

Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,000 people. We were expecting 2000!


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.


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.




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


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.




The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!









As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere


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






Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.


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.






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.




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


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


For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation


"Give me Goodwood on a summers' day and you can forget the rest."


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


After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' 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”.










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


Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.


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.


FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb


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




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


David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!




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?


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.


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.




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



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


...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?



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.


The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!


As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere


...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


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


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




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!


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



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.


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


Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.


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.


Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.


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!


The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Meet Matt Bristow Slade, a Goodwood Aero Club member, who recently passed his Private Pilot License (PPL) at Goodwood Flying School. Matt is currently studying for his Commercial ATPL exams.
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What do you do outside of flying?
I am currently studying for my Commercial ATPL exams. Prior to this, I worked full-time. I love attending events at Goodwood whenever I can, and I enjoy exploring new places and traveling to different countries—which fits perfectly with my passion for flying!
Have you always had an interest in flying?
I've been interested in flying all my life and it's always been a dream of mine to make it a career. I never thought I’d reach the point I’m at today, but with hard work and dedication, I’m finally here! As a teenager, I joined the RAF cadets, which gave me valuable insights into the aviation world, from basic flying experience to the theory behind it. As a child, I also attended as many airshows as I could convince my parents to take me to!
How has your flying journey at Goodwood been?
My flying experience at Goodwood has been amazing. Due to my passion of pursuing a career in aviation, I had my sights set on being the best pilot I could be from the outset and the Flying School have catered for that passion extremely well! All of the flight instructors are invested in you and your progression throughout getting your licence, they are more than happy to go above and beyond with any potential struggles that you may face as an individual. It is amazing as you can really build a bond with the instructors. I was amazed at how accommodating the whole team in the Flying School were with fitting your lessons in and catering them to each individual.

What was the best piece of advice you were given?
The best piece of advice that I was given by one of my instructors, is that you will never stop learning along your aviation journey, you need to keep your mind open and always want to better yourself. The safest pilots are the ones always willing to learn.
What was the hardest part of doing your PPL?
The hardest part for me about doing my PPL was making sure that I was always ready and prepared for my lessons before turning up for them. Due to my busy schedule outside of doing my Private Licence, it meant I was trying to fit lots into a short time frame. The whole PPL syllabus comes with theory books which help you with your theory test knowledge and the actual theory behind the practical flying, before each lesson I made sure that I would pre-brief on what I would be learning that day before turning up, so when I did arrive, we could have a prompt brief with the instructor and get up flying and I knew what to expect that lesson.
Now that you have passed, what’s next?
Now that I have gained my PPL, I’m qualified to begin my Commercial Flight Training, which I’m undertaking at a commercial flight school along the modular route. My ultimate goal is to fly fulltime for an airline, and I also plan to earn my Flight Instructor License so I can help new pilots starting their own journeys in aviation.
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