

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


When the 9th Duke won the Double Twelve at Brooklands in 1931 he never drove without it throughout his successful driving career.


The inaugural BARC Members' Meeting took place at Goodwood on 13th Augurst 1949.


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.




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?


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






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.











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.






Dido is traditionally for the host, but every single room is designed with personal touches from Cindy Leveson and the Duke & Duchess of Richmond.





Where wondrous innovation and future technology is placed in the palm of your hand.



Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style


The Revival takes you back to the original Goodwood era from 1948-1966.




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






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


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.



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 turned his back on the traditional morning suit and donned a linen suit and Panama hat. Thus the Glorious Goodwood trend was born.


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.


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






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


After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.




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?


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.




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


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





...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.


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).


Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in.







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


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


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









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.


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!


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


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


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




A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Thank you for booking a Junior Driving Experience at Goodwood Motor Circuit.
Whether you're taking your very first drive in an automatic BMW or learning the fundamentals of manual driving in a classic Series IIA Land Rover, our experienced instructors will ensure you enjoy a safe, engaging and memorable introduction to driving.
Please read the information below before your visit.


Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked session to allow time for registration and your safety briefing.
On arrival at Goodwood Motor Circuit, continue through the tunnel and turn left, following the tree-lined road. At the end of the road, turn left into the Assembly Area and park outside the Race Control Building, where our team will be ready to welcome you.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for driving.
Flat, enclosed footwear must be worn. Sandals, flip flops, high heels and bulky boots are not suitable.
As all experiences take place outdoors, we recommend bringing appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
Your Junior Driving Experience lasts approximately two hours, including registration, a safety briefing and driving time.
Following your briefing, you'll be introduced to your instructor, who will tailor the session to your confidence and ability.
Family and friends are welcome to watch from the designated viewing area.
Photography is encouraged, and there will be plenty of opportunities to capture the experience.
Children under 16 must be always supervised by an adult.
Dogs are welcome but must remain on a lead.
The Motor Circuit Café and Aerodrome Café are open daily, serving a selection of hot drinks, light refreshments and seasonal food.
Complimentary tea and coffee are also available in the reception area for guests accompanying participants.
Our experiences operate in most weather conditions.
Should severe weather make it unsafe to continue, our team will contact you as soon as possible to rearrange your booking.
If you or your participant have any accessibility requirements or medical conditions that may affect participation, please contact us before your visit so we can discuss how we can best support you.
Call 01243 755055 or email us at circuit@goodwood.com
Photography for personal use is welcomed.
From time to time, Goodwood may capture photography or video for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to appear in any imagery, please let a member of the team know when you arrive.
You can tag and follow us at goodwoodmotorcircuit on Facebook and Instagram.
If you need to amend your booking or have any questions before your visit, please contact our Circuit team, who will be happy to help.
Call 01243 755055 or email us at circuit@goodwood.com