Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026: Complete Parking Guide
Heading to Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026? Get essential travel tips and simple ways to book stress-free parking near the Goodwood Estate.
Your Guide to Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is the biggest celebration of motorsport on the planet — four days of Formula 1 cars, rally legends, MotoGP icons and the latest road-going hypercars all attacking the famous 1.16-mile hillclimb in the grounds of the Goodwood Estate. So when is the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2026? The festival runs from Thursday 9th July to Sunday 12th July 2026, with around 200,000 visitors expected across the long weekend.
It's also one of the most challenging weekends of the year for travel into West Sussex. The Goodwood Estate sits four miles north of Chichester, deep in country lanes that simply weren't built for hundreds of thousands of motoring fans descending at once. Demand for parking and accommodation in Chichester and the surrounding villages is enormous, and the earlier you book, the better your options — and the lower the price.
What is the Goodwood Festival of Speed?
The Goodwood Festival of Speed (often shortened to Goodwood FoS) is an annual motorsport garden party held on the Duke of Richmond's family estate in West Sussex. First staged in 1993, the festival of speed at Goodwood combines competitive hillclimb runs with paddock access, Formula 1 demonstrations, the Forest Rally Stage, the Off-Road Arena, the Future Lab tech exhibition and the Cartier Style et Luxe concours. For 2026, the Goodwood F1 contingent is set to be one of the biggest the event has ever staged, with Singer headlining the Central Feature in front of Goodwood House.
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 Event Details
Event: Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard
Dates: Thursday 9th July – Sunday 12th July 2026
Venue: Goodwood Estate, near Chichester, West Sussex (postcode PO18 0PH)
Daily timings: Gates open at 07:00, hillclimb action begins at 08:30, event ends at 19:00.
Tickets: Available directly from Goodwood. Admission and packages for all four days are very limited; the Performance Parking allocation has already sold out for 2026.
Getting to Goodwood Festival of Speed
Goodwood sits four miles north of Chichester, around 60 miles from London and 30 miles from Brighton and Southampton. Most visitors arrive by car, but the A27 around Chichester gets very heavily congested in the lead-up to gates opening — and even more so on the way out.
By car
From London and the North: A3 southbound, then A286 or A285 down to Goodwood.
From the East (Brighton, Worthing): A27 westbound to Chichester, then north on the A286 or A285.
From the West (Portsmouth, Southampton): A27 eastbound to Chichester, then north.
From the M25: M25 to the M23 southbound, then A23/A27 west towards Chichester.
The Goodwood team operate a carefully planned colour-coded road network for inbound traffic on event days, with temporary signage that does not match what your sat nav will tell you. Once you get close, ignore the sat nav and follow the on-the-day signage to your designated parking area.
Even with that system, expect journey times of double or triple the norm on Saturday and Sunday in particular. Set off early.
By train
Chichester is the nearest railway station, around four miles from the Goodwood Estate. Direct trains run from London Victoria (around 1h 30m), London Waterloo via Havant, Brighton and Portsmouth. A shuttle bus service runs between Chichester Station and the event between 07:00 and 20:00 each day, with tickets purchasable on the day.
This is one of the easiest ways to attend the festival of speed — book your train ticket, hop on the shuttle, and you'll be inside the gates within minutes of arrival.
By coach
Big Green Coach run direct, carbon-neutral coach services from a number of UK cities to the event gates on each day of the festival. It's a useful option if you're travelling in a group from a regional hub.
Stress-Free Parking Solutions for Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026
Never leave parking to chance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. With JustPark, you can reserve a space in advance near the Goodwood Estate — perfect if you want to skip the worst of the inbound traffic, combine your visit with a Chichester pub lunch, or stay overnight in town.
The most useful angle for many Goodwood visitors is park in Chichester, take the shuttle bus in. Booking a JustPark driveway or off-street space near Chichester Station gives you a guaranteed space close to the train station and shuttle pick-up point, often at a fraction of the price of central car parks, and a much faster exit at the end of the day than trying to leave the estate's onsite fields.
