Goodwood Revival Guest Reviews
Hello to Matthew and Tim of Twynhams Tours- Didn’t see an online request for us to review our recent 2025 Goodwood Revival Tour, so thought we’d write to you directly. B and I were smiling from the first minute of the first day! The surprise dinner was a great start and an excellent introduction to all of our fellow group members. Wish we’d thought to initiate a ‘What’s App’- style online group so that we could all share photos- maybe next time. Brooklands Hotel was a solid base- comfortable, modern, with a welcoming bar- all vital ingredients. The luxury coaches to the track and back were comfortable and expertly piloted, though the onboard coffee service was a little spotty… ha. Goodwood outdid itself on every score! We thought everyone did an admirable job of keeping a stiff upper lip regarding the weather changes, though a heads-up on packing a pair of Wellingtons might have been helpful to us sunny southern Californians. The cars and bikes on track, around the Revival grounds and even in the car parks were all beyond expectation. And for the fashionistas, 1940’s to 1960’s style, we enjoyed every minute.Though the Belmond Pullman train day required a crack-of-dawn start, it was beyond worth it. (Besides, with our time change from the States, we had no idea what time it was, anyway). It was true history on the RR tracks from first champagne greeting in the morning to last after dinner drink. And the Belmond folks were pure pros in every way, handling the train re-routing and accompanying coach pickups seamlessly. Finally, the day at Goodwood’s Village Hall was pure genius- dedicated covered grandstands, excellent food and drink, nearby track views out the windows even in the spitting rain, TV coverage if you wanted it, and a proper live town band playing in the background, Sgt. Pepper style! You lot should be congratulated on all the planning that went into the tour, along with the hands-on management that made it work every day. B and I finished off our stay in Brooklands with a visit to Mercedes Benz World, whose collection ranging from antiques to modern F1 cars was well worth the walk from the Brooklands Hotel. And if you haven’t picked up on it yet, we had a great adventure with you all. We would heartily recommend your Goodwood Revival Tour to everyone that shares our enthusiasm for the people, the cars and the heritage that make Motorsport worth celebrating! Attached are a couple photos, one so you remember who we are, and the other so you remember who Tim is… ha!
JY - September 2025
Thanks, Matt, for an excellent day yesterday at Goodwood. M and I really enjoyed the whole day - the experience on the Belmond was exceptional and we loved everything Goodwood had to offer from the racing through to all the stands and different areas around the whole site.Your team made the whole day run smoothly too.
NK - September 2025
Dear Matt, Tim, It was a great experience and pleasure to share our time with you. Thank you for organizing everything so perfectly and giving us also a very nice personal atmosphere.
K & U - September 2024
Good morning Matt, Just a short note to say thank you to you and your team for making the tour enjoyable. We were impressed with the catering both at the meet and greet and particularly at the circuit. We will certainly recommend Twynhams in the future. Keep up the good work.
J,H & W - September 2024
Hi Matt, Had hoped to say a proper thank-you and goodbye this morning, but two days of the Goodwood Revival and the Brits just totally whipped the wimpy Americans. I don’t want to tell you what time it was when we woke up! The tour and the event met all expectations. Yesterday with the paddock access, Assembly Rooms presentation (how much fun watching the Woodcote turn racing from out the windows), and Shell Grandstand was the topper. Will be spreading the Twynhams good word to all our car aficionado friends and look forward to some future tour adventures at Le Mans, Silverstone, and the Mille.
DW - September 2023
I just wanted to drop you an email telling you how much I enjoyed your tour to the Goodwood Revival. It’s been on my bucket list for a while and it exceeded all my expectations. Kudos to both Tim and Lawrence for going out of their way to make me feel welcome and informed. As a photographer, I had used to traveling solo, but it’s always nice to have someone to talk to and they are both super guys. Thanks again.
DP - September 2022
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed this trip. Tim and Lawrence were excellent guides, very helpful and knowledgeable which really enhanced the experience especially as it was our first visit to Goodwood. The only addition which you may want to consider is a “best dressed” competition on the coach – only because we would have won! We will certainly be returning with you.
KS - September 2022
We have had the most amazing trip - thank you! We really appreciate the thought and planning that went into the programme to make it such a special trip. The train was a very special experience - their good and service is exceptional. And Goodwood was so much fun. What an atmosphere! Tim was an excellent tour guide and such a nice person too! We've had some great chats with him this past few days. He was also very attentive in making sure Dad was taken care of, for which I am very grateful. I am sure it was an added stress to have an elderly, immobile guest but we never felt that anything was too much trouble. Please make sure to pass on our sincere thanks. We met some interesting people and got to know some of them really well. I am sure we will be keeping in touch! So thank you for creating a special tour and we are looking forward to seeing your range of UK tours for 2022!
CM - September 2021
Maximum number of guests on this tour - 24
