Goodwood Racecourse
A racecourse on the South Downs ridge, hailed as the most beautiful in Britain, where the late-summer Glorious Goodwood meeting is the season's social highlight.
The racecourse sits on the Downs north of The Trundle, and its grandstands look out toward the English Channel, earning it the nickname ‘the most beautiful racecourse in the world.’ The highlight is Glorious Goodwood, a five-day meeting held from late July to early August, when smart dress and champagne picnics are the norm. From May to October there are also Friday evening race meetings and concerts. Ticket prices vary by grandstand area, and booking early is cheaper. On race days, shuttle buses run from Chichester railway station.
Opening hours
Race days, May–October
Nearby sights
- The Trundle (St Roche's Hill)
- Weald and Downland Living Museum
- Goodwood House
- West Dean Gardens
- Goodwood Motor Circuit
- Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
- Chichester Festival Theatre
- Chichester City Walls Walk