The Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the world’s most iconic motorsport events, returns to the historic grounds of Goodwood House in West Sussex, England, from April 12–13, 2025.

Founded in 1993, this annual celebration of speed, power, and automotive design attracts hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts from around the globe.

This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring vintage car racing, hill climbs, drifting, supercar displays, and futuristic vehicle showcases, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Goodwood Estate.

Featured events this year will include a grand tribute to 100 years of Le Man’s racing and daily 1.16-mile Hill Climbs.

Additional high-octane activities feature all-day drifting in the Paddock, a car show with the newest 2025 supercars, a social meet and greet with drivers in the F1 pit lane, a docent-hosted Future Lab Cars Center, and an Electric Avenue EV showcase highlighting the latest in EV tech.

The main event gates open promptly at 8:00 am and tickets will cost you £95.00 at the gate, or £70.00 re-purchased online. Children are admitted for free.

This year’s Festival of Speed will feature day after day of Hill Climbs up a 4.9% grade 1.16 mile hill, competitive racing on the Goodwood track, drifting on the paddocks, and a car show featuring some of the rarest and most beautiful cars in the world.

Additional social experiences will include Pit Lane Meetups with professional racers, a walk through the Vehicle Future Lab center that features everything from future cars to Jetpacks, and a look at all the newest racing and street racing cars.

The first event kicks off on April 12th, 2025, with social gatherings and professional auto racing at the Goodwood Racing Circuit from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Tickets for general admission cost £95.00 and are free for kids.

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What’s Happening at the 2025 Festival?

The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, themed “The Winning Formula – Champions and Challengers,” will celebrate 75 years of the Formula 1 World Championship and 125 years of motorsport history, with a focus on the history of motorsport, including the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo’s victory in the inaugural World Manufacturers’ Championship.

Scheduled Events:

• Daily Hill Climbs: Watch drivers tackle the famous 1.16-mile Hillclimb with a 4.9% gradient, featuring everything from historic racers to modern hypercars.
• Supercar Paddock: Get up close to the latest 2025 supercars from brands like Ferrari, McLaren, and Lamborghini.
• Electric Avenue: Explore the latest in electric vehicle (EV) technology, including cutting-edge prototypes and production models.
• Cartier Style et Luxe: A prestigious concours d’elegance showcasing some of the most beautiful and rare cars in the world.
• Drifting Demonstrations: Thrilling all-day drifting action in the Paddock.
• Future Lab: A docent-hosted exhibit featuring futuristic vehicles, from autonomous cars to jetpacks.
• Pit Lane Meetups: Meet professional drivers and F1 stars in an exclusive social setting.

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Event Details

• Dates: April 12–13, 2025
• Location: Goodwood House, Kennel Hill, Chichester, West Sussex, UK
• Event Times: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
• Ticket Prices:
  • General Admission: £95.00 (at the gate), £70.00 (online)
  • Children: Free admission (ages 12 and under)
  • VIP Packages: Available for premium experiences (prices vary)

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Why Attend?

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is more than just a motorsport event—it’s a celebration of automotive history, innovation, and culture. Whether you’re a fan of vintage cars, modern supercars, or futuristic technology, the festival offers something for everyone. With record-breaking attendance in recent years (over 200,000 visitors in 2023), the 2025 event is expected to draw even larger crowds.

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Additional Information

• Food & Drink: A variety of food stalls, bars, and restaurants will be available throughout the event.
• Accessibility: The festival is fully accessible, with designated parking, viewing areas, and shuttle services for disabled visitors.
• Parking: On-site parking is available for £10 per day.
• Accommodation: Nearby hotels and campsites fill up quickly, so early booking is recommended.

The best view of the hill climb will be from one of the 12 Grandstands! You can find a link to pre-purchase a ticket for a grandstand pass below.

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“The Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb was the narrowest, bumpiest, least grippy course I’ve ever driven. But I loved it.”
From: Juan Pablo Montoya
Indy 500 Champ & F1 Legend”

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An iconic Festival of Speed feature, the Hillclimb sees the road and race cars and bikes, old and new, careering up Goodwood Hill.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed offers an opportunity to get within inches of the latest F1 racing machines and teams from Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren. You also have the opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in MotoGP and F1. The paddock will also offer a chance to catch a glimpse of the newest supercars and the immersive, screaming Hill Climb.

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LIST OF EVENTS & TICKETS

GENERAL ADMISSION
📆 Festival of Speed (April 9-12 –  Gates open at 8:00am)

An impossibly heady mix of cars, stars, and motorsport royalty come together for the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard. Includes admission for one, unlimited access, and FREE parking. Kids are admitted for Free.

