| The Festival of Speed celebrates the culture and | | | | from one of the many caterers at the Festival. |
| history of motor sport and cars. There are many | | | | The first Festival of Speed was held in 1993 |
| events throughout the weekend including | | | | where 25,000 people attended the event. It is |
| motorbike racing, off-road driving and the chance | | | | now held every year at Goodwood and has |
| to see Formula 1 cars, Rally cars and many other | | | | become the biggest motoring event of its type in |
| racing cars. | | | | the whole world. There is also a Junior Festival of |
| It is also the only festival in the world where you | | | | Speed held at the same time as the main event. |
| can see a range of racing cars from Steam cars | | | | This festival for children includes Wacky Races, a |
| to Formula 1 all in one place. | | | | Junior Off-Road Challenge, Graffiti Art and Display |
| The festival is held over three days, the 11th, | | | | Teams. |
| 12th and 13th of July and it runs from 9am to | | | | Other events at Goodwood include the |
| 6pm each day. Many people attend the Festival of | | | | Goodwood Revival which takes place over a |
| Speed, so it is best to arrive at 7am when the | | | | weekend in September. |
| gates open. Friday is the first chance to see the | | | | If you are planning to attend the Festival of |
| racing cars and to explore the many exhibitions | | | | Speed, it is best to book your weekend well in |
| around the festival. Most people will return to a | | | | advance to avoid disappointment. You cannot |
| hotel in Chichester, because it is so near to | | | | purchase tickets on the day as they are only sold |
| Goodwood, but there are many other friendly | | | | before the festival begins. You must keep your |
| hotels in West Sussex for you to stay in | | | | ticket with you at all time throughout the festival. |
| throughout the weekend. Saturday is the official | | | | Under twelve's will not need a ticket to the |
| practice day where two hundred racing cars and | | | | festival but will need a ticket to the Grandstand. |
| motorbikes have two practice runs up the hill. | | | | Accommodation in West Sussex is normally |
| Sunday is when the action begins as the cars | | | | reserved long in advance so it is best to book |
| race against the clock for awards. There is also a | | | | your hotel as early as possible. It is easier to stay |
| breathtaking display from the Red Arrows. | | | | in B&Bs or hotels close to Goodwood, such |
| You can take food with you for a picnic during | | | | as accommodation in Chichester. |
| the day, alternatively you can purchase your food | | | | |