JustPark options for Goodwood Festival of Speed include:
Driveways near Chichester Station — ideal for park-and-shuttle, with the official shuttle bus running every few minutes between 07:00 and 20:00.
Private parking across Chichester city centre — useful if you're combining the festival with a meal, a hotel stay or a wander around the Cathedral and Bishop's Palace Gardens.
Off-street parking in surrounding villages — Lavant, East Lavant, Singleton, Mid Lavant, Boxgrove and Tangmere all sit within easy striking distance of the estate, often with quieter exit roads after the event.
Larger spaces for performance and classic cars — filter for size and CCTV in the JustPark app if you're driving in something you'd rather not leave on a grass field.
Compare prices, read reviews from other Goodwood-goers, and secure your booking in seconds. Add parking insurance for extra peace of mind on a busy event day.
Pre-book your Goodwood parking on JustPark for the best rates and a smooth arrival.
Make the Most of Your Goodwood Trip
Chichester and the surrounding South Downs make a brilliant base for a long weekend, regardless of which day of the festival you're attending. The Cathedral city itself has an excellent independent restaurant and pub scene, the Witterings beach is a 25-minute drive away, and the South Downs National Park starts on your doorstep — perfect for a Sunday morning walk before the final day's hillclimb runs.
Planning to attend on multiple days? JustPark lets you book across several days at once, so you can secure the same space for the full Goodwood weekend and avoid the hassle of rebooking each morning — a popular choice for visiting Goodwood F1 fans and seasoned festival-goers alike.
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 Parking FAQs
When is the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026? Thursday 9th July to Sunday 12th July 2026, across four days at the Goodwood Estate near Chichester, West Sussex.
What's the postcode for Goodwood Festival of Speed? PO18 0PH — but remember, once you get close, follow the colour-coded event signage rather than your sat nav.
Do I need to pre-book parking for the Goodwood Festival of Speed? It's strongly recommended. Demand for parking and accommodation in Chichester and the surrounding villages is enormous during the festival. Pre-booking through JustPark gives you the widest choice, the best prices, and a guaranteed space.
Can I park in Chichester and take a shuttle to the event? Yes. A shuttle bus service runs between Chichester Station and the Goodwood event entrance between 07:00 and 20:00 each day. Booking a JustPark space near Chichester Station is one of the most reliable ways to attend.
What time should I arrive to avoid traffic? Car parks open at 06:30 and gates open at 07:00. Traffic on the approach roads peaks in the lead-up to 08:30 when the hillclimb action begins. The earlier you arrive, the smoother the journey.
Can I camp or stay overnight in a car park? No. Overnight parking and camping are not permitted in any event car park. Goodwood does offer official campsites that can be booked separately through the event.
Is disabled parking available? Yes, with dedicated areas at the front of the public car parks for Blue Badge holders. A pre-bookable accessible parking field is also available — contact the Ticket Office to arrange.
How long does the train take from London? Around 1 hour 30 minutes direct from London Victoria. London Waterloo services typically run via Havant.
Do You Live Near Goodwood or Chichester?
If you live in Chichester, Lavant, East Lavant, Singleton, Boxgrove, Tangmere, Westhampnett or any of the surrounding villages, Goodwood Festival of Speed week is one of the most lucrative weeks of the year to list your driveway or parking space on JustPark. Demand for local parking is enormous, with around 200,000 visitors arriving across the four days, and many homeowners see their spaces booked up weeks in advance.
Listing takes just a few minutes and puts you in full control of your availability and pricing. You can earn extra income, help visitors park with ease, and play a part in making Goodwood week run smoothly for your community.
Arrive at the Hillclimb With Confidence
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is about the noise, the smell of fuel and rubber, and the closest access to F1, MotoGP and the world's greatest cars you'll ever get — not the stress of last-minute parking. Plan ahead, book your JustPark space early, and leave yourself free to enjoy one of the great events of the British summer. Secure your spot today and look forward to a brilliant long weekend in West Sussex.
