Located on the southern tip of the South Downs National Park, there are lots of different ways to travel to Fontwell Park Racecourse. When we asked Mike Parcej, a friend of the racecourse and passionate horse racing fan, here's what he had to say:
"The nearest railway station is Barnham, which is two miles away. The racecourse is served by an excellent bus service linking Chichester and Littlehampton, which stops at both Barnham station and the racecourse. The number 500 bus service departs every 30 minutes from Chichester starting at 6.25am, and from Littlehampton every 30 mins starting at 5.35am."
Shuttle Bus
The 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 (please note this service does not run on Boxing Day).
Bus
The Stagecoach 500 bus operates from Littlehampton - Chichester. The bus arrives and departs from Fontwell Roundabout, which is just a few minutes’ walk from the racecourse. You can view the bus timetable here.
Car Park
If travelling by car and using a sat nav, please use the postcode BN18 0SY. If you use What Three Words it is tickets.snowmen.self for Fontwell Park Racecourse car park entrance. Our main car park is free to use. Our Trackside Parking (also referred to as Centre Course), which is closer to the action, is located off the A27, BN18 0SX – if you book in advance, it is £7, or you can pay £10 when you arrive*.
*Please note, for larger fixtures such as Family Fun Day, Ladies Day and Boxing Day, Trackside Parking is £15 if booked in advance, and £20 on the day.
Taxi
There are a range of local taxis available.
For any other information about your race day experience, please see our FAQs page and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Fontwell Park Racecourse
Arundel Road
Fontwell
Arundel
BN18 0SY
Fontwell Park is situated on the A27/A29 roundabout between Chichester and Arundel. Access to our main car park on racedays is from Fontwell Avenue (A29 towards Bognor Regis), the entrance is 300 yards from the roundabout on the right-hand side. Sat Nav: BN18 0SY (Main Car Park) BN18 0SX (Centre Course)
The nearest station is Barnham, trains run regularly from London Victoria, Portsmouth and Brighton. Trains also run direct to Barnham from Southampton. For more details, please visit National Rail Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 0345 748 4950.
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.
