# Where to stay for Glorious Goodwood 2027, the Qatar Goodwood Festival > The Qatar Goodwood Festival, known as Glorious Goodwood, runs from Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 July 2027 at Goodwood Racecourse, near Chichester. The Marden is three self-catering houses at West Marden, about 20 minutes’ drive from the racecourse on a normal day and slower on race days. Each sleeps 4, so 12 across all three, and the heated outdoor pool is open in July. - **Dates:** Tue 27 to Sat 31 July 2027 - **From the farm:** About 20 minutes, longer on race days - **Sleeps:** 4 per house, 12 across the farm - **Racing:** Five afternoons of flat racing ## 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](https://media.britishhorseracing.com/bha/Fixture_List/2027_Fixture_List.pdf), 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](https://www.goodwood.com/horseracing/). 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](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/keepers), [The Old Stables](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/the-old-stables) and [Barley Cottage](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/barley-cottage) each sleep 4 in two bedrooms. See [whole-farm hire](https://themarden.co.uk/breaks/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](https://themarden.co.uk/events/goodwood-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](https://themarden.co.uk/events/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](https://themarden.co.uk/local/beaches-and-harbour) are a short drive south and [Kingley Vale](https://themarden.co.uk/local/kingley-vale) is close by for an early walk before the heat. Our [Goodwood guide](https://themarden.co.uk/local/goodwood) 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](https://themarden.co.uk/events/goodwood-racing) page. There is a three-night minimum stay during Goodwood events. Book direct with no booking fees, or message us on WhatsApp. ## Questions ### When is Glorious Goodwood 2027? Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 July 2027, at Goodwood Racecourse. The dates are on the British Horseracing Authority’s 2027 fixture list. ### Is the Qatar Goodwood Festival the same as Glorious Goodwood? Yes. The Qatar Goodwood Festival is the official name of the five-day July meeting that most people still call Glorious Goodwood. ### How far is West Marden from Goodwood Racecourse? About 20 minutes by car on a normal day. On festival days traffic near Goodwood is slower, so allow longer. ### How many people go to Glorious Goodwood? We have not found a sourced attendance figure, so we do not quote one. It is one of the busiest weeks of the year for places to stay near Chichester. ### Is there a pool at The Marden in July? Yes. The heated outdoor pool is open from mid-June to early September, including race week. It is shared by the three houses and is for house guests only. ## Related - [Goodwood racing dates 2027 and where to stay](https://themarden.co.uk/events/goodwood-racing.md) - [A place to stay near Goodwood: 11 miles from the Motor Circuit](https://themarden.co.uk/local/goodwood.md) - [Where to stay for the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2027](https://themarden.co.uk/events/goodwood-festival-of-speed.md) - [Three homes together: the whole farm for up to 12](https://themarden.co.uk/breaks/whole-farm-hire.md) - [Beaches near West Marden: West Wittering, East Head, Bosham and Emsworth](https://themarden.co.uk/local/beaches-and-harbour.md) - [Barley Cottage: the dog-friendly one, with a walled lawn](https://themarden.co.uk/stay/barley-cottage.md) ## Booking Book direct with The Marden at https://themarden.co.uk (no booking fees), or message us on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447822026091. West Marden Farm, West Marden, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 9EN. 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