

FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb


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".




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




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




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


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.



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


Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech






4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.


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




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


FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb


The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS




Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!


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


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


The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection


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










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 ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.


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.


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








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




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


...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.


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






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.





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?


...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?


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto


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.


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




The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection




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




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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour





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


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




Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.


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


The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.


The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
We are really looking forward to celebrating a very big birthday with our friends, Petplan, at Goodwoof in May. The No.1 Pet Insurer will be marking an incredible fifty years of protecting the nation’s pets, by throwing a dog friendly birthday party on their stand at Goodwoof.
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Visitors to Petplan over the weekend of 16 & 17 May, will find a spot that’s packed with tail-wagging fun for all four-legged visitors - from sniffing out treats in a dog-friendly sandpit to diving into a giant ball pit – there’ll be something for every dog, big or small to enjoy. So don’t forget to grab your party bag to take home as a keepsake of the day!
Even more excitingly, as part of the 50th anniversary Petplan is attempting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® attempt for the largest online photo album of animals. They say, “The record attempt is designed to celebrate the nation’s love of pets and the special bond that people share with them. We’re inviting Petplan-insured pet owners across the UK to come together and submit as many photos of their pets as possible to create a heartwarming digital album and smash the current record!.”
Visitors to the stand will be able to snap selfies of their furry friends, which will automatically become part of our world-record attempt. They’ll also be able to take these home as a special keepsake, celebrating their pet’s role in making history. If you’d like to get involved, and your pet is insured with Petplan, you can be part of this record attempt today – just head to: petplan50th.co.uk - let’s see if we can help Petplan become record breakers in their birthday year!
Petplan is proud to be marking half a century of caring for pets. Since launching in 1976, they have been committed to helping pets live their happiest, healthiest lives supporting generations of pet owners along the way. Today, Petplan is the UK’s leading pet insurer proudly insuring over 1.3 million pets. Since 1976 they have insured over 25 million pets and have given over 12 million free insurance policies to support new and rehomed pets.
Their 50th anniversary is about celebrating that legacy thanking the pet-loving communities who have been part of their journey and looking ahead to the future of pet care.
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