Overview
- ⏱️5 hoursApproximate duration
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🏟️ Address: Fontwell Park Racecourse, Fontwell Avenue, Arundel, Chichester, West Sussex, BN18 0SY, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Fontwell Park is situated on the A27/A29 roundabout between Chichester and Arundel. For the main car park and entrance, please use the car park off Fontwell Avenue, BN18 0SY, or alternatively, on fixtures where the centre course is open and with a pre-paid parking pass this is located off the A27, BN18 0SX.
There is designated disabled parking that is in close proximity to the main entrance of Fontwell Park. Please note this is subject to availability and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Stagecoach 500 bus operates from Littlehampton - Chichester. The bus arrives and departs from Fontwell Roundabout, a few minutes walk from the racecourse.
A shuttle bus will be operating from Barnham Railway Station to Fontwell Park for gates opening up until the time of the first race and will recommence from the penultimate race until 30 minutes after the last race. This service is not run on Boxing Day.
Coaches and coach groups are welcome to the racecourse. On arrival, coaches will be directed to the allocated coach parking.
The nearest station is Barnham, with trains running regularly from London Victoria, Portsmouth, and Brighton. Trains also run direct to Barnham from Southampton. From Barnham Station, a shuttle bus service operates on racedays.
With prior permission, helicopters can land on the course on racedays. Light aircraft can land at nearby Goodwood (by prior arrangement). Fontwell Park recommends Elite Helicopters 0800 804 8812.
Fontwell Park is just a 450 m (5 min) walk from the centre of Fontwell and is also just outside South Downs National Park where there are some beautiful walking paths and routes.
Chichester is on the steeper side when it comes to accommodation prices. However, the city centre has both luxury and budget hotels, and the surrounding areas offer everything from chic Airbnb’s to cute cottages.
Chichester’s primary airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), the country’s second busiest airport. It is located 72 km northeast of Chichester, which…
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