Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
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!
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
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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 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”.
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
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 will be a treasured memory.
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
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!
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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).
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Today is World Environment Day and this year’s theme Generation Restoration focuses on three pivotal areas: Land Restoration, Combatting Desertification, and Enhancing Drought Resilience.
We are taking a moment to raise awareness about the critical environmental challenges that face our natural world, and to share some of the efforts we are making across Goodwood Estate to combat these challenges and preserve our beautiful landscape.
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Our innovative pond creation project has been a remarkable success, thanks to the hard work of the Goodwood pigs. Over the last few months, these diligent animals have transformed the estate’s landscape by employing a traditional ‘gleying’ technique. This project, allows the pigs to create a natural seal for the pond by mixing layers of straw, manure, organic material, and clay. After just six weeks, the new pond displayed impressive water levels without the need for artificial liners.
The estate has dedicated areas to nature recovery; such as the Nature Reserve at Levin Down, our three SSSI sites and our rewilding area. Each site with a varying degree of management, gives nature a chance to recover, restore and reestablish functional ecosystems. For example, our rewilding site, previously a quarry, was backfilled with the soil excavated from surrounding housing development sites. It has gone from strength to strength, the bare soil is now carpeted with many botanical species from marsh grasses to teasels and supports ground nesting bird species such as snipe and lapwings, to smaller seed eating birds like goldfinches, whilst benefitting multiple pollinators. Furthermore, in less than three years of the land use change, we discovered multiple species of orchids. Not only does land restoration improve biodiversity, it also reduces the risk of flooding, soil erosion and nutrient run off, to name a few.
Our three-year hedgerow planting plan has been completed, with nearly 900 meters of hedgerow species planted across various parts of the estate and over 800m of hedgerow laid and rejuvenated. Hedgerows form the largest wildlife habitat in the UK, acting as crucial connectors between fragmented habitats. They provide sanctuary and food for a diverse array of flora and fauna, from mammals and insects to birds and bats. These green corridors also protect livestock from harsh weather and enhance soil health.
Since 2019, our tree planting scheme has resulted in 177,550 new trees across the estate. In recent years by planting trees without tubes or stakes, the estate was able to plant up to 3,700 trees per hectare. By planting this way, we account for natural factors like deer damage, drought, or pests, ensuring the survival of most trees without relying on non-biodegradable materials. This approach has saved 27,600 plastic tree guards from being used over the past year.
In addition to tree planting, our riparian bunds help to reduce the speed in which water reaches the river, so that the river banks are able to cope during periods of high rainfall, preventing erosion, sedimentation and reducing the risk of flooding in surrounding villages. These zones connect terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, supporting their health and resilience. Our work in these areas is crucial for maintaining the delicate balance of our natural habitats.
The farm also continues to grow cover crops to improve the soil structure, reduce soil erosion, the leaching of nutrients and runoff. A cover crop will break up the ground with roots to encourage water uptake and allow water to permeate into the soil. Additionally, soils become nutrient deficient when left uncovered as they are exposed to the elements; in periods of high rainfall, the soil itself, nitrogen and other essential minerals will run off the fields contaminating local water courses. Having a cover crop retains these minerals in the soil and makes nutrients more readily available for future crops
The Goodwood Forestry team has installed rainwater harvesting systems on buildings within the forestry yard, and tenants across the estate have followed suit. This stored water will be invaluable during the dry summer months, reducing our overall water usage and helping us manage water scarcity more effectively.
Our Golf at Goodwood teams have created an ecology plan in which they highlighted ‘drought’ as an increasing risk. To combat this, the team planted drought resistant grasses across the courses ensuring resilience against climate change and reducing dependency on irrigation during summer months.
As an estate, we are proud of the steps we are taking to protect our environment and preserve the natural beauty of our landscape. Through land restoration, combatting desertification, and enhancing drought resilience, we are committed to making a positive impact on the planet for future generations.
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