Guys, I used to live in Pulborough - its about 35 minutes from Goodwood, and as Trevor says, best approach to the event is from the north. You can also look at Fittleworth.
If you want cheap(er) accomodation, you can book a
Travelodge | Cheap hotels throughout the UK & Ireland
- quite a few in and around the area.
Arundel is beautiful and there are some nice hotels outside the main town. Your wives will love visiting the castle and shops. There is also one of the best English pubs around nearby - the Black Rabbit
Black Rabbit, Offham, West Sussex, BN18 9PB - pub details # beerintheevening.com
But if you have rather more money to blow, you can arrive in style via helicopter - e.g.
Helicopter Charter to Goodwood Revival 2011
and forget the queues.
dont rule put staying in Petworth or North Chapel, which are both very quaint, and will be about 35 mins drive to the revival if you get up at a reasonable time.
HTH - I will def be there this year.
Kevin
btw - Grandstand tickets, although a little pricey are well worth it.