

For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation


When the 9th Duke won the Double Twelve at Brooklands in 1931 he never drove without it throughout his successful driving career.


The early Members' Meetings were held for BARC Members, there were 71 between 1949 and 1966.


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




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.




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


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).


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



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











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






Within the boot room are hooks for 20 people, enough for all of the Lodges 10 bedrooms.








When the 9th Duke won the Double Twelve at Brooklands in 1931 he never drove without it throughout his successful driving career.




Over the years, the Revival has honoured legends like Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Dan Gurney and more.


The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS


The Hill Start Line is marked by bricks taken from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


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


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.


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










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



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.


After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.


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.


FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb


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.


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


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!






...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.




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




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



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.


...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.


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.


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!


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




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


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


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




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


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.



Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.


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


The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.


Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.




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


Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.


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

Here at Goodwood Flying School, we offer a range of courses and training, all of which are tailored to your requirements. We can take you from your first flight to advanced courses for the qualified pilot.

The PPL is a licence of an internationally recognised standard and allows you to add more additional ratings than the NPPL. It requires a minimum of 40hours of training. The PPL is a good place to start if you wish to progress to Commercial or more advanced flying than the NPPL allows. You can train for your PPL on the Cessna 172 or the Piper Cub.
The National Private Pilot Licence requires a minimum of 32 hours training, with less rigorous medical standards than the PPL. It is valid in the UK for aircraft up to 2,000kg and a maximum of 3 passengers. This is the ideal licence for the leisure pilot, but can easily be upgraded to a PPL by undertaking additional training. You can train for your NPPL on the Cessna 172 or the Piper Cub.
Our simulator has been developed to represent our Cessna 172 training fleet as accurately as possible, with high-quality visuals and realistic control feedback. While time on the simulator cannot be logged towards the hours required for licence issue, it can be an invaluable supplement to time in the aircraft. In the simulator we can go deeper into a wider range of emergency scenarios than possible in the real aircraft, practice navigation methods or instrument flying procedures, or simply keep in touch with flying during periods of poor weather.
We offer a range of options for qualified pilots including flight instructor training so you can pass your skills and knowledge onto others. Please view our additional training courses below.
The FIC will take you back to the exercises covered in your own PPL, and look at them in a fresh way as you learn how to impart your flying skills, knowledge and airmanship to the next generation of pilots. We can also teach the Class Rating Instructor (CRI) course.


The tailwheel conversion course is carried out on our Piper Super Cub. The length of the course is dependent on how quickly you develop your skills to the standard required, there is no minimum hours requirement or final test. The Cub is a great first tailwheel aircraft and this course will open up a whole new range of exciting aircraft to you!
Farm strips can come with a variety of additional challenges that you may not have encountered in your flying before. After brushing up your circuits at Goodwood, we can visit a selection of local strips of varying degrees of difficulty, to help you gain skill and confidence. It is also tremendous fun!
The IMC Rating allows you to fly with lower weather minima and make instrument approaches to aerodromes that are suitably equipped. It cannot be used outside the UK unless permission is granted by the appropriate authority of another country.
If you already hold an IMC Rating and wish to upgrade your qualification to the full Instrument Rating, the CBIR course allows a route to achieve this, taking into account prior instrument flight instruction and experience. Please contact us to discuss what will be required for you. We offer the CBIR course for single-engined aircraft only.
From facing your fears with our Fear of Flying course or take it a step further with our Companion lessons.
We can help you overcome a fear of flying. Getting a better understanding of what is involved and taking it slowly will help you become more comfortable or maybe even change your feelings to positive enjoyment of being in the air!

Taking it a step further, our companion course is similar to the early stages of learning to fly. It will give you a better appreciation of what is going on when you fly as a passenger, and develop the skills and confidence required to take control of the aircraft, communicate with Air Traffic and return safely to an aerodrome should your pilot require assistance during flight.


Goodwood Flying School is such a friendly, relaxed environment and has a great training programme. The whole experience was really enjoyable.
PPL Student