

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


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


Aubigny, Methuen, Torbolton and Darnley are the four teams that compete for the House Shield.


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




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




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


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 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 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!


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






Every single item from plates to pictures has its own home within the Lodge, with our butler (James) has his own "bible" to reference exactly what is out of place.


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



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.


The Hill Start Line is marked by bricks taken from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


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






Early Revivals saw the likes of Stirling Moss and Jack Brabham return to competitive racing.


After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' 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


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










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



After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' 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.


After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.


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


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




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


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!




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.




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.




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.





...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?


G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details


As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere


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




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.






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!


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.



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




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


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


Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.


Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.


Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.


Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Goodwoof 2023 presented by MARS Petcare, kicked off in celebratory style as over 300 poodles proudly stepped out behind a marching band resplendent in red coats in the morning sunshine. This year’s celebration of the poodle reflects the Duke of Richmond’s fond memories of his grandmother’s black standard poodle, Bruno.
And that was just the beginning of the fun as dogs of all shapes, sizes and colours spilled onto the grass straining at their leads to sniff out all the Have-a-Go activities, demonstrations, expert talks, and cooling dips in Fido’s Lido presented by Leaps and Bounds.
The weekend weather is set to maximum sunshine with a cooling breeze keeping all of our four and two legged visitors very happy, but that temperature was cranked up to the max as Love Island’s Curtis Pritchard took to the stage at the new Ministry of Hound dancefloor. Curtis showed the crowd how to execute the perfect moves to some of the iconic club’s most well-known sounds.
In the MARS Wellness Centre, TV Vet Scott Miller hosted a wealth of experts giving free talks on puppy care, First Aid for dogs, choosing the perfect breed and special care for older dogs. At The Studio presented by Randox Health, dogs and their owners took a breather as they joined in with dog and human yoga – doga – a spot of reiki, meditation and blissful sound bathing.
Charity partner, Pets As Therapy, together with ambassador and actor Guy Henry, best known for his roles in Holby City, Harry Potter, Star Wars and Queen Charlotte, offered a special cuddle corner as well as the chance to learn more about the charity’s work in schools, hospitals, care homes, hospices and prisons. Nearby, picknickers at the stylish Fortnum and Mason lunch spot tucked into delicious summer themed food perfect for an early summer lunch, whilst enjoying a great view of top gun and sheep dogs being put through their paces.
Over at Barkitecture presented by Mastercard, visitors viewed the array of kennels designed by internationally renowned architects such as Foster + Partners and Sebastian Conran of Conran & Partners in collaboration with Beta Design. The brief was to design the perfect retreat for a dog in the office and the architects, including Junior Barkitecture winner, Florence Dale aged 9, didn’t disappoint. All of the kennels will go under the hammer on Sunday in a special Bonham’s Auction in aid of Pets As Therapy. Also available for bidding on Sunday is a special, one of a kind, illustrated Babboe bike, courtesy of James Middleton and Oscar winning author and illustrator, Charlie Mackesy, creator of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse.
With Snoopy overseeing proceedings from the heart of Goodwoof, the pianist at the Taittinger Champagne bar adding to the music wafting from the two bandstands, the shops – including our very own bookshop bustling with browsers – Literary Corner providing a shady spot to relax and listen to tales of canine exploits read by well-known voices such as Clare Balding, Murray Lachlan Young and children’s author, Tracey Corderoy and plenty for the whole family to do and see, Goodwoof was the place to be.
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