



Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.


For icons of British saloon car racing, featuring Capris, Camaros, Mustangs and more.


Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill




King Edward VII turned his back on the traditional morning suit and donned a linen suit and Panama hat. Thus the Glorious Goodwood trend was born.




...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?


Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto



Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in.











The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.






A huge variety of glassware is available for each wine, all labelled by grape type to give the best flavour profile.


Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill



The Hill Start Line is marked by bricks taken from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.



Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.


Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially opened in September 1948 when Freddie March, the 9th Duke and renowned amateur racer, tore around the track in a Bristol 400


The Revival takes you back to the original Goodwood era from 1948-1966.


The Hill Start Line is marked by bricks taken from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.




The most prestigious event in historic motorsport, the race that everyone wants to win.


After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.


Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill


The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.










After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.



The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.


King Edward VII turned his back on the traditional morning suit and donned a linen suit and Panama hat. Thus the Glorious Goodwood trend was born.


King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.


Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style


The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.


The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.




After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.




The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.


...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?




The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.




The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.


Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.







...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?


...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?



...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?



...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?


A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.




...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?




Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill










The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour



Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.


Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.


Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.


Easy boy! The charismatic Farnham Flyer loved to celebrate every win with a pint of beer. His Boxer dog, Grogger, did too and had a tendancy to steal sips straight from the glass.


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto


The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.


Easy boy! The charismatic Farnham Flyer loved to celebrate every win with a pint of beer. His Boxer dog, Grogger, did too and had a tendancy to steal sips straight from the glass.


We have been host to many incredible film crews using Goodwood as a backdrop for shows like Downton Abbey, Hollywood Blockbusters like Venom: let there be Carnage and the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Anyone for cricket?! A special Chichester Festival Theatre cricket match will be taking place on 31st August at Goodwood’s stunning and historic cricket ground. Come along and watch for a free family day out in (hopefully) beautiful August sunshine.
Anyone for cricket?! A special Chichester Festival Theatre cricket match will be taking place on 31st August at Goodwood’s stunning and historic cricket ground. Come along and watch for a free family day out in (hopefully) beautiful August sunshine.
We’ve invited lots of special guests from shows past and present to make up the Visitors Team and CFT's very own Artistic Director, Justin Audibert, will be captaining the CFT crew.
Full line up will be available soon.
This is a free event so we encourage friends and families to come with rugs and chairs for a very jolly afternoon! You’ll find a marquee selling delicious cakes, ice-creams, teas, coffees and soft drinks to keep everyone refreshed but you’re very welcome to bring a picnic too.
There will also be a chance to enter a fabulous competition to win a night at Goodwood Hotel, lunch at Farmer, Butcher, Chef and a pair of tickets to the press night of Redlands.
Cricket is the oldest of the sports played at Goodwood, having been played there since at least 1702, and has been supported by all the Dukes of Richmond. There have been regular cricket teams at Chichester Festival Theatre over the years too; famously, the director Sam Mendes (the colour photograph below) owed his first job at Chichester to his prowess at the game!
Sam Mendes is one of the patrons of CFT’s fundraising appeal for The Nest, a new 120-seat studio theatre created to be a vibrant hub for talent development and innovative and community performances. All funds raised from the cricket match will contribute to The Nest Appeal.
Getting to Goodwood:
The car park opens at 1pm, the match starts at 2.30pm, with tea at 4pm and ends around 6pm.
Please use PO18 0QB for Satnav. This will take you to the gates by the Goodwood Hotel or what3words: forehand.span.hoaxes for precise car parking location. Parking is accessed by driving up New Barn Hill to Gate 1, opposite the Farm entrance, with spaces available for Blue Badge holders.
Marshalls will be in place to help guide traffic.
In case of rain, please check the Chichester Festival Theatre website for arrangements.