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!
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".
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Many items came from Gordon castle in Scotland when it left family ownership, coming out from storage exclusively for Hound Lodge.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Spectate from the chicane at the Revival to see plenty of classic cars going sideways as they exit this infamous point of our Motor Circuit.
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
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".
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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.
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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 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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in will be a treasured memory.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
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.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
If the office Christmas party has accidentally fallen off your to do list and November’s crept up on you too, do not worry, it’s not too late. Although there’s limited time to go, here are our top tips for organising a truly memorable Christmas party.
Yes, when it comes to socialising, Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year so getting a date in the diary can be tricky. Thursday and Friday are typically the most popular days, but with budget and time constraints, mid-week is still an excellent choice to host a fantastic end-of-year party.
You are spoilt for choice when it comes to planning your party and the first key factor to consider is the theme. Are you envisaging a boozy lunch? Perhaps a black tie affair? Smaller companies who are just entertaining staff often prefer a packaged party where the hard work is done for you, from the theme to entertainment and menus. Opting for a more intimate affair this doesn’t mean you have to miss out on atmosphere - that’s where picking an excellent venue comes into play.
For companies with a larger budget, a bespoke party is more achievable. Grander venues with the ‘wow’ factor and the ability to tailor their parties to your needs are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. Incorporating morale boosting and team building activities alongside the Christmas party is growing in popularity too. What about pre-dinner spa treatments, clay shooting or cocktail making?
Whatever you choose, once your theme is determined, you can begin to build everything around it.
Try and think outside of the box. After a year spent in your offices and conference rooms, colleagues may need something a little different to get into the ‘party spirit’. As tempting as it may be to simply pick a bar closest to the office, you risk your ‘unimaginative’ choice being treated as ordinary after work drinks. Consider a venue with a difference, it doesn’t have to blow the budget to impress.
Do not underestimate the importance of the food. A good Christmas party has one objective – to allow everyone to kick back and relax - and you can be sure that most will be looking forward to eating good food and having a drink on the company. So give them what they want, and plenty of it! Choose a venue that will deliver delicious, high quality food that’ll get people talking… It is the one thing that will often tip the balance between a good and a great evening.
Although not everyone will want to dance, you can bet that a great majority will end up doing so. Therefore, it’s a good idea to consider the main demographic of your guests to try and plan entertainment that works for the majority. Don’t forget about background music on arrival and over dinner, as well as a DJ or live band for later in the evening. Beyond music, many companies are also arranging other forms of entertainment such as performers, or fairground rides or games that provide great distraction and in some cases, much needed ice breakers.
And finally…
The devil is in the detail, and no matter the size of your party, it’ll be the details that really set it apart:
Hopefully this will help you organise the very best Christmas party, however if you are unsure of where to start than contact the events team at Goodwood. We still have late availability across many of our fantastic venues ranging from £20 per person at The Kennels, to exclusive use of the State Apartments of Goodwood House. We’d be delighted to help you to create an unforgettable Christmas party.