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!
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 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
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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
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
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".
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!
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
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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 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
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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 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
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
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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.
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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!
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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!
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
With just a matter of weeks before Festival of Speed, there’s still time to take your day up a gear with one of our remarkable hospitality packages – here’s why it could be your best day out this summer…
By Rebecca Denne
The plentiful pops of Champagne, the buzz of like-minded motorsport enthusiasts in a relaxed environment and food that’s worthy of any Michelin-star restaurant. That’s right. Festival of Speed is just around the corner and the Goodwood team is getting prepared to welcome guests far and wide.
This year, as ever, there are some fantastic hospitality packages that will truly elevate your already thrilling day to new levels. Be it a day being wowed by Michelin-star restaurateur, Ollie Dabbous, in the all-new hospitality enclosure, the Surtees Pavilion as you indulge in gourmet delights and cocktail creations from the award-winning Brandon Ambrose, or a fabulous experience at Goodwood’s flagship sustainable restaurant, Farmer, Butcher, Chef. In short, there’s a package to suit every Festival of Speed enthusiast.
From the best views in the house to unrivaled lifelong memories with loved ones, here we meet a few avid Goodwood-goers as they share the reasons they come back year after year and why they implore you to indulge in a rather special hospitality package this summer.
Adrian Watts
“We’ve been going to the Festival of Speed for more than 10 years and it has become a must-do on the calendar for myself and my son Harry who’s 21. We are going this year and have booked hospitality once again as it's a great place to relax and regroup before heading back out to explore more of what Festival of Speed has to offer. We’ve done three different packages but most recently Startline Club and Library Lawn Garden Party. The year before, I booked a surprise for my brothers and dad to go up in the helicopter with my son for a trip around Goodwood – memories they’ll have forever.
Booking hospitality gives you the ability to have an area away from the crowds, enjoy some great food while discussing what you’ve seen and what you are looking forward to seeing. The staff are great and very attentive and the Library Lawn Garden Party is centrally located on-site, so it’s an ideal base. Festival of Speed is just a great day out. The ability to see everything from old cars to F1, rallying along with the bikes as well as seeing some of the best drivers – past and present – driving up the Hill. Mixed in with stalls and exhibits that are worth looking around,”
Jon Dawson
“I’ve been to Festival of Speed three times as a corporate customer and once myself as a non-corporate customer. It’s such a relaxing atmosphere with many varied things to see and do. Yes, it's all about cars and speed but with all the stalls and other areas – you can spend a huge amount of time not even around cars if you want to. The corporate location is a great base, viewing point and comfortable space for talking with customers and partners that are invited along. You would be mad to not consider a hospitality package and experience it – it’s the way to get the very best experience of the event. Decent food, easy to find, and creates a fantastic atmosphere for your guests. Plus, the view is fantastic – VIP treatment at a good price,”
Christopher Downing
“You can’t miss the sounds and the sights, plus the range of cars on the hillclimb – it’s unmissable and really the best day out any petrol head can have. My wife loves to enjoy a Champagne or two, too from our hospitality enclosure.”
Andrew Rogers
“This year I will be in the Clark Pavilion on the Saturday. I want to be closer to the action on the hill and be able to smell, hear and feel the vehicles going past. I hope that it really will get the senses tingling in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Hospitality offers the ideal area to take a break in comfortable chairs and shelter from the elements."
Remaining Festival of Speed hospitality packages are selling fast and available here or by calling the friendly Hospitality Team on +44 (0)1243 755054.