Horseracing has been part of Goodwood since 1802 when the 3rd Duke of Richmond introduced the sport. Fast-forward two hundred years, there are 19 unique racedays including the Qatar Goodwood Festival. To a backdrop of fabulous racing, Goodwood Racecourse offers a stunning choice of bars, dining and private hospitality.

Goodwood Racecourse is a horse-racing track five miles north of Chichester, West Sussex, in England. It hosts the annual Glorious Goodwood meeting in late July and early August, which is one of the highlights of the British flat racing calendar, and is home to three of the UK’s 36 annual Group 1 flat races, the Sussex Stakes, the Goodwood Cup and the Nassau Stakes. Although the race meeting has become known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, it is sponsored by Qatar and officially called the ‘Qatar Goodwood Festival’.

The Qatar Goodwood Festival is one of the undisputed highlights of the British Flat racing season. The world-famous five-day festival presents spellbinding sport and a social occasion like no other, unrivalled style, scintillating racing and hospitality to savour make for an exquisite week when some of the greatest stars in horse racing are crowned.

Another major event taking place at Goodwood Racecourse is British Flat Racing, with two days packed with behind-the-scenes experiences featuring a comprehensive introduction to racing. The high-quality action on the track features two worthwhile contests listed; Daisy Warwick Stakes and The Conqueror Stakes, attracting exciting fillies and mares.

The whole family will appreciate a day on the South Downs; whilst adults indulge in their adrenaline charged, on-track action, and the little ones will love exploring their children’s play area and dancing to their Jazz Band and Sax Quartet on the grass.

Aside from the fantastic horse racing, Saturday showcases a complete introduction to horse-racing. Meet The Racehorse on the East Parade Lawn, or revel in the equine excellence, as a parade of retired champions takes place before racing.

Finally, Racing To School will be on hand with complimentary and engaging activities to entertain the whole family. They include a chance to test those race riding skills on a mechanical horse alongside an array of inspiring ‘have-a-go’ elements to learn more about horse racing.