

Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!


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".




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




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


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!


Estate milk was once transformed into ice-creams, bombes, and syllabubs, and the Georgian ice house still stands in the grounds in front of Goodwood House.











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 dining room is host to an original painting from the Goodwood collection of the 6th Duke as a child.


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 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!


Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style




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".


Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!




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!


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.


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.


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 (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


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


Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech




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




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




The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.


...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.




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?


...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?


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







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




The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.






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.


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


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.


4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.


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


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.
Dirt is something we often take for granted, but in truth, the ground beneath our feet is one of the most powerful influences on our health, our food, and our future. Patrick Holden CBE, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, has spent decades working to transform the way we grow, produce and consume food. Ahead of this year’s Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health, Patrick’s message is clear: soil health is public health.
“The soil microbiome is the foundation stone of public health.” – Patrick Holden
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Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems
After leading the Soil Association for 15 years, Patrick has dedicated his work to accelerating the transition towards more sustainable food systems on both a national and global scale. Through the Sustainable Food Trust, his team is influencing policymakers, producing reports such as Feeding Britain from the Ground Up, and spearheading frameworks like the Global Farm Metric, designed to help farmers everywhere measure sustainability in a harmonised way.
“Our mission is to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable food systems… but it isn’t happening fast enough.” – Patrick Holden
One of his newest projects, the Beacon Farmers Network, brings together farmers across the country who are committed to educating the next generation about where food really comes from. Patrick believes that real change happens when informed public opinion drives consumer choices — and in turn, influences both politicians and food companies.
The Power of Public Choice
Rather than pointing the finger at retailers and food companies, Patrick argues that the key lies in consumer behaviour.
“You can’t blame the big food companies. They’re serving our desire for cheap food… If we don’t buy their products, they’ll have to change and give us what we will demand in the future.” – Patrick Holden
This means educating children, families and communities about food provenance and better farming practices, so that healthier, more sustainable food becomes not just a niche choice but a mainstream expectation.
Interconnected Biomes: From Soil to Self
Patrick’s own farm in West Wales - the longest established organic dairy farm in the country - is a living example of these principles. His herd is fed from the land, without imported soya or intensively grown feed, producing rich, flavoursome milk that is crafted into award-winning cheese.
He explains how every stage of this process is connected:
“Everything is connected; nothing is separate. The farming world is a series of interconnected biomes… the soil microbiome, the food we produce, and our own digestive system.” – Patrick Holden
This cycle of soil, food, and health is fragile, and industrialised farming has broken many of those connections. But regenerative practices, such as diverse crop rotations, can rebuild fertility naturally and create nutrient-rich food for future generations.
A New Chapter for Farming and Health
Patrick believes we are standing at a turning point:
“Our health and the health of future generations depend on the vitality of the food we eat. The power of informed public opinion can enable us to step into a new world where the health of our children will be rebuilt through the fertility of the soil.” – Patrick Holden
Looking Ahead: The Goodwood Health Summit 2025
For Patrick, the Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health is more than just a conference; it’s a place where change begins.
“This gathering is incubating change. These are influential people who will go back into the world and share these ideas. Very often, it’s small gatherings like this that sit right at the epicentre of what can really change the world.” – Patrick Holden
On Thursday 2 October, Patrick Holden and a world-class panel of experts, including Mr James Kinross, Dr Federica Amati and Dan Kittredge chaired by Dr Chris van Tulleken at this year’s Goodwood Health Summit 2025 as they explore how soil health, food systems, and gut health are shaping the future of wellbeing.

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