

The bricks lining the Festival of Speed startline are 100 years old and a gift from the Indianapolis Speedway "Brickyard" in 2011 to mark their centenary event!


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 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.




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


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.















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






Hound lodge is one of our wonderful lcoations designed by Cindy, whose incredible eye for detail can be seen in every inch.


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


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


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".




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!


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


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




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




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










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.


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




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




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




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


The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!




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


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


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








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





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?


Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.


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 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.








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



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!


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


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




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.


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


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


We're thrilled to finally share the 2025 Goodwoof line-up, which is absolutely bursting with fun have-a-go activities, competitions, special guests and unique experiences for the whole family to enjoy at this year's event on 17 and 18 May. With all activities and talks included in the price of your ticket, Goodwoof is the ultimate dog's day out!
Shows and competitions
Goodwoof 2025 will again bring together experts and competitors at the top of their field to take part in the competitions and demonstrations across the weekend.
The thrilling Goodwood Flyball Championship returns this year with seven top quality teams invited to compete and the Gundog and Sheepdog Trials will again showcase the top competitors in action.
Spearheaded by Kevin McCloud and The Duke of Richmond, the Barkitecture kennel design competition will see world-renowned architects present their designs inspired by this year's theme From Nature; For Nature. All kennels will be auctioned off on Sunday with the proceeds going to our charity partner Wild at Heart Foundation.
There will also be chances for you and your dog to compete at Goodwoof. Moving to its new home, The Green, Fastest Dog Presented by DHL will give all dogs the opportunity to race for the title of Fastest Dog.
Activities for you and your dog
All guests joining us at Goodwoof will have a multitude of choices when it comes to things to do. We've curated a packed schedule of activities for you to take part in with the whole family.
At the Ministry of Hound Curtis and AJ Pritchard will be leading the dog disco to music from DJs including DJ Fat Tony.
On the beautiful Woodland Walk you will find tarot card reading, crystal healing and dog astrology and more, which will offer a whole new way to connect with, and understand, your best friend.
Have-a-go activities return, where you and your dog can try out flyball, hurdles and more, and Fido’s Lido presented by LeShuttle will be a place for your dogs to take a cooling dip after a busy day.
Wellness and advice
Goodwoof is all about the dog, and there will be a host of talks and activities for you to learn more about canine wellbeing and care.
The Wellness Centre and Stage Presented by MARS will be the place to seek veterinary, behaviour and nutritional advice from Dr. Scott Miller, Bolu Eso and more experts.
At the Randox Health Studio you can take part in reiki, breathwork dog massage and more.
New this year, the team from Love My Human Townhouse in Chelsea will be running fabulous canine transformations and grooming demonstrations at the Grooming Parlour.
More than a dog show
Goodwoof offers something for everyone with so many unique experiences.
Fan-favourite Literary Corner returns with both new and familiar faces joining us for this year's event. Hear from Michael Morpurgo, Russell Kane, James Middleton, Hugh Bonneville, Kevin McCloud, Clare Balding and more to be announced.
New for 2025, the Art Café will give guests the chance to try their hand at learning a new craft with one of our talented artisans. Have a go at printing, illustration, painting and more. Joining us this year will be Anita Mangan, Rob Biddulph and more to be announced.
Our Chien Charmant judges will again be on the lookout for guests with personality, elegance and the shared flair that makes each dog and human pair much more than the simple sum of its parts. Much more than a fashion show, Chien Charmant is all about the deep bond between human and hound.
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