The closest pub to Goodwood

The Fox Goes Free is the closest pub to Goodwood, our busy calendar regularly draws in participants from Horse Racing, Glorious Goodwood, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and similar motor-related gatherings. Or just join us after a long walk through the beautiful South-downs! See you soon.

Food and music festivals

Our close proximity to West Dean Gardens enhances our events calendar with food and music festivals which start in April and go on till October. The Fox Goes Free is often a popular watering hole for keen ramblers and cyclists enjoying our location at the foot of Levin Down in the beautiful South Downs.

Full event capability

We offer an excellent pre or après social for all the local events and cater for these with a well organised food, drink and accommodation offering.

At the Fox Goes Free there is always something going on!

Events at the pub

Weekday Roasts

Introducing the best part of a relaxing Sunday lunch to your weekdays

Warm your body and soul dining by our open fires

With a daily changing roast dinner

Book a table

Sunday Roast & Stay Deal

Enjoy a tasty Sunday roast, followed by a relaxing night’s stay & topped off with a sumptuous breakfast the next morning for only £120!

Book through our website or call/email for more information!

(Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or on major events)

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Fox Clay Shoots will be back soon!

Keep an eye on this space for shoots starting Autumn 2026

Call to book places

Fish & Chip Tuesday

Enjoy a freshly battered haddock, triple cooked

chips & house drink for only £19.95!

We’ll be running this until the end of July,

so don’t miss out!

Book a table

Local events

2026 Local Events

July 2026
Thurs 9th – Festival of Speed
Fri 10th – Festival of Speed
Sat 11th – Festival of Speed
Sun 12th – Festival of Speed
Summer holidays start Wed 22nd – Tues 1st Sep
Tue 28th – Glorious Goodwood
Wed 29th – Glorious Goodwood
Thurs 30th – Glorious Goodwood
Fri 31st – Glorious Goodwood

August 2026
Sat 1st – Glorious Goodwood
Fri 28th – Goodwood Racing
Sat 29th – Goodwood Racing
Sun 30th – Goodwood Racing
Mon 31st – Bank Holiday

September 2026
Tues 8th – Goodwood Racing
Thurs 17th – Pre-Revival
Fri 18th – Revival
Sat 19th – Revival
Sun 20th – Revival
Wed 23rd – Goodwood Racing

October 2026
Sun 11th – Goodwood Racing / Season finale
Sat 24th – Sun 1st Nov – Half Term
Sun 25th – Clocks go back
Sat 31st – Halloween

November 2026
Thurs 5th – Guy Fawkes night
Sun 8th – Rememberence Sunday Weald & downland Christmas Market

December 2026
Sat 19th – Sun 4th Jan 2027 – Half Term
Thurs 24th – Christmas Eve
Fri 25th – Christmas Day (Public Holiday)
Mon 28th – Boxing Day holiday (as 26th falls on a Saturday)
Thurs 31st – New Year’s Eve