🎫 Tickets start at £95.00

Buy Tickets

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FOOD, DRINK & LIBATIONS

The Kennels
Our exclusive members-only clubhouse combines a relaxed atmosphere with delicious cuisine, including a champagne afternoon tea hamper. The Kennels pass includes a grandstand pass, admission for one, and food & beverages.
🎫 The Kennels Tickets  (But Tickets Here)

Picnic Hamper (July 11-14)
Make the most of your day and pre-order a delicious Best of British Picnic or Hamper for collection on the day.
🎫  Tickets: (But Tickets Here)

Bar & Grill Lunch
Located at The Goodwood Hotel, our new Taste of Goodwood three-course lunch in our bright and lively restaurant.

Farmer, Butcher, Chef Lunch (July 11-14)
Three-course lunch at the award-winning Farmer, Butcher, Chef restaurant with admission included.
🎫   Buyt Tickets: (But Tickets Here)

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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Library Lawn Garden Party
An exclusive garden party in the heart of the action, perfect for small groups and informal entertaining. The Lawn Garden Party pass includes admission for one, hospitality services, and a grandstand pass.
🎫  Buy Tickets Here: (But Tickets Here)

Helicopter Flight
Enjoy views of Goodwood House, Racecourse, Motor Car Circuit, Aerodrome, and entire estate campus, live while looking down at the Festival of Speed as it takes place.

Event Programme Voucher
Pre-order your weekend event program, track timetable, and radio earpiece, for collection on arrival.
🎫 Buy Tickets Here: (But Tickets Here)

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What Food is Available at the Festival of Speed?

You can bring your own picnic to the Festival of Speed site and a reasonable amount of alcohol for sensible personal consumption only. Stewards reserve the right to refuse entry with what is considered excessive alcohol. Alcohol is not allowed in any of the Enclosures or Paddocks.

Goodwood Restaurants – the Bar & Grill and Farmer, Butcher, Chef – are both located at the Goodwood Hotel which is just outside the event and easily accessible. Please note that these are pre-bookable only. We also have restaurants which are located on the main event site – Lamborghini Ristorante 1963 and Porsche Cafe Le Mans, there is no need to pre-book at these restaurants.

There are catering stands throughout the site, with everything from sandwiches, burgers, and pastries, to street food and delicate baked goods. At all our events we have gluten-free and vegetarian offerings – all dietary/allergen information is available at every outlet on request. All of our caterers selling teas and coffees will offer dairy-free milk as an alternative.

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PARKING

Performance Car Parking West
Especially for selected performance cars, reserve a car parking space next to the buzzing Formula 1 paddock – great for those joining us from the north or via the A286.
🎫  Tickets start at £64.00

Performance Car Parking East
Especially for selected performance cars, reserve a car parking space next to the Startline – great for those joining us from the east or via the A285.
🎫   Tickets start at £33.00

GRRC Ultimate Access Package
GRRC Members are able to upgrade to Ultimate Access, offering a Kinrara Enclosure pass and access to the Top Paddock Drivers’ Lounge. (This package is for members only)
🎫  GRRC Package Parking cost  start at £368.00

Standard Car Parking
Parking at the Festival is free and car parks open from 06:30hrs each day. All car parking is on grassland and overnight parking/camping is not permitted in any car park.

Campers
Why not make a weekend of it and book into one of the Festival of Speed campsites? All campsites are open from midday Wednesday until midday Monday.
🎫  Tickets start at £285.00

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FESTIVAL DATE:
Festival of Speed
12-13   April 2025
Gates open at 7:00 AM

ADDRESS
Goodwood House, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PX
Goodwood is located just outside Chichester, only 60 miles from London, and 30 miles from Brighton and Southampton.

Directions From London
Follow the A3 (Junction 10 on the M25) south towards Guildford. About 3 miles past Guildford, at the Milford turning, take the A283 to Petworth, then the A285 to Chichester for about 6 miles.

Car Parking
Parking at the Festival is free and car parks open from 06:30 hrs each day. All car parking is on grassland and overnight parking/camping is not permitted in any car park.

Performance Car Parking
Reserved parking can be booked for the Performance Car Park, which is especially for selected performance cars. Check your car is eligible and reserve a car parking space just above the Formula 1 paddock or by the Startline. Please check this list to see if you qualify for Performance Car Parking, then visit here to book.