The unmissable events and activities at Goodwood, including Qatar Goodwood Festival, Kennels social events and the Goodwood Revival perfectly signalling the arrival of autumn.
Goodwood Highlights
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Qatar Goodwod Festival
30th July - 3rd August
Enjoy the sporting and social highlight of the summer season – affectionately known as Glorious Goodwood – with five days of racing at the beautiful racecourse on the South Downs. Highlights include the Qatar Goodwood Cup (day one), the worldclass line-up at the £1m-stake Qatar Sussex Stakes (day two) and the historic, six-furlong cavalry charge that is the Qatar Stewards' Cup (day five). Not to forget all the glamour and fun of Ladies' Day (day three), including the Magnolia Cup, the charity race contested by lady amateurs, which this year will raise money for Wellbeing of Women, Britain's leading charity pioneering medical research in women's reproductive health.
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A celebration of cars and bikes from before 1979.
Breakfast Club: Classic Car Sunday
4th August
Celebrating the heyday of motoring, Classic Car Sunday will welcome cars and bikes of all types, shapes and speeds – as long as they were built before 1979. We aim to fill the Motor Circuit with tax-exempt cars and bikes as a nod to the Revival which will be just a few weeks away.
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This year's exhibition at Goodwood House is inspired by curator James Peill's new book, Glorious Goodwood: A Biography of England's Greatest Sporting Estate
Summer Exhibition at Goodwood House
7th August - 24th October
Famous throughout the world as England’s greatest sporting estate, Goodwood has been the home of the Dukes of Richmond for over three hundred years. Each of the sports at Goodwood stems from a personal passion of one of the dukes. The summer exhibition, taking place in August, tells the story of Goodwood and the Dukes of Richmond, from the seventeenth century through to the present day.
The exhibition complements the publication of Glorious Goodwood: A Biography of England’s Greatest Sporting Estate by Goodwood curator, James Peill. It gives visitors the opportunity to see for themselves some of the objects and paintings described in the book, set against the magnificent backdrop of the state rooms of Goodwood House.
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Including a spectacular Friday night of fireworks and festivities for the family throughout a weekend of racing.
August Bank Holiday Racing
23rd - 25th August
Held at the racecourse over three magical days, our enchanting August Bank Holiday weekend rekindles the nostalgic Summer holidays of yesteryear to create the ultimate family day out. Friday begins the celebrations with spectacular fireworks, then in addition to the thrilling racing on Saturday and Sunday there'll be lots of complimentary entertainment to keep the whole family entertained, including a traditional fairground, Petting Farm, Replica Beach, Circus Tutors and so much more.
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The Kennels Vintage Market
31st August
Old-world glamour is never outdated. Get yourself Revival-ready at The Kennels Vintage Market as our wonderful stall holders return to showcase iconic clothing and accessories from bygone eras.
Dawn Gracie will be your hostess, offering a helping hand, some musical treats and fun, immersive experiences during a vintage day of shopping. Betty’s Salon will also be running hair and make-up demonstrations on the Putting Green so you can perfect your Revival look or learn how to turn your vision into a reality.
Admission complimentary, however we do ask that you register for your free ticket. Non-members welcome.
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Goodwood Revival
13th - 15th September
Every September the Revival recreates the golden era of Goodwood Motor Circuit, between 1948 and 1966. This extraordinary event, a theatrical and sporting drama, assembles the most significant racing cars and motorcycles along with legendary drivers and riders from the past and stars of today.