Qatar Goodwood Festival
Experience the charm, tradition, and world-class racing of the Qatar Goodwood Festival – a highlight of the British summer season and one of the most beautiful race meetings in the world. Affectionately known as Glorious Goodwood, this five-day festival blends top-tier flat racing with effortless style and a quintessentially English atmosphere on the rolling Sussex Downs.
Book with RacingBreaks for a seamless and luxurious racing escape. Enjoy hand-picked hotels, official tickets, and exclusive access to premium hospitality options, all curated by our expert team. Whether you’re attending for a day or staying for the full festival, we’ll create a bespoke experience tailored to you.
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Unwind after a raceday
Make your Qatar Goodwood Festival experience even more memorable with one of our carefully curated hotel packages.
We offer a wide range of accommodation options to suit every style and budget – all paired with official tickets, race day transfers, and optional hospitality to ensure a seamless and stress-free trip.
Hotel experiences
All experiences include accommodation, transfers, your choice of tickets/hospitality and more.
Old Thorns Hotel & Resort
from £149 per person
- One (or more) nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Return racecourse transfers
- Ticket to day(s) of your choice
- Celebrity online preview!
- Great Access to Goodwood Racecourse
- On-Site Dining & Social Spaces
- Championship Golf & Leisure
- Free car parking
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Qatar Goodwood Festival Ticket Options
Each enclosure at the Qatar Goodwood Festival delivers something distinctive — from the relaxed, family-friendly Lennox Enclosure with its picnic-friendly spaces and close-up trackside views of the horses in action, to the vibrant Gordon Enclosure offering amazing course views, Parade Ring access, multiple grandstands, abundant food and drink options, and a lively social hub, right up to the premier Richmond Enclosure (members) featuring the best vantage points from the March Grandstand opposite the winning post and Parade Ring, fabulous bars, fine dining including Veuve Clicquot Champagne & Seafood, and a sophisticated, exclusive atmosphere.
Where possible, we recommend guests upgrade to the Gordon Enclosure to ensure the best possible experience.
Lennox Enclosure
from £16.80 per person
The Lennox Enclosure offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with casual viewing of the racing action. It’s the perfect spot for a laid-back day at the races, with access to the lively post-race singalong at the Bandstand.
- Most relaxed enclosure
- Covered seating with great views
- Great for families, picnic’s allowed
- Range of food options & live music
Gordon Enclosure
from £37.60 per person
The Gordon Enclosure offers excellent views of the Parade Ring and the track, with a vibrant, social atmosphere. Guests can also join in the popular post-race singalong at the Bandstand, adding to the unforgettable race day experience.
- Enjoy views of the Parade Ring
- Covered seating with great views
- Access to March Grandstand & Sussex Stand
- Goodwood’s premier non-members enclosure
Richmond Enclosure
Only available for members
Enjoy exclusive access to the Parade Ring, Bandstand, and prime viewing from the Richmond Enclosure at the Qatar Goodwood Festival, where top-class racing meets cherished traditions like the lively post-race singalong around the Bandstand.
- Goodwood’s premier enclosure
- Offering best views of the racecourse
- Finest food & drink options
- Covered seating opposite Winning Post
Qatar Goodwood Festival Hospitality
From exceptional formal dining in exclusive restaurants to relaxed all‑inclusive packages with superb views of the racing, hospitality at the Qatar Goodwood Festival offers something for a wide range of tastes and budgets. Whether you’re enjoying gourmet cuisine at one of the trackside venues or sharing food and drinks with friends in a private box or garden setting, you can build your day at Goodwood around memorable hospitality and exhilarating racing experiences.
Find our recommended options below or follow the link to view the full range of options.
The Final Furlong
from £447
- Gordon Enclosure admission
- Prime views of the course with a private balcony
- English Sparkling Wine reception
- Three-course plated lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Inclusive bar
- Resident tipster
- Car Parking
- Racecard
- Betting facilities
The Secret Garden
from £591
- Richmond Enclosure admission
- Sparkling Wine reception
- Chef’s table buffet-style lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Inclusive bar
- Tea & coffee
- Resident tipster
- Car Parking
- Racecard
- Betting facilities
The Charlton Hunt
from £837
- Richmond Enclosure admission
- Private balcony with exceptional views
- Champagne reception
- Five course à la carte menu
- Afternoon tea
- Inclusive bar
- Resident tipster
- Car Parking
- Racecard
- Betting facilities
Goodwood Cup Day
The undoubted sporting and social highlight of the flat-racing season kicks off in style. Enjoy a feast of top-quality racing including the historic Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup. Fashion fans can show delight in the Goodwood Talent in Fashion Award, and after a full day of racing, head to the popular annual cricket match between Lord March Racing XI and the Lord’s Taverners, set in front of Goodwood House.
Sussex Stakes Day
The Qatar Sussex Stakes is one of the key highlights of the flat racing season, becoming Goodwood’s race of champions. With a reputation for bringing together some of the most outstanding horses in training year-on-year, it has carved its own term the ‘Duel On The Downs’. Previous winners include the peerless Frankel, the French sensation Solow and the mighty Mohaather in 2020.
Ladies’ Day
Ladies’ Day is the place to be and be seen, the perfect opportunity to show off your finest outfits and enjoy a beautiful day out with your gals. The prestigious Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes is the highlight of the eight-race card for day three of Qatar Goodwood Festival.
King George Day
The Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes sees the world’s top sprinters do battle in a race made famous by superstar Battaash. The Markel Magnolia Cup, The Coral Golden Mile and the Group 3 Bonhams. Thoroughbred Stakes make it a memorable way to start a long weekend.
Stewards’ Cup Day
A fitting finale to a fantastic week where the emphasis is on socialising, so Qatar Goodwood Festival is the place to be with your friends and family. The Coral Stewards’ Cup takes centre stage for the final day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Previous winners of this iconic cavalry charge down Goodwood’s home straight include Lochsong, Dancing Star and 2019’s winner Khaadem.
Qatar Goodwood Festival Dress Code
Goodwood embrace quintessentially British style – whether that’s high fashion or something more classic, it’s about a relaxed yet chic look. It’s known for a distinctive style – linen suits, Panama hats and chic dresses are de-rigeur.
Gordon & Lennox Enclosures
There is no formal dress code for these enclosures. All guests are encouraged to dress in a smart and elegant way, bringing a sense of style suited to the occasion of racing at Goodwood.
Richmond Enclosure / Hospitality
Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie. Boys aged 7-15 years are asked to wear a long sleeved collared shirt (no polo shirts).
Ladies, it’s all about the garden party look. A floaty or floral dress, an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination that is suitable for England in summer. Its recommended that you leave your stiletto heels at home, as the uneven ground can be tricky to walk on.
