

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


Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.








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.




...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?


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.



According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".









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!


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






Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.




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!


Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style


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




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




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”.


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.










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


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


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


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


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


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


One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.


A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam






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?




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



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


...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?


The Duke of Richmond holds the title of Duke of Richmond and Gordon. This title reflects the historical association with both the Richmond and Gordon families.


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!







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




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






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



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


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).


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




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


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


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.

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.