



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".




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




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?


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


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




The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.











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.






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


Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.


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


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.


From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill




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




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


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


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


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”.


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


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


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.


The origins of the collection lay in the possessions of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, and Duchess of Aubigny in France, to whom some of the paintings originally belonged.




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


...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.








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


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



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?


...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.


A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.


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?














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



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


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


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.


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 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.


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

Goodwood Aerodrome is a great way to arrive at Goodwood for events, for business or a visit. Suitable for both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft all year round.


Chichester/Goodwood Aerodrome (ICAO:EGHR IATA:QUG) is situated 1.5nm NNE of Chichester. Goodwood is an all-grass operating environment, with limited parking on apron areas. A Flight Information Service is provided by our Air Traffic team, who also coordinate the PPR requests for visiting aircraft. Call 01243 755061.
Goodwood Aerodrome is a CAA Licensed (Ordinary) operation. So that we can offer you the best possible experience when flying into Goodwood, you must contact Air Traffic and obtain PPR by calling 01243 755061. This ensures that we have the opportunity to advise you of the runway in use, any relevant operational details and also allows us to plan your parking arrangements, fuel uplift etc.
Please visit the Sales and Operations team at Goodwood Flying School to pay for landing fees and fuel uplift prior to departure.
If you want to enjoy the fastest way to arrive at the heart of the action at our flagship events, arriving by air at Goodwood Aerodrome will be the best option. We've collated all the information you need to ensure safe travel into and out of the Aerodrome.
All pilots must read the AIC before visiting Goodwoood Aerodrome during the below periods:
Festival of Speed period 10-13 July inclusive.
Qatar Goodwood Festival period 29 July- 2 August inclusive.
Revival period 12- 14 September inclusive.

Aircraft Engineering was established at Goodwood in 1968 originally to provide maintenance for our own aircraft. The business is thriving with a team of eight experienced aircraft engineers, led by our Chief Engineer Jason Albon. He is supported by an experienced team of aircraft engineers and technical airworthiness staff.

Goodwood Aerodrome has eight covered storage hangars with the capacity to house more than 100 fixed wing and rotary aircraft. There is also space to park aircraft outside.

The Aviation Innovation Centre, a joint venture between Across Safety and Goodwood Aviation, provides manufacturers and operators of aviation technologies with airspace, facilities and services.

Goodwood Aerodrome offers both AVGAS 100LL and JetA1, available from a bowser. Avgas 100LL is also available from a fixed installation. All fueling is undertaken by trained staff and available from opening time until 15 minutes before closing. Various Aeroshell oil grades are also available from the refueling team. If you flying abroad from Goodwood, you may be entitled to a VAT refund on fuel that you have purchased here via the Fuel Drawback Form
