

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


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.




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




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


Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.


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



The Duke of Richmond holds the title of Duke of Richmond and Gordon. This title reflects the historical association with both the Richmond and Gordon families.









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








Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.




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


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".




For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!


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


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!


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!


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


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 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 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”.


Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.


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




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


After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.




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


...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.




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 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.


...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?



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.


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









Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.


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



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.


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.






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


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.


Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Congratulations! We look forward to welcoming you to Goodwood. The next step is to ring the Flying School Desk to book your flight. Please ring 01243 755066 to book.
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Please remember to bring your vouchers or letter with you. We'd also strongly recommend that you bring a camera to record the occasion!
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You don't need to wear any special clothing but comfort is definitely the order of the day. We do recommend that trousers and flat shoes are worn. If you are flying in the Piper Super Cub we do ask everyone to wear shoes that will enable you to get a good feel of the rudder pedals, therefore no heavy boots, we prefer trainers or deck shoes.
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There is plenty of free parking at Goodwood Aerodrome but it can get very busy so you might not be able to park right next to the Flying School.
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There are a selection of places to eat at Goodwood - and depending on the experience you are taking, some have a delicious lunch included. There is a cafe, currently based in the Old Control Tower at the Motor Circuit, which is a short walk from the Aerodrome. There is also the Bar & Grill, which is part of the Goodwood Hotel, which serves delicious lunches or the Farner Butcher Chef, again part of the hotel, which is open for dinner and also for Sunday lunches. Find out more.
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You are very welcome to bring family and friends with you - but we ask that children are supervised at all times. In some of the experiences in our modern Cessnas a guest is included in the fight. However, as the Piper Super Cub and Harvard are two seater aircraft there is only room for you and your Flight Instructor.
Please take note of the instructions from your Flight Instructor and the Goodwood Flying School team as your safety is of paramount importance to us.
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We pride ourselves on ensuring that the highest possible standards are met. Our fleet of aircraft are are maintained by our own in-house CAA/EASA approved Aircraft Engineering & Maintenance department, who are based at Goodwood Aerodrome.
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In order to qualify for a LAPL or PPL you need to be over the age of seventeen, although you can take lessons and log them from fourteen. You can solo fly on your 16th Birthday!
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There are medical requirements which are not excessively stringent. Glasses can be worn and do not prevent a prospective pilot from flying, although you need to produce a six-month prescription and a spare pair of glasses. Our team can give you advice on your medicals.
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Of course! We have a wide range of instructors to suit everyone and they are all readily available to help you through from start to finish.
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Yes of course! We have a thriving Flying School with highly trained and very well thought of instructors. Have a look at the Flying School or ring 01243 755066 to find out more.
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Yes, Goodwood Hotel is just a short distance from the Motor Circuit. For more information on the hotel, please click here.
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