Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
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 replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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".
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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.
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 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.
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
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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 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.
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 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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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 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 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.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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
July has been a rather difficult month, especially in regards to the consistency of the greens. We have had lots of different weather types with a few storms earlier in the month, heavy down pours and some hot days, we really have been going from one extreme to the other. We have also had the irrigation main line to the course burst on the 4th carry, which has now been repaired. We got lucky with the weather whilst this was being fixed but in the days that followed, we had a 18mm of rain. We have had a few edges burn out which will be repaired in the upcoming week.
The 9th green has had a major attack from Nematodes which has left it slightly bumpy due to it damaging some grass species on the green. Nematodes are microscopic, unsegmented roundworms, which live in the soil and can parasitise turfgrasses. These pests are particularly problematic on golf course putting greens. Above ground symptoms are not always obvious and infections can go undetected until populations are well-beyond economic thresholds. We have treated the green biologically with bio-stimulants, sugars and granular fertiliser. Recovery has been slower than expected and we will continue to deal with the issue in hand in the upcoming weeks. This may mean the green may be slower than the other greens and may have additional sand on it at times.
We have also had two more main line bursts during the month, both happening on the 2nd hole, one at the bottom of the fairway and the other on the upper fairway. These are currently being repaired in house by our Agronomy Team.
The rain and a well-timed application of wetting agent, plus seaweed, has helped green up the fairways, which is pleasing to see. We have also seen good results from the micro management of the top of the 2nd and 3rd fairways has seen these fairways become denser in grass density.
Tree surgeons have been in this month to remove dead trees and scrubland on the 2nd hole which will allow a clearer view of the hole as you walk down the pathway. Also, the right side of the 7th tee has had its clearance project started, as trees were starting to encroach on the tee box. We now need to remove the wire fence there before the contractors to come back in and make the area more aesthetically pleasing.
On Ecology there has been a massive influx of butterflies in our managed natural rough within the last two months, which is incredible. We have also had a few visits from some local groups to showcase how much biodiversity we have on the course.
Look forward to seeing you on the course!
Rob Dyer, Head Greenkeeper, The Downs Course
With the Festival Of Speed taking place this month it has given us the opportunity to complete some greens maintenance whilst the course has been shut. We carried out some cultural practices including solid tining and sand top dressing greens to continue to reduce the thatch in the greens. We managed to get around 30 tonnes of sand down which was pleasing. This was followed by an organic 6-2-4 recovery fertiliser which have brought the greens back to normal when play resumed.
We have also applied liquid feed and slit aerated the fairways prior to the Festival Of Speed to help aid recovery when the tents and staging are removed. We have also granular fed the weak areas and look to recover the yellowish areas.
The Short Game Area has come on leaps and bounds in the last month. The greens sward is impressive and looking fantastic given the grow in time so far. Most of the grass seed has popped and the course is really starting to take shape with most areas filling in nicely.
Look forward to seeing you on the course!
Simon Berry, Head Greenkeeper, The Park Course