Anyone going to Goodwood FOS? need few tips

Tallest · 06-15-2009, 07:57 AM

Hi UK forumers. Is anyone going to Goodwood FOS that's in first of week of July? I'm gonna be in London and just realized I might make it there since it's not too far. But I'm wondering:

- are tickets still available and how much they usually cost?
- is it expensive to get there using public transport (not renting car)
- is it actually worth going?

If anyone went or planning to go, any advice is kindly appreciate!

jjbirch · 06-15-2009, 08:06 AM

i maybe be going on the sunday, you can still get tickets on there website at £49 each, i would say friday and sat are the quietest sunday is the main day,get there early as you will be in traffic for ages i got there at 8 oclock last year and timed it just right, you will love it and its a great day out,
http://www.goodwood.co.uk/tickets/Default.aspx

Darren Edwards @ Sytner · 06-15-2009, 08:20 AM

It's a great dat out, especially if the weather is fine, BMW normally have a decent display in the manufacturers area and the F1 boys get to do some burnouts and maybe and few donuts in front of the house, which they can't normally do at a Grand Prix. ( banned ) Go!

Carrera RSR · 06-15-2009, 01:02 PM

Definitely worth going. Tickets must be pre ordered. No tickets on the day. I am not sure but wouldn't expect good public transport to the venue. If driving then get there before 7.30am, earlier the better to miss the queues. Leave late to avoid the same. Be prepared to walk for miles to see everything. Would recommend two days over one. I prefer Friday and Saturday as Sunday gets real busy due to F1 drivers and celebs being around.

Dr Dave · 06-15-2009, 03:43 PM

Never been but would love to do so one day!

Tallest · 06-15-2009, 04:16 PM

I am going there on friday not sat or sun for sure. I contacted them and they are offering the grandstand tickets for around same money you said. I am really thinking of going as I wanna see the rally cars going up the hill and test my DSLR on all that motorsport madness.

Yeah, the weather for sure issue and I will be taking train to the station and than they said there is a bus to goodwood from there. No issues in walking just hope weather is not to shit.

freon warrior · 06-15-2009, 04:20 PM

Friday is a good day, you can use your GS ticket anywhere.

Dr Dave · 06-15-2009, 05:15 PM

The shitty British weather puts me off advance booking anything outdoors!

Tallest · 06-15-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

The shitty British weather puts me off advance booking anything outdoors!

believe it or not, im going mostly to see the Audi S1 rally cars and all that. They look even better in mud and rain.

but yes, definately its not a preferred choice.

doughboy · 06-16-2009, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Dave

The shitty British weather puts me off advance booking anything outdoors!

No such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing

Quote:

Originally Posted by 320what

is it expensive to get there using public transport (not renting car)

Publice transport will be shite. Rent a car wil be cheaper. You shoud be able to rent a super mini for about £30 -50 a day delivered to you. Much cheaper than bus / train / taxi and less hassle.

Darren Edwards @ Sytner · 06-16-2009, 04:39 AM

320What

Let me know if you want to hire a car - we have a group deal set up with Enterprise and I will be able to get you a discount.

Darren

MOB · 06-16-2009, 07:41 AM

I went for the first time last year and loved it - even Mrs MOB enjoyed the day.

Tallest · 06-16-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Darren Edwards @ Sytner

320What

Let me know if you want to hire a car - we have a group deal set up with Enterprise and I will be able to get you a discount.

Darren

sweet, I'll make sure to let you know if I'm going. hope cars come with GPS, i'm not used to drive on the other side of the road and don' tknow locations at all.

magic77 · 06-16-2009, 05:20 PM

Going on Saturday (I think) shoudl be good

F104 · 06-16-2009, 05:37 PM

Goodwood is great - have been there a quite a few times. As stated friday/saterday is the 'least' crowded, however saturday/sunday have most of the air displays & actions on. Don't count on being able to get a hotel anywhere close to Goodwood (that is probably within 30 mls) if you only book now, and there is no major access road - it's all B-roads changed into one-way by police.
Best advise for sunday at least is to arrive early am (7..) and leave or before 4, or after 8)

great show though!

Budgie · 06-17-2009, 07:18 AM

Keep off the grass....im sure people know what i mean

Darren Edwards @ Sytner · 06-17-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 320what

sweet, I'll make sure to let you know if I'm going. hope cars come with GPS, i'm not used to drive on the other side of the road and don' tknow locations at all.

