Glorious GoodwoodWhere to stay for Glorious Goodwood 2027, the Qatar Goodwood Festival

What it is and when

Glorious Goodwood is five days of flat racing on the racecourse on the Downs above Chichester, Tuesday to Saturday. Its official name is the Qatar Goodwood Festival. In 2027 it runs from 27 to 31 July, with racing every afternoon.

The dates come from the British Horseracing Authority’s 2027 fixture list, published in September 2026. Goodwood had not put out its own 2027 racing announcement when we wrote this, though hospitality is on sale for the same dates on the Goodwood racing site. In 2026 the festival ran from 28 July to 1 August.

Getting there from the farm and back

West Marden is about 20 minutes’ drive from Goodwood on a normal day. Festival days are slower, most of all in the last two miles up to the racecourse. Leave in good time and follow Goodwood’s signed routes.

Racing is in the afternoon, so the morning is your own. Have breakfast in the garden, swim, and set off before lunch. There is free parking at the houses when you get back.

Why a house for race week

Race week is smart and sociable, and it helps to have somewhere quiet at the end of it. Each house has its own front door, kitchen and garden. The heated outdoor pool is open, and there is room to get ready without queueing for one bathroom mirror in a hotel room.

A party going racing together can take two or all three houses, up to 12 people. Keepers, The Old Stables and Barley Cottage each sleep 4 in two bedrooms. See whole-farm hire. The Victoria Inn is a very short walk away for the evening.

Keepers has two super-king bedrooms, both en-suite, which suits two couples. The Old Stables is on one storey, also with two en-suite bedrooms. Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am, so Monday to Friday or Thursday to Sunday both fit the three-night minimum.

What else is on that week

Late July is the busiest fortnight of the year around here. The Festival of Speed finishes nine days before the racing starts. Wickham Festival, about 30 minutes away, runs from 29 July to 1 August. See summer festivals. School summer holidays in West Sussex and Hampshire begin after Wednesday 21 July.

If you are not racing every day, the beaches and harbour are a short drive south and Kingley Vale is close by for an early walk before the heat. Our Goodwood guide covers the rest of the estate.

When to book

The dates are fixed and the week comes round at the same time every year, so regulars book early. If Glorious Goodwood is full, there are 14 other race days at Goodwood in 2027, listed on our Goodwood racing page. There is a three-night minimum stay during Goodwood events. Book direct with no booking fees, or message us on WhatsApp.