The Goodwoof Games

Celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics at Goodwoof with our own canine twist, The Goodwoof Games. Will your dog make it to the podium?

Activities include Hurdles, 25 Metre Sprint, Hammer Throw (& Fetch) and Long Jump with prizes available for bronze, silver and gold on both days of the event.

Forest Bathing

Embrace the relaxation of the Japanese guided practice and experience the calm and quiet amongst the trees  located in our new Woodland Walk.

Pawtrait artist of the year

Take your artistic skills to the next level in the Actions Sports arena and learn how to draw your four-legged companion.

Truffle Hunting

Follow the scent of a trained pooch to dig out wealthy truffles in the forest.

Woodland Walk

Stroll through the Estate's beautiful woodland, creating a new loop round the event site. Plus, there will be lots of enchanting surprises along the way, including Truffle Hunting and Forest Bathing.

Tattoo Transfers

Located in the Tarot Card Shepherd's Hut, show your love for your pooch with a free dog themed tattoo transfer.

Please note: Tattoo transfers are only available for children aged 3 and over. They are also not suitable for sensitive skin.

Labrador Parade

Goodwoof 2024 celebrated the year of the Labrador and for the first time, the free celebratory parade took place on both days of the event. Led by The Duke of Richmond, hundreds of Labradors paraded from Goodwood House down towards the entrance to Goodwoof. 

Have-a-go activities

This popular area is the place to teach your dog new tricks. Experts in activities such as hoopers and hurdles will be on hand to display the basics of each discipline to your dog so that you can carry on having fun at home.

Our Have-a-go area will be available with lots to offer, so there’s no need to pre-book and all activities are free of charge. Come along and watch your dog’s delightful discovery of new activities to enjoy.

Fido's Lido presented by Antinol

A chance for you to meet other dogs and cool off after a busy day of fun-filled activities. 

Tarot card reading

Tarot card reading for your dog gives owners the exciting opportunity to help understand how their faithful friends are feeling through the interpretation of different cards and crystal healing.

Action sports

Action sports is the place to be to see fast-paced demonstrations and competitions of high-octane canine sports. Non-stop adrenaline-packed action across the disciplines will be the order of the day.

Audience participation activities for 2024 will be revealed soon.

Fastest dog presented by DHL

This 50m sprint will test to the speed and agility of your dog. Open throughout each day, a live leader board will encourage the most competitive dogs to participate.

The competition will have three lanes to ensure as many dogs as possible get the chance to have a go at sprinting down the track.

Off-lead area

The off-lead area is back for 2024 and gives your dog the opportunity to stretch their legs and run free.

Please note that spaces available in this area are on a first come first served basis.

The Studio presented by Randox Health

An oasis of calm amidst the excitement and bustle at Goodwoof is The Studio. Here owners and their dogs can really relax as they enjoy free sessions in dog yoga (DOGA), sound bathing, reiki and the absolute bliss of dog massage.

Sessions, which are included in the price of your admission ticket, take place across the whole of the Goodwoof weekend. 

The Pets Experience

Strike a pose with your furry friend at the photo booth, leave your mark on the pet lovers' graffiti wall, and talk to their expert vets and groomers in Pets’ dedicated expertise area. From interactive games to an enticing treasure hunt with a chance to win a £500 voucher, the Pets stand is the ultimate destination for a memorable experience!

The Petplan Ball Pits and Snuffle Garden

Back again and better than ever, Petplan will be bringing two exciting ball pits to Goodwoof this year. And, new for 2024, make sure to visit The Petplan Snuffle Garden; an enrichment experience with the mental well-being of your dog at heart.

Plus, there’ll be plenty of opportunity for you to win a prize with their Spin To Win throughout the weekend.

Barkitecture

Barkitecture is a stunning architectural exhibition and competition of cutting-edge kennel design, spearheaded by Kevin McCloud MBE and The Duke of Richmond.

Literary Corner

Set in the tranquil secret garden opposite the Taittinger Champagne Bar, Literary Corner has a wonderfully soothing persona of its own.

Featuring readings from a host of well-known faces and illustration demonstrations from award-winning artists, Literary Corner is a must-see area of the event. It features our very own book shop where you can purchase authors books and attend author signing sessions.

Fortnum and Mason picnics

Returning for 2024, Fortnum & Mason offer a delicious range of glorious picnic hampers which are available from a spot beside a giant version of one of Fortnum’s iconic hampers. 

With the store also offering a range of covetable retail items designed to delight every dog lover, make sure you head for the Fortnum & Mason picnic at Goodwoof.

EXPLORE HAMPERS AND MENU

Fortnum & Mason Shop

Located between the Goodwood shop and Barkitecture, shop luxurious Fortnum & Mason products including tea and biscuits, flasks, pet products and so much more at Goodwoof.

The Wellness Centre presented by MARS Petcare

Whether it’s learning ‘What is my dog saying' to 'Why is my dog behaving like this?'; decoding the weird and wonderful secrets of your dog’s body language; picking up canine first aid and anxiety management tips or discovering how NASA research can help us care for ageing dogs, the Wellness Centre will be the place for novice and seasoned dog owners alike to learn new tricks.

The Studio presented by Randox Health

An oasis of calm amidst the excitement and bustle at Goodwoof is The Studio. Here owners and their dogs can really relax as they enjoy free sessions in dog yoga (DOGA), sound bathing, reiki and the absolute bliss of dog massage.

Sessions, which are included in the price of your admission ticket, take place on both Saturday and Sunday and will need to be booked on the day.

Food & drink

There will be a number of delicious concessions at Goodwoof serving a fantastic range of food choices, including the fabulous Taittinger Champagne bar.

You are welcome to bring a picnic as well as blankets and camping chairs, however, they are not permitted around the action sports areas.

Chien Charmant

A competition celebrating both distinctive style and the bond between dog and owner, Goodwoof’s Chien Charmant will honour the most charismatic and charming dog/human partnerships.

Field & Trail

Visitors can watch the mesmerising work of top-level field and trail working dogs throughout the weekend. These sheep and gundogs are at the very pinnacle of their competitive working lives and are incredible to watch in action.

This area will provide plenty of seating to watch the competitions unfold and many places to eat and drink nearby.

Cotswold Outdoor Exploration Station

Trek towards the Cotswold Outdoor Exploration Station to explore their dog-friendly trail and kids’ activity area, visit their Footwear Clinic with 3D foot scanner. Plus, your chance to win the perfect dog walking kit bundle.

Have-a-go

This popular area is the place to teach your dog new tricks. Experts in activities such as hoopers and hurdles will be on hand to display the basics of each discipline to your dog so that you can carry on having fun at home.

Our Have-a-Go area will be available with lots to offer, so there’s no need to pre-book and all activities are free of charge. Come along and watch your dog’s delightful discovery of new activities to enjoy.

Fido's Lido

Cotswold Outdoor Exploration Station

Bring your kids along to the play area within Cotswold Outdoor Exploration Station to let off some steam away from the main event area.

Demonstrations throughout the weekend

With live demostrations throughout the two days, there is always an impressive display just about to happen somewhere at Goodwoof.