Five days on the Downs
Tuesday 27 July
Opening day
The Goodwood Cup
Wednesday 28 July
Sussex Stakes day
The Sussex Stakes
Thursday 29 July
Ladies Day
Goodwood’s fashion day
Friday 30 July
Day four
Top-class sprinting and more
Saturday 31 July
Stewards’ Cup day
The Stewards’ Cup, a big-field sprint handicap
Ticket prices and when to buy
| Enclosure | From |
|---|---|
| Lennox EnclosureRelaxed, picnics, family-friendly | £21 |
| Gordon EnclosureParade Ring, lively | £47 |
| Richmond EnclosureMembers and their guests only | Members |
2026 early-bird prices, the latest published when we checked. Richmond membership covers the whole season.
- When to buy. Early-bird tickets go on sale in the winter before the festival; buy early for the best price.
- No half-price on the day. The on-the-day discount doesn’t apply during the festival.
- Richmond Enclosure. Members and their guests only during the festival.
- Shuttle bus. A small charge applies during the festival, and extra buses run.
Not sure which enclosure? Compare the enclosures, or estimate the cost of your trip.
Hospitality
Hospitality ranges from private boxes with balconies to restaurants overlooking the horse walk.
| Package | From | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Private boxes | On request | Course-facing boxes with balconies over the Downs |
| Double Trigger restaurant | On request | Overlooking the horse walk |
| Sussex Lounge Club | On request | Gordon admission with grandstand seating |
Travel and parking
Train and shuttle
Train to Chichester, then the 900 shuttle bus from the station’s North Car Park.
By car
Follow the colour-coded event signs from the A27; expect heavy traffic.
Accessible parking
Pre-book the dedicated field near the Goodwood Hotel on 01243 755055.
More on trains, walking routes and coming from Ireland: getting to Goodwood.
Hotels and nights out
Rooms near Goodwood go quickly for Glorious Goodwood, which falls in the summer holidays. Book as soon as you have your tickets.
After racing, head down to Chichester. See evenings. For hotels by area, see where to stay or read our Glorious Goodwood hotels guide.
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