Children go free at Goodwood Racecourse this August Bank Holiday

15th August 2025

August Bank Holiday festival presented by Virgin Bet is the perfect start to the long summer weekend, taking place from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August, as Goodwood Racecourse comes alive with entertainment for all the family with under-18s going free.

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With a relaxed start to the weekend, gates open at 3.30pm on Friday with racing commencing at 5.15pm, ending in a breath-taking firework display. 

The weekend of racing brings with it a host of complimentary family activities, including nostalgic entertainment in the fairground with rides, live music, face painting and performances. Gates open at 11.30am on both days.  

Racing highlights on Sunday include the competitive Virgin Bet Prestige Fillies’ Stakes and the Virgin Bet Celebration Mile Stakes. 

August Bank Holiday festival takes place over National Racehorse Week. Great British Racing’s National Racehorse Week is a nationwide annual celebration of the racehorse and a chance to see first-hand the love, care and attention that goes into looking after them.

Taking place from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 August, racing training yards, studs and aftercare centres up and down the country will open their doors to the public to showcase the fantastic lives that these magnificent animals lead.

Start Sunday morning off by visiting local racing yards including David Menuisier’s Coombelands Racing Stables and Craig Benton’s The Limes, before setting off to watch the thoroughbreds in action at Goodwood Racecourse.

Tickets for the August Bank Holiday Weekend start from just £18 per day, with under-18s going free. All of the additional entertainment and activities are free. For more information and to purchase tickets or hospitality, please visit Goodwood.com.

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