Goodwood Festival of Speed

Padraic · Jul 5, 2018

Hi all, I'm travelling from Ireland to the UK next week to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed from Thursday to Sunday.
We plan to spent the following week around the south west of the UK, but we are unfamiliar with the area.
Any suggestions of places and things to see would be greatly appreciated.
We are taking our 2002 VW T4 California Freestyle and it will be our first trip abroad with the cali.

Best regards Padraic.

Chinmusic · Jul 5, 2018

I’m going to the FoS on Saturday. Don’t go west, go east, come to Brighton!

Padraic · Jul 5, 2018

Chinmusic said:
I’m going to the FoS on Saturday. Don’t go west, go east, come to Brighton!

So what is to see in Brighton? As I said I don't know anything about the area.

Padraic · Jul 5, 2018

We probably will travel west, as it makes sense when we are sailing back home from Fishguard.
Bath is one town we want to visit for sure.
Is wild camping okay in the UK?

Chinmusic · Jul 5, 2018

You could start with this.

ArunAlec · Jul 6, 2018

Go west! The New Forest is worth a look, loads of good campsites and if you haven't had enough of cars the Motor Museum at Beaulieu is worth a look.

Kirk · Jul 6, 2018

Head South West to Devon and maybe Cornwall, beautiful beaches, villages and plenty of campsites to choose from. Also it won't be too busy as the schools have not broken up yet.

Nolan · Jul 6, 2018

The South Downs are very nice, we've camped here before and it is really good but they will no doubt be very busy around the Festival of Speed time. Not to far from Goodwood.

https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/westsussex/petworth/graffham

Lost in the Forest · Jul 6, 2018

I agree Goodwood area and South downs likely to be busy.

I would also suggest New Forest (as a local) , we love the Isle of Purbeck (other side of Poole harbour) , and Dorset is generally lovely.

Also going to FoS on Wednesday pm to make the advance camp for the latecomers and hopefully claim a good pitch

Padraic · Jul 7, 2018

Lost in the Forest said:
I agree Goodwood area and South downs likely to be busy.

I would also suggest New Forest (as a local) , we love the Isle of Purbeck (other side of Poole harbour) , and Dorset is generally lovely.

Also going to FoS on Wednesday pm to make the advance camp for the latecomers and hopefully claim a good pitch

Thanks for the tips, all of the area west of Goodwood looks like its full of national parks, great cost etc.
I'm looking forward to meeting other cali owners at the FOS,
Have you been there before? Does the campsite fill up fast on Wednesday? I hope to arrive Wed evening and would like to get a decent pitch.

Padraic · Jul 7, 2018

Thanks everyone for the tips and advice so far.

Padraic · Jul 7, 2018

Any other T4 owners going to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. We are going for the weekend and it would be great to meet fellow T4 cali owners.

Lost in the Forest · Jul 9, 2018

Padraic said:
Any other T4 owners going to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. We are going for the weekend and it would be great to meet fellow T4 cali owners.

Hey I'm a T5 Cali Owner and you can talk to us

Which campsite are in in H or E ? , Yes been before this is probably our fifth year camping. There is a GoodWood APP on Apple and Google Playstore which is a good addition for this year to help you plan what to see and when.

Prime spots in H (Close to GoodWood hotel) tend to fill up quick as there is more "Corporate camping" and they arrive early to set-up. I am going Wednesday after work and need to find two pitches.

E is much larger (bus ride / walk from show entrance) , always found it easier to get get spots near bus pick-up or WC/Shower cubes.

Weather looks fantastic , better than a couple of years ago when it was traction control off and Rally it across the Muddy field

Alform · Jul 9, 2018

T5 in field H also... ..from Wednesday night with a bit of luck.
@Lost in the Forest what general location within "H" would you recommend?

Lost in the Forest · Jul 9, 2018

Alform said:
T5 in field H also... ..from Wednesday night with a bit of luck.
@Lost in the Forest what general location within "H" would you recommend?

We tend to go to the right-side of the main track, mainly habit and closer to WC/Shower cubes. H is not that big so anywhere is good really. Obviously you can't control how boisterous your pitch Neighbours may be after a few beers. In our experience everybody is very like minded and friendly, but its not like a normal campsite with lots of expensive cars and truck sized motor-homes parked about.

Padraic · Jul 9, 2018

Lost in the Forest said:
Hey I'm a T5 Cali Owner and you can talk to us

Which campsite are in in H or E ? , Yes been before this is probably our fifth year camping. There is a GoodWood APP on Apple and Google Playstore which is a good addition for this year to help you plan what to see and when.

Prime spots in H (Close to GoodWood hotel) tend to fill up quick as there is more "Corporate camping" and they arrive early to set-up. I am going Wednesday after work and need to find two pitches.

E is much larger (bus ride / walk from show entrance) , always found it easier to get get spots near bus pick-up or WC/Shower cubes.

Weather looks fantastic , better than a couple of years ago when it was traction control off and Rally it across the Muddy field

Of course I’ll talk to T5 & T6 owners, but as a T4 owner, I’m keen to see others.
I’m also in campsite E, so I’ll probably stop by and say hi.

soulstyledevon · Jul 10, 2018

Any recommendations for campsites close by.
I’ve just won 4 tickets so going to head down Friday

Lost in the Forest · Jul 10, 2018

soulstyledevon said:
Any recommendations for campsites close by.
I’ve just won 4 tickets so going to head down Friday

Sorry no. Google is your friend here.

SpikeMcBike · Jul 10, 2018

If you want full facilities try Graffham CMC site or if you want a field with stunning views and very little facilities (portaloos only, no showers) try Newhouse Farm in East Dean. I particularly recommend the latter - it is rather chaotic but amazing setting.

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