Goodwood FOS

[robert maguire]

Myself and my oldest lad would love to go to Goodwod but its mega expensive from Ireland ie ferry/drive/hotels/tickets etc etc(approx 1500pounds)

 

Or do it the cheap way....Ryanair to Gatwick ,estate car hire , drive to Goodwood (1.25hrs approx) sleep in the car for 2 nights, yes dodgy but great value, eat and drink on site, drive back to Gatwick and fly home.(approx 500 pounds)(saving 1000pounds, to spend on my Escort)

 

Mid Summer ,june 23/26th so presumably warm ...Several restaurants etc on site and Bar hopefully.

 

Am I mad or old skool on the cheap ??? I often slept in cars /vans at rallies etc and it worked out ok.

[katana]

If you want to stay on site you may have to get a camping pitch as I think the car parks are cleared each evening basically for security - best email and ask the question but see nothing odd with the idea having slept in tents and vans whilst racing - too old for that level of un-comfort now though!

[The Transplanter]

There is plenty of campsites in Chichester (just up the road) if you cannot camp at GW. Also if you want to sleep in a car you would be better off hiring a Transit sized van

[meXEco]

We camped when we went was well cheap for 3 nights close by that would be my option. Plus save some cash on a smaller hire car. Absolute must visit though however you do it I need to go again sometime.

[Vista]

Don't think I could kip in a car anymore but I'd be tempted by a camper van for the weekend. Nothing too big as they're pretty pricey but a classic VW or T5 / Bongo sized van maybe? 

 

http://www.camperbug.co.uk/campervan/surrey

 

http://adventurebasecampers.com/

[robert maguire]

Ok so I bit the bullet, booked tickets to Goodwood and staying in Crowne Plaza Gatwick.I will get car hire sorted tomorrow so we,re on the way........Thanks for the advice lads. I will have to increase the prices of the mx5 parts for next few months ( mx5 breaker in Dublin)

[VivaLaRic]

You won't regret it, my old man and I went last year and we both had a blast

[Mk2Jo]

You won't regret it ... I've been quite a few times including last year and it's sooooo worth it! It does help that I'm only half hoir drive from there too