Getting Here
Plan your route to Festival of Speed. Many of our attendees arrive via car, train, bus, air or taxi.
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Arriving by train
Sit back, relax and enjoy! Travelling by train is one of the easiest ways to get to the Festival of Speed.
Book your ticket on one of the regular services to the well connected Chichester Railway Station, with trains available from major cities, including Brighton and Portsmouth, and easy routes from London. Once arrived, simply hop-on the shuttle bus service running reguarly between the station and the event gate. It's the best way to skip the morning rush hour traffic and catch a ride straight to the event.
When travelling from London, the quickest way to get to Goodwood is from London Waterloo, changing at Havant. The nearest train station to Goodwood is Chichester, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from London. Regular services are also available direct from London Victoria.
The shuttle bus service will run between the event and Chichester Train Station between 0700 - 2000.
Rail engineering works
Please note that those travelling to the event on Sunday 13 July will experience delays to their journey due to engineering works taking place between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport. The closure will mean no trains will be running between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport all day. Rail passengers in that area will need to use trains via East Grinstead and replacement buses across to connect to trains to/from Three Bridges. Trains are running between Three Bridges and Brighton, along the Sussex Coast towards and from Chichester. More details can be found on the Southern website here.
Those travelling from London by train on Sunday 13 July are encouraged to consider travelling by South Western Railway services from London Waterloo, changing at Havant on to Southern services to get to Chichester. Southern tickets will be valid on that alternative route.
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.
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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 visitor guide map. Should you require additional assistance, please contact a member of staff.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available and will be highlighted on the visitor guide map.
A RevoLOOtion unit 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 unit is located at the toilet block near Gate 1. More information can be found at www.revolootion.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 Accessible 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 https://www.cfirst.org.uk/events-mobility/
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.
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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.
When driving to Goodwood, please respect local neighbourhoods and keep to the speed limits.
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
Motorcycle parking and helmet storage is available inside Car Park A and will be 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.
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0630hrs: car parks open (free of charge)
0700hrs: gates open, providing a great opportunity to look around the paddocks before the action begins
0830hrs: the action on the hillclimb commences (each day of the event)
1830hrs: bars close
1900hrs: event ends
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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.
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Location
- 01243 755055
- ticket.office@goodwood.com
- Goodwood House, Kennel Hill, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX, United Kingdom