ENGLAND & the GOODWOOD REVIVAL
SPECIAL GUESTS – BRIAN REDMAN, ALAIN DeCADENET & DEREK BELL
The Goodwood Revival is the only major sporting event in the world to take place completely in period. Furthermore, Goodwood is the only classic circuit in the world to be entirely in its original form and the whole site has been maintained and dressed to be exactly how it was in the heyday of motor racing – perfect in every detail. It is the ‘ultimate’ experience – a magical step back in time to a different era, celebrating both motor racing and flying. You will enjoy the thrill of watching the world’s most exotic and valuable historic racing cars being driven absolutely on the limit. The event is an intoxicating mix of incredible machinery, extraordinary driving, fabulous fashion, and the glorious noise of the world’s most evocative cars and aircraft. Also we’ll get to enjoy the private cricket match at Lord March’s fabulous Estate, join the entrants for high tea in the Marque and watch as a lone Spitfire gives us an awesome air display.
As a suitable warm up to the event we spend three days at the London’s Gloucester Hotel. Accompanied by Alain DeCadenet we visit a number of Kensington Mews private garages which conceal some of the great classic and racing cars in the country. Also planned is an afternoon visit to the ‘Battle of Britain’ Air Museum. A special day out to the Cotswolds includes a visit to the Jaguar factory and the British Heritage Car Museum.
Ultimate Goodwood – it just keeps getting better!
Allowing you to enjoy this event in total your Goodwood Revival includes admission to the ‘Ultimate’ Salvadori Hospitality Suites. Not only do you get track side viewing but the privacy of our own marquee which includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea with continuous service of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Paddock access is also offered, an opportunity to see the cars up close and mix with both drivers and celebrities. Included in your welcome packet will be a souvenir program and ear set to tune into Radio Goodwood throughout the week-end.
Arrival & Departure City: London
Highlight 'Walkabout' of the Racing Paddock & WWII airplane park with Alain DeCadenet plus dinner guests Derek Bell and Brian Redman.
Tour Date: September 9–17 9 days
Tour Price: $5,250 pp/ twin occupancy $1,350 single supplement
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Sept. 9 Arrival pick-ups at London’s Heathrow International Airport. Once we are all gathered we journey up to Stratford-upon-Avon in the Midlands. Welcome drinks before dinner at our hotel.
DAY 2 Sept. 10 A day in the Cotswolds and a visit to Jaguar. Our luxury coach takes us through the beautiful countryside where we have slated a visit to the British Heritage Car Museum, lunch in an idyllic village and an afternoon visit to the Jaguar factory. Dinner this evening is at a country Inn
DAY 3 Sept. 11 This morning we return to London and include a visit to the Battle of Britain Museum, an historic look at the aircraft that defended Britain, and then a visit to the Churchill War Rooms, the nerve centre of WWII in the heart of London. This evening’s dinner is at one of the finest restaurants in London.
DAY 4 Sept 10 This morning we meet Alain DeCadenet for a walk through the Kensington Mews where we visit a number of race car preparation garages and talk with fellow car collectors. This afternoon and evening is left free for your personal touring or shopping. If you wish we can obtain great seats to a West End show.
DAY 5 Sept. 13 Today we depart London and head to the south coast. En route a visit to Stonehenge and a lunch stop in Salisbury. This afternoon a visit to Lord March’s Estate and the annual cricket match followed by High Tea and a Spitfire flying demonstration. Dinner this evening is at our hotel with a guest speaker.
DAY 6 Sept. 14 A morning visit to Lord Montague’s National Car Museum. This afternoon we start our Goodwood program. Today we have General Entry as this is the best day to stroll around the course and exhibits and get a feel for the event. We are also guests at Bonham’s auction. This evening is at your leisure.
