From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill

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

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

The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection

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

The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.

The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!

Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!

Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!

Revel in the history of our hounds with their family trees dating back to some of our earliest documents at Goodwood.

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 bricks lining the Festival of Speed startline are 100 years old and a gift from the Indianapolis Speedway "Brickyard" in 2011 to mark their centenary event!

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

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

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

For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!

Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".

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

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.

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.

One Summer, 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.

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 public race meeting took place in 1802 and, through the nineteenth century, ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ as the press named it, became a highlight of the summer season

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

Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998

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.

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

Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).

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

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

One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.

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.

Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998

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

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.

...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?

The origins of the collection lay in the possessions of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, and Duchess of Aubigny in France, to whom some of the paintings originally belonged.

Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!

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

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

One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.

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

A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam

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.

Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).

Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!

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

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.