Experience the thrill of Goodwood without breaking the bank
You most likely know Goodwood for iconic motor sport events like Festival of Speed and The Revival or for summer horse racing festival known locally as ‘Glorious Goodwood’ but did you know this inimitable country estate offers fun family entertainment and days out which don’t break the bank?
Kids eat free at Goodwood Bar & Grill
At the Goodwood Bar & Grill, kids eat free from Friday 25 October to Friday 1 November. Adults can choose from a variety of mouth-watering main courses on The Goodwood Bar & Grill la carte menu, allowing up to two children aged 12 and under to dine free of charge. The offer is available daily from 12pm – 6pm. Follow your meal with a stroll around the picturesque Goodwood grounds. Booking a table is recommended.
Track cycling sessions
Loop the iconic Goodwood motor circuit on your bike at specially allocated cycling sessions on selected Sundays during the year. The flat, traffic free track makes it perfect for all abilities and children aged 13-17 and over can be supervised from the trackside. Adult tickets are £10, 13-17yrs £5 and under 12s are free of charge. Pack a picnic and make a day of it, watching the planes take off as an added treat.
Aerodrome café
As you sip a hot drink or enjoy breakfast or lunch at the Aerodrome Café, there’s a whole host of activity to witness. Will you see Spitfire take off? Which cars will be whizzing around the track? You don't need to be a member to visit here - a true hidden gem!
Summer fun
August Bank Holiday racing
Under 18s go free for this fun summertime weekend of racing and all-round family fun. Tickets for the family-friendly Lennox Enclosure are from £18 each (including free parking) and offer fabulous views of the racecourse (picnics are welcomed), so you can witness the thrill of the race – whether you choose to have a flutter or not. On the Friday night an awe-inspiring fireworks display with musical accompaniment will light up the sky over West Sussex. Coupled with a traditional fairground offering free rides, this promises to be a wonderfully magical, memorable evening. Find out more here.
Breakfast Clubs
Running on the first Sunday of May, June and August, these free to enter Sunday morning events are a petrol-head’s dream. August’s event is a celebration of classic pre-1984 cars and bikes and will showcase all kinds of vehicles from the Jaguar E-type to the Renault 5 Turbo. There’s also the chance to experience tasters of some of Goodwood’s adrenaline-pumping experiences like Spin and Slide or Off-Roading in classic Land Rovers.
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