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
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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 bricks lining the Festival of Speed startline are 100 years old and a gift from the Indianapolis Speedway "Brickyard" in 2011 to mark their centenary event!
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
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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!
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
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).
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
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.
The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 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.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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
"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.
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.
The Golf At Goodwood Invitational returned to The Downs course on Saturday 29 July in our annual event for members to invite a guest and showcase Golf At Goodwood and what the Estate has to offer.
26 members and their guests took to the course in the pairs betterball format whilst being able to try out different activities that are available to do on the estate.
Players arrived at The Kennels car park to drop off their golf bags before they were put in our unique woody buggies before the 11am shotgun start.
Whilst out on the course, there were various on-course challenges which had prizes which were supported by the wider estate. On-course activities included:
- A James Braid Lounge on the 1st with the chance for golfers to Beat James Braid
- Nearest the pin competition on the 8th
- Double pin challenge on the 12th
- Nearest the pin and Flop Shot Challenge on the 17th
- Nearest the pin in two on the 18th
Members had the chance to try out something new with team members from the Clay Shoot around to give golfers the opportunity to give Clay Shooting a trial run. For more information on the Goodwood Clay Shoot, please click here.
Once golfers had returned from the course, there was a Trackman Longest Drive competition onto the Duchess’ Paddock.
A big thank you to The Kennels for our buffet breakfast which included English Sparkling Wine from Gusbourne. There was also the opportunity to try some Goodwood produce from around the estate during their round with Goodwood cheese on the 1st and the chance to enjoy a tipple of Goodwood Beer and Goodwood Gin on the 12th.
With all of these activities on the course, there were plenty of points to be won. Congratulations to Simon Hutchin and Matthew Hutchin who won with a score of 43. Mark Lacey and Derek Power finished 2nd with a score of 42, followed by Steve Brookwell and Gill Brookwell who also had a score of 42.
Top 10 points score results as follows:
1. Simon Hutchin + Matthew Hutchin - 43 points
2. Steve Brookwell + Gill Brookwell - 42 points
3. Mark Lacey + Derek Power - 42 points
4. Brian P Saunders + Mark Tapply - 41 points
5. Daniel Sykes + Jordan Byrne - 41 points
6. Ben Pope + Mark Gordon - 40 points
7. Robin Trippick + Simon Trippick - 39 points
8. Darren Brewer + Ian Mills - 39 points
9. Rick Plowman + Peter Hill - 39 points
10. Sean Friedman + Paul Healy - 39 points
The on-course activity winners can be found below:
1st Hole - Beat James Braid - William Sutton
8th Hole - Nearest the Pin - Paul Healy
17th Hole - Nearest the Pin - Jeremy Wilkins
17th Hole - Flop Shot Challenge - Pete Ferguson
18th Hole - Nearest the Pin in Two - Gregor Myles
Thank you to everyone who took part and we look forward to seeing you next year.