packages include all you need for great day out at the races. Choose from the Richmond Champagne Package for four people, the Gordon Enclosure Raceday Package or the Lennox Enclosure Family Package.
For £45 you can reserve a Park & Picnic berth by the rails and watch the horses storm past the three-furlong point. The price also includes four Lennox Enclosure tickets. Reserving your berth ahead of race day is highly recommended.
Public parking is available for all enclosures in Car Park 8 (£5) and Car Park 9 (free). Richmond Enclosure ticket holders can also use Car Park 5 (£5), subject to availability. Coach parking is available free of charge in Car Park 7.
Racecards are the official programmes for your race day at Goodwood. They give you the form of the day's runners and riders, as well as information on how you can make the most of your day, including eating and drinking, entertainment and live music.
In conjunction with Stagecoach buses we provide a complimentary return bus service that runs from Chichester Railway Station to the Racecourse throughout the day. Services start from 11.15am.
Goodwood Racecourse is committed to providing excellent facilities so that all our guests can enjoy their day at the races to the full, whatever their requirements. For all of our accessibility information take a look at our accessibility page.
Concessions are available for both over 65s and students at all fixtures (excluding Qatar Goodwood Festival and Three Friday Nights). Students are required to show a valid NUS card upon arrival. Concessionary discount is 50% off the on-the-day price for both the Gordon Enclosure and Lennox Enclosure.
Those aged under 17* can get behind the wheel for the first time in an impressive MINI 3-Door Hatch at Opening Saturday. With one-to-one tuition, Young Drivers will take part in a complimentary 20-minute taster experience trying their hand at a slalom challenge, parallel parking, reverse around a corner and a hill start. Booking required in advance.
*must be a minimum height of 1.5m.
This experience is now fully booked.
01243 755055
Lines are open from 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday
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