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Events
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Festival of Speed
Why don't the F1 cars race the hill?
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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Goodwood Revival
Goodwood Heroes
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".
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Members' Meeting
More than motorsport...
Ferret racing and duck herding are two of the many off-track activities at Members' Meeting -
Qatar Goodwood Festival
Why does everyone wear hats?
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.
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Goodwoof
Start in style
The breed parade sees hundreds of dogs and their owners walk from Goodwood House down to The Kennels to kick start the Goodwoof weekend. -
Horseracing
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Season Opener
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May Festival
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Family Race Day
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Three Friday Nights
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August Bank Holiday
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Midweek Racing
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Season Finale
Why walk when you can drive
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.
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Season Opener
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Breakfast Club
A perfect Sunday morning?
A no-cost, all-welcome motoring show where the visitors and their machines are the stars -
Hospitality
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Exhibiting
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Partnerships
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a -racetrack? -
What's on
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Festival of Speed
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Visit, Eat, Stay
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The Goodwood Hotel
During the war...
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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Goodwood Cottages
St Simon
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
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Goodwood House
Copper Turrets
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.
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Restaurants
Sustainable state-of-mind
When Farmer, Butcher, Chef opened in 2016 it was awarded the UK’s first-ever Royal Academy of Culinary Arts ‘Sustainable Food Philosophy Seal’. -
The Kennels
Fashionable foxhounds
The 1st Duke of Richmond bought Goodwood in 1697 as a place to stay to go foxhunting with the fashionable Charlton Hunt. -
Motor Circuit
During the war...
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station. -
Health & Wellbeing
Goodwood's first Health Summit...
...took place in 2023 with industry experts discussing nutrition costs and food systems for a healthier future. -
Hound Lodge
Family Trees
Revel in the history of our hounds with their family trees dating back to some of our earliest documents at Goodwood.
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Goodwood Farm Shop
St Simon
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
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Occasions
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Goodwood Art Foundation
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The Goodwood Hotel
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Motorsport
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Festival of Speed
The Hillclimb
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Goodwood Revival
Spectators Favourite
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.
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Members' Meeting
Goodwood Heroes
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".
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Breakfast Club
Jet Packs
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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Motor Circuit
"Motorsport garden party of the gods"
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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Driving Experiences
Spectators Favourite
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.
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Goodwood Road Racing Club
Have you visited our Forest Rally Stage?
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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Goodwood Road & Racing
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Festival of Speed
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Horseracing
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Tickets & Packages
Royal approval
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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Fixtures & Events
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Season Opener
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May Festival
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Family Race Day
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Three Friday Nights
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Qatar Goodwood Festival
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August Bank Holiday
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Autumn Racing
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Season Finale
Why does everyone wear hats?
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.
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Season Opener
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Qatar Goodwood Festival
Wearing Linen at the Races
Ever since King Edward VII relaxed the dress code in the 19th century, we have enjoyed a carefree holiday feel here, unlike any other racecourse. -
Three Friday Nights
Why walk when you can drive
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.
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Hospitality
St Simon
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
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Partners
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Plan Your Day
Wearing Linen at the Races
Ever since King Edward VII relaxed the dress code in the 19th century, we have enjoyed a carefree holiday feel here, unlike any other racecourse. -
Owners & Trainers
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Racecourse Membership
Why does everyone wear hats?
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.
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Accessibility
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Tickets & Packages
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Experiences
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Driving
The Hillclimb
The 1.16-mile hillclimb has been the centre of the action since the first festival in 1993. -
Flying
Jet Packs
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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Golf
Over 100 years of Golf
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.
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Shooting
Filming at Goodwood
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.
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Afternoon Tea
What are the top qualities of a butler?
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
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Corporate Wellbeing
Goodwood's first Health Summit...
...took place in 2023 with industry experts discussing nutrition costs and food systems for a healthier future. -
Cycling
Ace Pilot
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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Corporate Experiences
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a -racetrack? -
Spa Treatments
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Driving
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Golf
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Golf Courses
A sporting Estate
Goodwood has two 18-hole championship courses, a modern clubhouse and an impressive Academy. -
Golf Membership
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Credit Membership
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Application Form
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Intermediate Membership
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Junior Membership
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Corporate Membership
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Copse Membership
A sporting Estate
Goodwood has two 18-hole championship courses, a modern clubhouse and an impressive Academy. -
Credit Membership
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The Academy
A sporting Estate
Goodwood has two 18-hole championship courses, a modern clubhouse and an impressive Academy. -
Golf Experiences
A sporting Estate
Goodwood has two 18-hole championship courses, a modern clubhouse and an impressive Academy.
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Golf Courses
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Flying
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Flying School
The Silver Spitfire
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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Aero Club Membership
Battle of Britain
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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Flying Experiences
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Pilot Information
Battle of Britain
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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Flying School
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Meetings
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Venue Hire
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a -racetrack? -
Hospitality
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Corporate Experiences
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a -racetrack? -
Corporate Wellbeing
Goodwood's first Health Summit...
...took place in 2023 with industry experts discussing nutrition costs and food systems for a healthier future. -
Film Locations
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a -racetrack?
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Venue Hire
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Weddings
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Goodwood House
Carne's Seat
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).
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The Kennels
How old is The Kennels?
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!
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The Goodwood Hotel
Advice from our Head Butler
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.
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Occasions
A destination for all seasons
We're well known for our iconic motorsport and horseracing events. But there's a lot more happening at Goodwood...
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Goodwood House
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Memberships
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Goodwood Road Racing Club
When was the GRRC founded?
Established in 1998 by the Duke of Richmond, the Goodwood Road Racing Club offers exclusive benefits across the estate year-round -
Goodwood Horseracing Club
Wearing Linen at the Races
Ever since King Edward VII relaxed the dress code in the 19th century, we have enjoyed a carefree holiday feel here, unlike any other racecourse. -
Golf At Goodwood
Over 100 years of Golf
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.
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Goodwood Aero Club
Jet Packs
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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Goodwood Health Club
Goodwood's first Health Summit...
...took place in 2023 with industry experts discussing nutrition costs and food systems for a healthier future. -
The Kennels
How old is The Kennels?
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!
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Sporting Membership
Cricketers since 1702
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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Goodwood Racehorse Owners Group
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Goodwood Road Racing Club
- Classic Car Insurance
- Health & Wellbeing
- Shop
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Our Estate
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Stories from the Estate
Estate Crest
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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Goodwood Education Trust
21,000 litres...
Alongside the award-winning meat, we also produce 21,000 litres of milk a week, used to make our cheeses. -
Charities
Lucky Leap
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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Sustainability
Cricketers since 1702
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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Diversity, Equity & inclusion
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Property
21,000 litres...
Alongside the award-winning meat, we also produce 21,000 litres of milk a week, used to make our cheeses. -
Estate Map
How old is The Kennels?
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!
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Walking Guide
Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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Careers
St Simon
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
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Goodwood Art Foundation
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What's on
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Stories from the Estate
Upcoming Events
Joining Instructions
The Downs Experience
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.
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
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
Location
- 01243 755133
- golf@goodwood.com
- The Copse, The Goodwood Hotel, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0PN, United Kingdom
