Goodwood visitor guide | Betfair Cup, Betfair Molecomb Stakes guide
Goodwood racecourse is a horse racing track situated about 5 miles north of Chichester, West Sussex. The course is unique in that it is controlled by the family of the Duke of Richmond, whose nearby Goodwood House is the seat of the family. The 3rd Duke of Richmond first brought racing to the area of the course in 1802, and it has gone on for over 200 years since.
The course is home to the famous Glorious Goodwood meeting, one of the highlights of the British flat racing calendar, and stages two Group 1 flat races, the Nassau Stakes and the Sussex Stakes.
Overall, Goodwood has a reputation for elegance and sophistication that most other courses just can't reach, and its setting also makes for a dramatic backdrop to the action on the track. Goodwood prides itself on being quite possibly the chicest racecourse in Britain, if not the world, and you know a trip to Goodwood will be a day of excitement in the most beautiful surroundings possible.
Driving to Goodwood will most likely be the most preferred option for racegoers and those staying at a Goodwood hotel, and there is car parking facilities at the track. The further car parks even have a shuttle minibus service to ensure you need not trek to the course, possibly ruining your smart clothes! As always, the most reliable way to locate Goodwood is to use a sat-nav or a route planner, and Goodwood's postcode is PO18 0PX.
There are also good public transport options available, meaning you can leave the car at home and enjoy a drink or two over the course of the day. There is a regular service from London Victoria to Goodwood and the course is also served on the coastal service from Brighton and Portsmouth. Shuttle buses and taxis are available at the station to move on to Goodwood.
The Goodwood website also recommends, if you are in a sufficiently sized group, hiring a minibus or coach, as it brings the price down and increases the ease of transportation. There are special parking zones for coaches and minibuses at Goodwood, and this is a fine option for travelling to the course.
