Goodwood House
West Sussex, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Goodwood Estate / Duke of Richmond
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Kennel Hill, Chichester PO18 0PX
Telephone 01243 755000
Goodwood House is the Georgian house at the centre of the Goodwood Estate, home of the Dukes of Richmond. Reviewers rate the guided house tours highly, describing knowledgeable guides who take questions as you go, and several mention tea and scones afterwards. A good share of the feedback comes from visitors there for the estate's motoring events, which draw large crowds and shape the day completely.
Worth the trip
The guided house tour, which reviewers say is the way to get the most out of the place.
Before you go
On big event days reviewers advise arriving very early - one suggests being on site by around 6.15am for the Festival of Speed - and note the free breakfast club meetings still need booking in advance.
Reviewers who take the house tour describe it as worthwhile and well pitched, with knowledgeable guides and time for questions, and one noting it is not overlong. The high tea is praised for its scones and variety, and several mention the estate being dog friendly. Reviews split between house visits and the large motoring events held on the estate, with the Festival of Speed and the free breakfast club meetings both covered. For the big events, reviewers advise booking where required and arriving very early to park, and warn that it gets crowded and dusty in dry weather, with food priced accordingly; one quotes £25 for a pizza, garlic bread and a drink. Several say there is more to see than fits into a single day.
Georgian house at the centre of the Goodwood Estate, home of the Dukes of Richmond.
“Nice tour and interesting house”- Jane Butcher, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Public car parking you need to be onsite from around 06.15 to get a good space and then join the shorter queue.” - David Lawrence
- Guided tours
- “The guide was very knowledgeable and we could ask questions along the way.” - Warren Sparrow
Common questions about Goodwood House
Where is Goodwood House?
Goodwood House is in West Sussex, England, at Kennel Hill, Chichester PO18 0PX.
Do you need a ticket to visit Goodwood House?
Yes - Goodwood House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Goodwood Estate / Duke of Richmond. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Goodwood House?
Yes - Goodwood House offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
Is Goodwood House dog-friendly?
Visitor reviews suggest dogs are welcome at Goodwood House - one reviewer noted: “…place to go with the family. They are dog friendly as well which is a bonus.”. Policies can vary between parts of a site and change over time, so confirm with the operator before visiting with a dog.
What is the highlight of visiting Goodwood House?
The guided house tour, which reviewers say is the way to get the most out of the place.
