Goodwood Revival Sunday - tips for first timers please!

[MollyGT3]

I understand we need to arrive early or face very long queues of traffic - but HOW early are we talking here? This and any other tips anyone can offer on getting the most out of one's first time at Revival will be gratefully received. TIA

[MollyGT3]

9.3 said:

7.30. 8am latest. IMO. Stay late and avoid the queues out.

There's almost too much to see and do in one day. If you want to see cars racing, head up towards first corner after the start or just beyond, is only a 10 minute walk.
There is the village at the bottom of the footbridge with all the retro shops.
If you're on a budget for lunch, nip into the retro Tescos in the village and buy their sandwiches, which they sell at normal price!Get in there early!
You don't need a paddock pass to get a good closeup view of the cars, a lot are really accessible.
Do visit the Aviation park , always some fantastic machinery.
The Earls Court exhibition can get very overcrowded and possibly not worth the queue.
Do dress up. Not only important, but essential. If it rains, take an umbrella, there is nowhere to shelter.
Take a camera, probably not necessarily for the racing but for everything else!

Others will add their tuppence worth!

Thank you - just the sort of advice we need . Have had a look at our tickets & they include vouchers for a programme, tickets for the Woodcote Grandstand & lunch at The Richmond Arms. Am I right in thinking that The Richmond Arms is some distance from the hub of things?

[MollyGT3]

PHomer said:

RichB said:

Yes, it's the bar of the Goodwood hotel a mile or so away from the track.

There is a dedicated vintage bus from opposite the main gate (gate 2) that takes you to & from the restaurant.

Brilliant - that's great info - thanks a lot

[MollyGT3]

oldnbold said:

You realy must make some effort to dress for the event, if you don't you will be the odd one out, even a flat cap and an old sports jacket is better than nothing.

This sort of thing?



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Molly (currently working on how to keep that bl**dy hat on!)

[MollyGT3]

9.3 said:

Got to say Molly, that if you're only there for the one day, taking 2 hours out to go for lunch in a pub around the corner (which is something you can do anytime anywhere), would be too much of a time sacrifice for me. Depends how important lunch is to you, but for me I want every moment of Revival.

Uh-oh - dillema time! We have a nice little package of tickets and those are in there - I understand them to be worth £49 pp so would seem silly to settle for a retro Tesco's sandwich instead Anyone experienced lunch at The Richmond Arms?

[MollyGT3]

RichB said:

MollyGT3 said:

Anyone experienced lunch at The Richmond Arms?

Yes, as I said, it's the bar attached to the Goodwood Hotel. Nice but like 9.3 I wouldn't take 2 hours out of the day for it. But then I go to the Revival for the racing.

Well it sounds like its going to be a long day if we are to arrive at 7.30 and leave about 12 hours later so I think we are going to a) deserve a relaxed lunch break and b) flippin' need it! It's alright for you lot with your sensible shoes on! Here's hoping for good weather or I'll be taking my wellies!