

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


When the 9th Duke won the Double Twelve at Brooklands in 1931 he never drove without it throughout his successful driving career.


The inaugural BARC Members' Meeting took place at Goodwood on 13th Augurst 1949.


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.




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




...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.


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




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.

















Every single item from plates to pictures has its own home within the Lodge, with our butler (James) has his own "bible" to reference exactly what is out of place.


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



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



When the 9th Duke won the Double Twelve at Brooklands in 1931 he never drove without it throughout his successful driving career.






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


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.


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



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”.


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.


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


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.






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?








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







...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.


Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.


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







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


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




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


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).





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






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.


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.


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).


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
The Goodwood Hotel has been named one of the UK’s top hotels in this year’s prestigious The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay guide.

Winners were chosen by the editorial travel team who visited all the hotels in the guide and rated The Goodwood Estate as the winner of Best Hotel in the Southeast.
Andrew Coggings, Goodwood Managing Director of Entertaining and Hospitality said: “We are all thrilled to receive this tremendous accolade, especially in the most challenging of times. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff that we have been able to continue delivering outstanding experiences for our guests.”
Set in the heart of the South Downs and within easy reach of the West Sussex coast, The Goodwood Hotel offers seasonal dinning at its field to fork, organic restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef. Activities include children’s forest school sessions, farm tours, and guided woodland walks in the 12,000 acre estate. It is the second award for the hotel, which also won best Large Hotel of the Year in the 2019/20 Beautiful South Awards.
The new edition of The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay was published at the weekend (October 11). It is a comprehensive list of the UK’s best hotels, with 80 detailed reviews and a search tool allowing readers to find the perfect staycation.
Duncan Craig, Travel Editor, The Times and The Sunday Times said: “You'll be delighted to hear that our reviewers have selected The Goodwood Estate as one of our best hotels in the country.”
“The annual Sunday Times Best Places to Stay guide, featuring the very best British hotels, has become the gold standard of the industry over the past decade. It's a tribute to this thriving sector that even in this most challenging of years, we've seen a raft of exciting new openings, as well as established names upping their games. Whatever style of getaway you're looking for, in whatever region, you can be sure of a welcoming and safe place to stay,” he added.