Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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".
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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
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.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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.
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
We want to make your travel as easy as possible, without reducing HM Custom’s protection.
Notification of expected departures from and arrival at Goodwood should be given to either:
Goodwood ATS
Telephone: +44 (0)1243 755061
Facsimile: +44 (0)1243 755062 (Aerodrome hours)
Portsmouth Customs
Telephone: +44 (0)2392 952700
Facsimile: +44 (0)2392 852107 (hours: 0600 - 1200)
Useful telephone numbers:
Aerodrome: 01243 755087
Control Tower: 01243 755061
Gatwick Special Branch: 01293 531 994
EEC Destinations: Operators are asked to leave a completed notification form with ATS prior to departure.
Non – EEC Destinations: Operators must leave a completed notification form with ATS at least 4 hours prior to departure.
From EEC: Operators must leave a completed notification form with ATS at least 4 hours prior to arrival.
From Outside EEC: Operators must leave a completed notification form at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
The name, date of birth, nationality and passport number of all on board are needed. You must also declare your intentions to import or export any dutiable goods.
Passports are not needed for Channel Island flights but we advise you to take your passports in case you need to divert.
Changes to the details on the form, including changes of more than 30 minutes to the planned arrival or departure times should be given to ATS before your flight. Please allow sufficient time for us to inform Customs of the changes.
You can pass your flight details to Plymouth Customs direct. However, you must leave a completed notification form in ATS prior to departure and/or immediately after arrival and before crew or passengers leave the aerodrome.
Under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, you must obtain Special Branch clearance for flights to and from Northern Ireland, Eire, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, at least 12 hours prior to the flight. The name, address place and date of birth of all on board are needed for the clearance. The telephone number for Gatwick Special Branch is 01293 531 994.