For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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.
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 exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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 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.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events 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
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 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
A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.
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.
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 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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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.
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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).
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
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
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Taking in everything from Ancient Egypt to the English Civil War, a new book for children takes a light-hearted look at major historical events – from a canine perspective
What do Kafka, Chekhov, Virginia Woolf and Paul Auster have in common? They all wrote stories about dogs, of course. And now, joining their illustrious number comes American children's writer Mackenzi Lee, whose latest book, The History of the World in 50 Dogs, takes us on an amusing and enlightening (dog) walk through time with some of history's unsung canine heroes. Lee says she is always looking for new ways to present history that will engage her young readers. "Taking a dog's point of view adds a human element to people we generally only think of as monolithic figures from the past, rather than actual people,” she explains, adding that her love of history started as a child, so “I always feel like I'm writing for my younger self”. Her playful, often tongue-in-cheek approach is clear from the chapter titles, such as “Conquistadogs! In Which Dogs Are Forced to Be Complicit in Colonialism”.
Taking in everything from foiled royal assassinations to famous archeological discoveries, Lee relies on the chirpy innocence of dogs to underscore our own potential to be cruel, and our responsibility to be kind. She makes it clear that all too often we have expected our innocent dogs to fight our battles – literally – as she sets out to recount the complex details of events such as the English Civil War through a perspective that makes the heroes and villains of history seem hilarious, irrational and at times downright odd. At the same time, she celebrates the canine co-stars within and behind each story, reminding us to adore them as much as she tells us Lord Byron adored his dog Boatswain, who was laid to rest in a lavish tomb larger than Byron’s own.
Asked for her personal favourite story, and dog, Lee struggles. “Oh gosh, this is the most impossible question! There is a particular story from World War I about a messenger dog who helped save the city of Verdun, that really affected me when I first read it. But it's hard to compare that sort of incredible story with learning the charming details of the lifestyles of the Royal corgis. If reincarnation exists, I'd like to come back as a Royal corgi.” She tracked down her “star dogs” in a variety of ways – some stories she already knew about, like the tale of Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye Terrier who found fame in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner – until he died himself. For others she pinpointed a historical event first – such as the sinking of the Titanic – "and then started digging around to find out if there were any dogs on board. There were!"
Lee has always loved dogs. She grew up with them as a child and made an active decision to welcome them back into her life after struggles with depression in adulthood. She realised that in tough times, petting a dog was one of the few things that brought comfort. “It became a balm – something I could find happiness in when everything else seemed pointless.” Now she shares her home with Queenie, her St Bernard. “She drinks from the bathtub, snores loudly, loves peanut butter and watermelon and looking out of the window at the world passing by. I love her to pieces.”
Lee's book closes with an homage to the now-extinct dog breeds of the past. Beginning with the Turnspit dog, employed in nearly every kitchen in 16th-century Britain as a glorified utensil to turn a spit above the fireplace, a troubling trend reveals itself: each dog goes into extinction when its human purpose becomes defunct. The Turnspit, amusingly nicknamed the “dizzy dog”, Lee tells us, was replaced by a machine that performed the very same function – and the breed died out. The book leaves us with an impression of the power we have as breeders and buyers of the adorable domesticated creatures who love us unconditionally. Lee reminds us not to take them for granted. Who knows, your dog could save you from assassination or make you rich with its next excavation.
This article is taken from the winter issue of Goodwood Magazine.