

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.




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?


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 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.



Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.









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!


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






A bell under each place at the table to signal if butlers can come back in to the dining room, a guests privacy is always paramount.




Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented


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".


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.






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


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


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










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.


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”.


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.




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 exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!






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


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





...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?


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto









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




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




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!


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!



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.


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.


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


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


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.
Thank you for booking The Downs Experience here at Golf At Goodwood. We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Downs Course very soon.
Please find important information below that you will need to know ahead of your visit.


The Downs Experience takes place at The Downs course, but you will sign in at The Kennels. For directions, please visit our Estate Map.
To book your experience, please fill out the attached form. After this form has been filled out, please email to golf@goodwood.com and they will be able to book your experience. Alternatively, please call 01243 755133.
Once you have agreed your booking date and tee time, please make sure you arrive in plenty of time to enjoy the practice facilities before your round of golf.
Please make sure you bring your clubs and golf balls. Please do dress appropriately for the weather.
When you arrive at Goodwood you will be greeted in the car park by your host for the day and they will sign you in. They will show you to the changing rooms where you have a personalised locker to use for the day.
Your host will then take you to the driving range and give you a basket of range balls. After you’ve warmed up for your experience, you will then take on 18 holes of The Downs Course in one of our unique GPS Woody Buggies.
After your round, your host will greet you back at The Kennels where they will clean your clubs and present you with your metal bag tag to take home with you.
Pace of play is very important here at Golf At Goodwood and your round of golf should take you no longer than four hours and 20 minutes.
We’re a very accessible, relaxed and informal club. There is no strict dress code on The Downs Course.
Goodwood has a wide range of dining options including at The Kennels where you can enjoy superb dining in stylish, welcoming and elegant surroundings. For more information, please speak to the team when you are booking your experience.
If you do need refreshments on course, there is a Gazebo where you can get food and drinks to enjoy throughout your round.
Please note refreshments are not included in the experience.
The experience may be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions (e.g snow, ice, heavy rain or high winds). Please call 01243 755133 if you're in any doubt.
If you have any questions or queries our friendly team are happy to help.
Call us on 01243 755133 or email us at golf@goodwood.com