

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!


Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.








The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection




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


A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam





According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".











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!






Extracts from the 4th & 5th Dukes diaries are on display with red ink used to highlight great things that had happened.






Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.


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!






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.


Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!


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 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




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


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 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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour


Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.






...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.


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.


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





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?



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


G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details


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


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




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


Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.


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


The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour




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).


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
Year-round, part-funded Forest School sessions supporting SEN and SEMH students. Small groups, high staff ratios and dedicated outdoor spaces build confidence, resilience, autonomy and connection.
Goodwood Education Trust offers immersive school trip experiences on the Goodwood Education Trust provides structured, outdoor learning programmes that complement the curriculum and support pupil wellbeing. Delivered in small groups within a dedicated natural setting, sessions are particularly beneficial for students requiring additional support, helping to develop confidence, resilience, engagement and positive relationships beyond the classroom.
Set within 20 acres of ancient woodland at Seeley Copse, the Goodwood Education Centre is the hub for educational visits. The purpose-built, accessible facility accommodates up to 60 pupils and enables safe, hands-on learning year-round, with coach and mini bus parking conveniently located opposite at the Home Farm.
All outdoor sites at Goodwood are busy working sites and we take the utmost care when hosting groups of children and young people. Experienced Education Guides are enhanced DBS checked, carry a first aid kit, know emergency procedures and are able to contact Goodwood Security Team or Emergency Services if required. Visiting teachers must ensure there is an adult amongst them who is trained in and responsible for first aid.
Educational visits are typically delivered in groups of 15–20 pupils. For Forest School and specialist provision, groups are necessarily smaller, with high staffing ratios and exclusive use of a dedicated outdoor learning space to ensure safety, security and familiarity. We calculate the number of Education Guides required to maintain both the safety and educational quality of your visit. Pupils must wear appropriate footwear and warm, waterproof clothing.
Suitable for both primary and secondary pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, as well as those excluded from mainstream education or at risk of exclusion. For secondary students, the approach is especially impactful, fostering autonomy and agency, encouraging collaboration and new relationships with trusted adults, and creating space to try new experiences with reduced fear of failure.



The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is a government-funded initiative that provides free holiday clubs for eligible children, including healthy meals and enriching activities during school holidays.
Discover if you qualify and how to get involved.
Workshops and visits are available as half-day (two-hour) or full-day (five-hour) experiences. For full-day sessions, please allow an hour for lunch. Arrival and departure times are flexible and will be agreed during your pre-visit planning.
Currently we are fully booked for long-term Forest School. Please contact us to discuss the needs of your students and the possibility of joining our waiting list. We may be able to offer a taster session to see if your group would benefit from this approach.
Sessions take place year-round. In the Copse itself there are three year-round outdoor learning spaces, for our exclusive use. The one nearest the Education Centre has a permanent shelter, while one within 5 minutes walk has a parachute canopy. We work outdoors in most weathers except in very high winds, when alternative activities can be arranged.
Woodland activity campfire-cooked snack is included. Please provide a packed lunch and snacks for breaks,being outdoors builds appetites. Fresh drinking water is available on site, so bring a reusable water bottle to refill throughout the day.
View the booking terms & conditions here.

Forest School creates opportunities to be successful whilst building teamwork, self-esteem and confidence. For one of our Student in particular, the number of lesson removals has dropped dramatically, and he has improved his engagement in lessons.
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Goodwood Education Trust has proudly delivered Holiday Activities and Food-funded summer programmes for the past three years, providing enriching outdoor learning and adventure. Information on the 2026 provision will be available soon.