DAY 7 Sept. 15 The start of Goodwood proper. This morning we settle into our VIP Hospitality Suite alongside the main straight. We also have a private Grandstand available. This morning we meet once again with Alain who will take us for a walkabout in the Paddock where we meet a number of famous drivers and their guests. Food and drinks are available at the Suite and a wonderful luncheon will be served. Later in the afternoon traditional cream tea will be served, We also anticipate some guest celebrity’s meeting us in the Suite throughout the week-end. Dinner this evening is a casual ‘pub’ night.
DAY 8 Sept. 16 Once again we return to Goodwood and our VIP Suite for the final day of the event. You will have already noticed that the driving is quite aggressive despite the incredible value of the cars. Today the drivers will give it their all. You will experience an amazing day of Historic Car Racing. This evening at our farewell dinner we’ll be joined by five time Le Mans winner Derek Bell and Formula 5000 champ Brian Redman.
DAY 9 Sept. 17 This morning our tour concludes. Following breakfast we start our private transfers back to London’s Heathrow International Airport.
WHAT’S INCLUDED? Luxury accommodations at the 4* London Gloucester hotel and the 4* Portsmouth Marriott hotel, full English breakfasts throughout, dinners, lunches and afternoon teas as per itinerary; visits to Churchill Cabinet Rooms, Battle of Britain Museum, Thames boat cruise, Kensington Mews walkabout, West End Musical, Stonehenge, Lord March Private Charity Cricket Match, Lord Montague’s National Car Museum, three days at Goodwood Historic Races with Ultimate Salvadori VIP Hospitality Suite, Bonhams Auction, dinners with celebrity guests, private coach transportation, hotel/airport transfers, all taxes. .
THE GOODWOOD REVIVAL
Allowing you to enjoy this event in total your three days at the Goodwood Revival includes admission to the ultimate VIP Salvadori Hospitality Suite. Not only do you get track side viewing but the privacy of our own marquee which includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea and continuous service of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. All this and period entertainment of WWII aircraft and WAAF entertainers. Paddock access is also offered, an opportunity to see the cars up close and mix with both drivers and celebrities. Included in your welcome packet will be a souvenir program and ear set to tune into Radio Goodwood throughout the week-end. .
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Friday - 9:00am – 5:00pm Lord Montague National Car Museum. Official practice day. Bonham’s Auction
Saturday - 9:00am – 6:00pm Highlight races – hugely popular St. Mary’s saloon (sedan) car race featuring a host of
famous Drivers. Historic Grand Prix cars and the TT motor cycles also race today
Sunday - 9:00am – 6:00pm Highlight races include the sensational RAC ‘Tourist Trophy’ for sixties GT cars and the
super fast Whitsun Trophy for prototype sports cars. 2nd appearance of the GP cars, TT
bikes and Saloons. Lunch time performance by RAF band an Battle of Britain fly by.
ABOUT OUR CELEBRITY GUESTS:
The ‘Revival’ attracts a ‘who’s who’ in motor racing and it is always interesting to check out the celebrities. Our special passes to the paddock, the ultimate Salvadori Suite and the private cricket function at Goodwood House allows us great opportunity to meet many of these people. During the event we are joined by the likes of Alain DeCadenet, Brian Redman, Derek Bell and Richard Attwood among others.
PERIOD DRESS
Part of the fun of the ‘Revival’ week-end are the lengths that attendee’s go to ‘play the part’. Some of the outfits are truly remarkable and fun to look at. For overseas visitors this can be a bit more of a challenge with overloading existing or adding extra suitcases. However, you can quite simply be part of the scene without causing too much tribulation. First, period dress is only necessary to enter the paddock area. However, as this is so much part of the whole Goodwood ‘thing’ you really don’t want to exclude yourself. Ladies can quite simply wear dresses/skirts/blouses (hats are a big thing) even pant suits – denims, jeans and emblazoned t-shirts will not work. If you are up to the challenge Goodwood was part of the swinging sixties and micro-minis and hot pants will gain you entry and lots of attention! Gentlemen have it even easier as blazers, slacks and sweaters (cricket/tennis type) are very acceptable.
