Goodwood Festival of Speed 2005

[shadytree]

Does anyone know the dates for 2005 yet ?

[EmmaP]

It is 24-26th June 2005.

[shadytree]

EmmaP said:

It is 24-26th June 2005.

thanks for that Emma

[EmmaP]

Always glad to be of service.

[v15ben]

This is way way in advance, but I am thinking of going down the FOS next year.
I have been told that tickets and details come out in November but is it advisible to book as soon as I can?
Is it possible to camp very near to the Earl of March's estate?

and of course... is anyone else heading down?!?

[Twin Turbo]

I know you're talking about next year, but this year's event was superb. We went on the Friday (we normally go Saturday) and had a perfect day.

A superb location, superb cars, superb drivers, superb action and even better weather (I got a tan!!).

Oh, and I got to dribble over the DB9 on show

Lord March and his team make sure these events just get better and better. Here's to 2005!

[v15ben]

Is it possible to get tickets for the whole weekend?

Myself and a car full of mates are planning to go, but going all the way down for just the one day is a bit of a drag!

Has anyone ever tried to do the full 3 days and stayed in local accomodation (campsite etc)??

[thub]

Weekend tickets are available and are pretty good value for money. I live near enough not to have to camp/lodge so I can't help there.

[Viper]

stopped this year for 3 days camping on site, in a exhibitors area, which was great security and toilets/showers that were much better than Lemans. Recommended to save the aggro of getting in, only 10 mins walk to an entrance, and you can gate crash the after hours party on the grounds when the public has left

[v15ben]

Viper,

How does one get into an exhibitors area as I dont have anything as it were to exhibit?

Is it a special arrangement or just luck?

[Viper]

the camping area we used was special arrangement not open to the public, although there was an big area in the next field, which was slighty closer to the gates which did look like public camping try contacting the organisers and ask the question

[v15ben]

good idea... why didnt i think of that!!

[Big_M]

We went down for just one day this year for the first time. IMHO you really need at least two days - one to look at the pits and the car market stalls and one to watch the hill climb. So we are considering camping on the Saturday night. Might be good to have a mini PH meet.

[Mrs BlueCerbera]

I called the organisers this year with regards to camping - there is public camping on-site, but you need to book in advance. It was fully booked this year. I think it was something like £15/tent but I could be wrong.

[condor]

v15ben said:

Is it possible to get tickets for the whole weekend? Myself and a car full of mates are planning to go, but going all the way down for just the one day is a bit of a drag! Has anyone ever tried to do the full 3 days and stayed in local accomodation (campsite etc)??

I went last year for the full 3 days and stayed in the Chichester college campus - was only £25 a night b and b....and had it's own bar. There's about 200 single rooms, and a load of FoS workers stayed there as well, so was interesting to chat to them.
Though I did think if I went again I'd camp next time...to save the queuing up to get in and out.

[The Wiz]

EmmaP said:

It is 24-26th June 2005.

Sure of that? AFAIK dates have not yet been set.

[EmmaP]

The Wiz said:

EmmaP said: It is 24-26th June 2005. Sure of that? AFAIK dates have not yet been set.

Those are the dates that the PR company involved in promoting the event are giving out:
www.keithprowse.co.uk

However, I have just checked their site and they do have a disclaimer saying that while every effort is made to get the dates right, they will not accept responsibility for changes, errors or cancellations. In light of this, it may be better to double check.

[The Wiz]

I've e mailed Goodwood and the dates should be up on the website in the next 2-3 weeks.