I am sure they will have them available as an optional extra - a tom tom or similar probably - Give me a bit if notice and I will sort it for you.

dxb335d · 06-17-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Budgie

Keep off the grass....im sure people know what i mean

what ever happened to that video?

Why did you re-edit due to clues?

magic77 · 06-17-2009, 01:40 PM

anyone know if BMW are putting up any special hospitality like they recently did at wentworth for the golf masters ?

F104 · 06-17-2009, 02:28 PM

bmw is the first one up on the goodwood fov sponsor list so they'll be there with a hospitality suite. You (likely) need your key as proof of being a BMW owner, and then you can have your free drink (it's also one of the few places to serve espresso

)

cheers,

magic77 · 06-17-2009, 03:48 PM

Cool good thing then I have a nice new shiny key fob

Oli · 06-17-2009, 04:21 PM

I go most years, just not this year, in the Dam on a stag.

However being a local, my top tip, is to cut through Boxgrove, which is off the A27, to the east. It will have loads of signs up saying no access - absolute tosh! I go this way every year and you arrive straight into one of the car parks.

Enjoy, its a top weekend, with plenty to see - I always go friday, only because its less busy.

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jjbirch Banned 79 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	i maybe be going on the sunday, you can still get tickets on there website at £49 each, i would say friday and sat are the quietest sunday is the main day,get there early as you will be in traffic for ages i got there at 8 oclock last year and timed it just right, you will love it and its a great day out, http://www.goodwood.co.uk/tickets/Default.aspx
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Darren Edwards @ Sytner 12 Rep 98 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Edition Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's a great dat out, especially if the weather is fine, BMW normally have a decent display in the manufacturers area and the F1 boys get to do some burnouts and maybe and few donuts in front of the house, which they can't normally do at a Grand Prix. ( banned ) Go!
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Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Definitely worth going. Tickets must be pre ordered. No tickets on the day. I am not sure but wouldn't expect good public transport to the venue. If driving then get there before 7.30am, earlier the better to miss the queues. Leave late to avoid the same. Be prepared to walk for miles to see everything. Would recommend two days over one. I prefer Friday and Saturday as Sunday gets real busy due to F1 drivers and celebs being around.
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Tallest Major General 1538 Rep 6,403 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	I am going there on friday not sat or sun for sure. I contacted them and they are offering the grandstand tickets for around same money you said. I am really thinking of going as I wanna see the rally cars going up the hill and test my DSLR on all that motorsport madness. Yeah, the weather for sure issue and I will be taking train to the station and than they said there is a bus to goodwood from there. No issues in walking just hope weather is not to shit. __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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Darren Edwards @ Sytner 12 Rep 98 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Edition Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	320What Let me know if you want to hire a car - we have a group deal set up with Enterprise and I will be able to get you a discount. Darren
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MOB Major 59 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: Alpine White M2 LCI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northants UK iTrader: (4)	I went for the first time last year and loved it - even Mrs MOB enjoyed the day. __________________
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F104 Captain 19 Rep 732 Posts Drives: E92 320D M-sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: belgium iTrader: (0)	Goodwood is great - have been there a quite a few times. As stated friday/saterday is the 'least' crowded, however saturday/sunday have most of the air displays & actions on. Don't count on being able to get a hotel anywhere close to Goodwood (that is probably within 30 mls) if you only book now, and there is no major access road - it's all B-roads changed into one-way by police. Best advise for sunday at least is to arrive early am (7..) and leave or before 4, or after 8) great show though!
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magic77 Brigadier General 264 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	anyone know if BMW are putting up any special hospitality like they recently did at wentworth for the golf masters ? __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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F104 Captain 19 Rep 732 Posts Drives: E92 320D M-sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: belgium iTrader: (0)	bmw is the first one up on the goodwood fov sponsor list so they'll be there with a hospitality suite. You (likely) need your key as proof of being a BMW owner, and then you can have your free drink (it's also one of the few places to serve espresso ) cheers,
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Oli Campervan man 95 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	I go most years, just not this year, in the Dam on a stag. However being a local, my top tip, is to cut through Boxgrove, which is off the A27, to the east. It will have loads of signs up saying no access - absolute tosh! I go this way every year and you arrive straight into one of the car parks. Enjoy, its a top weekend, with plenty to see - I always go friday, only because its less busy.
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