Horseracing in Britain
Horseracing is one of the most popular spectator sports in Britain, and a day at the races is a great day out. With 59 racecourses and hundreds of race meetings, there's a race for everyone. And it's these racecourses that provide the setting for some of Britain's best social events, like Glorious Goodwood.
Glorious Goodwood
Perched on top of the Sussex Downs, Goodwood is arguably the most beautiful racecourse in Britain, if not the world. And it's here in this beautiful spot that Glorious Goodwood, the horseracing highlight of the social summer season happens. After all, who wouldn't want to attend an event once described by King Edward VII as 'a garden party with racing tacked on'?
Glorious Goodwood and fashion go hand in hand. Ever since King Edward VII discarded formal morning dress in favour of a linen suit and Panama hat in 1906, Goodwood has become the home of effortless English chic. Linen suits and the archetypal Goodwood Panama hat is worn by gentlemen, and ladies are renowned for their classic quintessential English summer style.
Glorious Goodwood, with its views across the Solent, is the perfect place for enjoying horseracing and socialising at its very best. The white stands, tented pavilions and green lawns create the perfect picture of the English countryside. This, combined with the exciting 5-day race meeting, makes for one of the best summer gatherings of the year.
To find out more about horseracing and the top racing meets and famous courses in Britain visit our Horseracing in Britain pages.