Goodwoof is the best dog festival in the land with so much going on and loads of free advice. It’s a beautiful setting with a gorgeous, warm atmosphere — perfect for dogs and people.
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From Barkitecture, the luxury kennel design competition, to Field & Trail, where you will find the world’s best sheepdog and gundog trials, plus the fast paced contest of CaniCross - come along and take in the excitement as the competitions unfold.
The best place to teach your dog new tricks, Have-a-go offers exciting activities, such as flyball and hurdles, with the help of experts in each discipline along the way.
All activities are free of charge and there is no need to pre-book.
Goodwoof welcomes a host of dog experts within The Wellness Centre presented by MARS Petcare where vets, nutritionists and behaviourists will be on hand to help you learn more about your dog and gain a deeper understanding of their wellbeing.
From enjoying a glass of champagne in the Taittinger Bar, indulging in a luxurious Fortnum & Mason picnic hamper, listening to authors and celebrities read in Literary Corner or watching style on show in Chien Charmant - Goodwoof is a dog event like no other.
The Kennels is the perfect setting for Goodwoof. Originally built to be ‘the most luxurious dog house in the world’, The Kennels is now Goodwood’s private members’ clubhouse.
Join hundreds of humans and dogs for world-class competitions from top canine athletes; wellness workshops; talks from key behavioural and veterinary experts; free-of-charge activities that you can take part in with your dog; Field & Trail demonstrations plus treats and plenty of play.
Goodwoof will be held on 16 and 17 May 2026. Gates open at 0930hrs each morning and close at 1700hrs.
Tickets for Goodwoof 2026 are available now so don't miss out!
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In 2026, all Goodwoof tickets will be delivered via our digital ticketing platform.
It can take several days for all tickets to be loaded into the Goodwood Tickets App, please don’t worry if you don’t see all your tickets there immediately. We’ll make sure all of your tickets arrive well in advance of the event.
If your tickets do not arrive before the event, please contact our Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055, with your order number, which can be found on your email confirmation.
For more information, please visit the digital ticketing FAQs: https://www.goodwood.com/help/digital-ticketing/
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Dogs are free to attend but must be pre-booked. We recommend limiting the number of dogs to four dogs per adult attending.
We do kindly ask that dogs remain on a lead at all times during the event and that before you and your dog take part in any of our free Have a Go activities, please make sure you have read our disclaimer here.
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No! All activities, including the Have-a-go areas and wellness sessions, are included in the price of your ticket.
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There is complimentary parking, with no booking required. Please follow the directional signage. The car park is open from 0745hrs and will close at sunset latest.
Please bear in mind that all parking is on grass and can be uneven so appropriate footwear is advised. Overnight parking/camping will not be permitted in any car park.
Parking on approach roads is not permitted and dogs are not to be left in public vehicles under any circumstances.
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