

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.




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




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




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




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



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











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






A bell under each place at the table to signal if butlers can come back in to the dining room, a guests privacy is always paramount.




For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation


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!




For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation


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!


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


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.


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 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.


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


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.


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


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


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


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


Estate milk was once transformed into ice-creams, bombes, and syllabubs, and the Georgian ice house still stands in the grounds in front of Goodwood House.




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.




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.




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


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



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


...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?



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.


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









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









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


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


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).


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


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.


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
Goodwood Racecourse gallops towards another Bank Holiday full of racing action at May Festival on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 May.
Horse Racing
May Festival
Goodwood Racecourse

Goodwood Racecourse strides towards another Bank Holiday full of racing action, summer fashion and a fantastic day out at the world’s most picturesque racecourse with May Festival.
Goodwood’s second racing fixture of the 2026 calendar has a thrilling line-up of competitive horseracing, delicious food and a variety of hospitality options, headlined by three listed races on Friday 23 May and Saturday 24 May.
Whether it be a Classic contender or Group 1 campaigner, a host of high-class horses opt to start the season at May Festival.
Racegoers can enhance their race day experience by booking a three-course meal at the Double Trigger restaurant, where Worthing’s award-winning eatery Crabshack will be serving the very best of Sussex seafood at the May Festival.
Named in honour of the three-time Goodwood Cup winner, Double Trigger, the restaurant is perfectly placed to take advantage of views over the Horse Walk where vibrant pop ups will champion the South Coast’s culinary scene.
Racing fans can also get closer to the action with complimentary trips to the starting stalls for the second, fourth and sixth races.
Gates open from 11.30am, with the first race, the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes, getting underway at 2.05pm on Friday. The feature fixture of the first day, the BetGoodwin Festival Stakes Listed Race, takes place at 3:50pm.
The Saturday of May Festival is a Premier Raceday, with Listed Races’ British Stallion Studs EBF Cocked Hat Stakes at 2.05pm and the BetGoodwin Height of Fashion Stakes at 3.15pm. Premier Raceday is a new horseracing industry initiative designed to celebrate key fixtures in British Racing’s calendar.
There is an abundance of drinking venues open on the second day of May Festival soaking up the atmosphere with live music; from the Sussex Beer Garden, to the Pimm's and Aperol Bar. If there are still decisions to be made on outfit choices, womenswear partner Phase Eight has curated a Goodwood collection that answers all race-day style questions.
Tickets are still available at Goodwood.com.
Horse Racing
May Festival
Goodwood Racecourse