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.
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 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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
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
Extracts from the 4th & 5th Dukes diaries are on display with red ink used to highlight great things that had happened.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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
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.
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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 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.
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.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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 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.
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 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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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!
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 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
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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 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.
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!
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.
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
21 March is the International Day of Forests, which is the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful ancient woodland sites across the Goodwood Estate.
In the United Kingdom, ancient woodlands cover just 2% of the land area. This scarcity highlights the crucial need to protect and preserve the woodland we do have. Ancient woodlands are defined by the existence of sustained tree cover and therefore, by the soils that have remained undisturbed by human activity for centuries. It is this untouched soil that has nurtured the development of complex ecosystems, making ancient woodlands irreplaceable sources of biodiversity and ecological abundance.
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One of the most remarkable woodland areas on the estate is the Valdoe, an ancient and semi-natural woodland spanning approximately 40 hectares. Its history can be traced back to the 13th century, and its current layout reflects its former use by the Charlton hunt, with segments arranged in an eight-pointed star pattern, giving the Master of the Hunt a line of sight in all directions.
Today, the eight-pointed star shape remains and is used as a ride system for forestry operations. The northern section of the Valdoe comprises of hazel coppice with oak standards, and the south consists of chestnut coppice with oak standards. The majestic oaks are left untouched to provide food and shelter to everything from bats to beetles, whilst the chestnut coppice is rotated on a 20-year cycle, ensuring a balance between a commercial supply but also providing different ages of woodland which is fundamental to many smaller mammals such as the dormouse and invertebrates. It is because of this that the Valdoe is a haven for biodiversity, including many plant species of ancient woodland indicators such as bluebells, dogs mercury, woodruff, butchers broom and wood sorrel.
At Goodwood, we take great pride in our woodland heritage, which dates back centuries. The estates historic parkland in particular, exhibits some very impressive and historic trees. Among the oldest inhabitants are the cork oaks planted outside the house, which were planted by 3rd Duke in 1740 who was interested in plants as well as animals. The forestry team have started to grow cork oak saplings from the tree seeds in the park and by mirroring the placement of these saplings opposite the original trees, ensures future generation can enjoy the benefits of these extraordinary trees.
A couple of decades later, the cedars of Lebanon (which feature in the book ‘Meetings with Remarkable Trees’ by Thomas Pakenham) were planted in 1761, at the request of the 3rd Duke of Richmond, who introduced species from many parts of the world. Of the original c. 1000 planted, only a few of these trees remain today.
There are also multiple striking sweet chestnuts planted near the Icehouse which were planted during the 16th and 17th centuries, the circumferences measuring between 6 to 7 meters. Amongst these, a beautiful old oak tree stands, possibly dating back 400 to 600 years.
The estate without trees would be a very different place and we're looking forward to celebrating some of our majestic trees throughout 2024.
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