

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


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".




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 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




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




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 Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.









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


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






Revel in the history of our hounds with their family trees dating back to some of our earliest documents at Goodwood.


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.


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.






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




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!


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


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


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.


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.


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.




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.


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




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 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?



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


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.


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?




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





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




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


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


Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
On a day when attendance reached 9,551 – a record for the fixture – racegoers contributed to the money raised by donating for traditional funfair rides and games such as ‘hook a duck,’ ‘hoopla’ and ‘splat the rat.’ Guests also had the chance to meet Whisky Jack, a retired racehorse, as well as attending story-telling and gingerbread-making sessions. There were Q&A sessions with a vet and a mini course walk preceded the racing.
The NSPCC held both a live and silent auction, with lots such as signed racing memorabilia and an annual Goodwood Racecourse membership, while sponsorship of each of the day’s races was sold as a donation.
Rupa-Dey Amin, NSPCC Head of Community Fundraising for the London and South East, said; “Thank you so much to Goodwood, all our sponsors, guests and all members of public who came and supported the NSPCC, your support at the NSPCC Goodwood Family Race Day has been incredible. The money raised will go a long way with helping the most vulnerable children in the UK. We hope everyone had a wonderful day.”
Racecourse ambassador Jim Crowley continued his superb form at the course, riding Lightening Dance to win the opening NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe Maiden Fillies’ Stakes for Pulborough trainer Amanda Perrett. The rider also gave an informative interview in the Parade Ring, answering questions on the best and worst elements of being a jockey.
The 2m Maywal Handicap Stakes was won impressively by London Prize, who earlier in the year had won the prestigious Imperial Cup over hurdles. Milton Road won the NSPCC Letting The Future In Selling Stakes in taking fashion and was subsequently auctioned in the Winner’s Enclosure, fetching an impressive £9,500. His owner/trainer Mick Channon was the one to buy him back.
Preceding the thoroughbred racing were two well-contested Charles Owen Pony Races, which provided an added thrill to the day. The race for ponies of 138cm and under was won in good style by Clear The Track under 13-year-old Daniel Ellis, while Annie Get Ur Gun won the second race for ponies of 148cm and under, ridden by 16-year-old Oliver Stammers.