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Fireworks Night 31 Oct 2026

Overview

⏱️5 hoursApproximate duration

Fireworks Night is a racing meeting for thoroughbred horses held at Fontwell Park Racecourse. As well as exciting horse racing action, there is plenty to do off the track with fabulous food and drink facilities.

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Fireworks Night Schedule

Please note: the information below is based on a previous edition of the event for reference purposes only. The timetable for this edition will be published nearer to the event.

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Saturday 31 October
16:00	Entry Gates	Doors Open

Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Fontwell Park Racecourse, Fontwell Avenue, Arundel, Chichester, West Sussex, BN18 0SY, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps

There are a multitude of ways to travel to Fontwell Park Racecourse. Due to the rural location and the parking available at the venue, driving is a great way to arrive. There are also public transport links via train and then a shuttle bus service.

🅿️ Parking

Fireworks Night Schedule

Please note: the information below is based on a previous edition of the event for reference purposes only. The timetable for this edition will be published nearer to the event.

Time	Activity	Performance	Notes
Saturday 31 October
16:00	Entry Gates	Doors Open

Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Fontwell Park Racecourse, Fontwell Avenue, Arundel, Chichester, West Sussex, BN18 0SY, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps

🅿️ Parking

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.

🚍 Coach & Bus

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.

🚆 Train

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.

🚁 Helicopter

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.

🚶‍♂️ Walking

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.

Accommodation

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.

Destination & Tourism

Location

Chichester

Language

English

Currency

British Pound (GBP)

Time Zone

BST (GMT+01:00)

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Average weather in October

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15°C

high

10°C

low

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104 mm

18 days

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Fireworks Night 31 Oct 2026

Overview

Fireworks Night Tickets

Fireworks Night Schedule

Saturday 31 October

Venue Travel & Parking

🅿️ Parking

Fireworks Night Schedule

Saturday 31 October

Venue Travel & Parking

🅿️ Parking

🚍 Coach & Bus

🚆 Train

🚁 Helicopter

🚶‍♂️ Walking

Accommodation

Destination & Tourism

Flights & International Travel

Things To Do

Average weather in October

Fireworks Night Reviews & Tips

Fireworks Night Fan Q&A