For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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.
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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
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 Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.
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!
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 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.
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!
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
The Hornets tell us how much they love attending the Goodwood Revival each year
Who are you?
We are a group of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts called the ‘Hornets’. All old friends from different parts of the UK who share the love of owning and riding vintage Harleys and Indians.
The Hornets are a group at the Goodwood Revival recreating the style of a 1940s and 1950s American motorcycle gang on bikes from the era too.
How long have you been a part of the Hornets?
Oh gosh, we have been friends for years! We’ve been attending the Goodwood Revival as the Hornets for the last six years.
How did your group get involved with the Revival?
It was through our leader, Huggy. He’d been attending the event since the very first Goodwood Revival.
He was asked by Juliis Thergood to put together an “authentic” 1940/1950s bike gang. Huggy asked some friends that first and foremost, have a real passion for our bikes and riding them.
These bikes are ridden as much as possible. Some of us even commute to work across London on them! I think we see them as just a really cool mode of transport. We ride together as much as we can and travel to bike festivals and gatherings all over Europe.
Someone at the Revival one year asked us how we got the bikes to look so dirty and used. I think they were quite surprised when we told them it’s because we ride them all the time.
What do you do at the Revival?
We bring along around 11 vintage American motorcycles, from 1920s board track racers and Wall of Death bikes, a late 1920s Indian scout, a couple of 1940s Harley Flathead 45s, Flathead big twins, a couple of Panheads from the 1950s, an Indian chief and a BSA single flat tracker (ironically ridden by one of the lads called Harley).
What has made you return to the Revival so many times?
We see being part of the Goodwood Revival as an honour and we embrace our role as event ambassadors.
For us, it’s all about the people, a bit like life really. We love the interaction with the public. Some want to have their photos taken with us, some people want to talk about the bikes and some want to talk about our outfits. We particularly love it when they try to have a secret picture taken with us. Before they know it, we’re posing with them and offering them to come and sit on one of our bikes.
A few years ago, we designed a Goodwood Hornets badge so we could give guests a little something to take home with them. The first year we gave away 1,500 badges and have been doing this ever since. We’ve found that guests are starting to collect them each year, especially children. Last year, one little fan turned up not only with all their badges but also a homemade hornets t-shirt. If you ever wanted to see ten grown men with a tear in their eye, that was the moment!
Over the years our kids, wives and girlfriends have become very much part of our time at the Revival and now can be seen stealing the limelight on our bikes. There seems to be just as many photos of the them as there are of us. It has become a real family affair, and long may it continue.
Over the years, we’ve become friends with lots of the other volunteers and it’s great to see them and have a little chuckle again.
Favourite Revival moment?
Along with meeting some amazing members of the public, it’s amazing to meet some of our heroes, not only from the word of motorsport but from stage, screen, art and music.
Our best highlight has to be taking part in the parade laps. This was our chance to show the public that we are not just a static display and that we really do ride our bikes! Plus, we loved hearing the cheers of the crowd and all the waving.
What will you be doing at the Revival this year?
Remember to visit us to collect the new 2019 badge design!
Do you have any fun stories you’d like to share?
One-year Huggy, our illustrious leader, lost one of his gloves. Now Huggy is a little obsessive about his gloves….
One of us fortunately found the missing glove, however rather than return the glove, Huggy’s glove went on an adventure all around the Revival. He met all sorts of characters and a few famous people, plus he even got to ride round the Demon Drome Wall of Death, during his search.
Huggy’s glove’s journey was lucky enough to be documented on Instagram. He was blissfully unaware of this until on Sunday night when his glove sent a picture asking where he was…
Ever since Huggy glove has been travelling searching the world but rumour has it that he is heading back to the Revival this year in the hope he may be re-united with his owner.