

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


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.


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




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.




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




The origins of the collection lay in the possessions of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, and Duchess of Aubigny in France, to whom some of the paintings originally belonged.











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






Extracts from the 4th & 5th Dukes diaries are on display with red ink used to highlight great things that had happened.





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.




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


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


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.


For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!


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.


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










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”.


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.


For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!


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


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.


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




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?


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.




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?



...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.


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




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 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.


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.


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


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


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


The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Thank you for choosing to take part in the Goodwood Off-Road Experience. We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit. Ahead of your visit to Goodwood below is all the information you need to be fully prepared for your driving experience.


For information on how to find the Motor Circuit, please visit our Estate Map. When you arrive through the main entrance of the Motor Circuit proceed through the tunnel and follow the road round to the left along a long tree-lined road. Parking is located next to the Race Control Building where you will sign on.
Please arrive at the Race Control Building 15 minutes before your specified arrival time. You'll have the opportunity to have some complimentary refreshments whilst you complete the necessary sign-on forms before joining your driver's briefing.
This experience entitles you to sole use of the vehicle. You will not share the vehicle with any other customers other than the people you bring with you. You are welcome to bring up three guests to enjoy the experience.
For the individual experience - Expect to be at the venue for an hour. This will include sign on, a briefing with your instructor, and approximately 50 minutes of driving time. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time for registration.
For the group experience - Expect to be at the venue for 2 hours. This will include sign on, a briefing with your instructor, and approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes of driving time. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time for registration.
Motorsport can be dangerous and we want you to be safe at all times, therefore it is important that you wear sensible clothing. Dress warmly and comfortably in trousers. Wear flat-soled shoes, flip flops are not permitted.
Please bring your driving licence with you on the day as our Motor Circuit team need to check this before you drive.
It is highly unlikely that we would have to postpone your experience, but your experience could be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions (e.g. snow, ice, heavy rain or high winds) which would make driving at speed dangerous. Please call 01243 755055 if in any doubt.
Children aged 4 and under are not permitted to passenger rides in the classic Land Rovers.Children aged 5 to 12 are permitted to ride as long as they are accompanied by an adjacent adult who is the Parent or Guardian and is in the front or rear part of the vehicle at all times. For Children aged 13-18, passenger rides are permitted as long as they are accompanied by Parent or Guardian in the vehicle at all times.
Welcome to a fabulous lineage of British engineering that we have sourced from around the British Isles. Like all great families, each member of the Goodwood Land Rover family contributes in different ways that are worthy of appreciation. All of our fleet's names are inspired by the natural flora found along the South Downs tracks that they now explore daily. Find out more here.
Goodwood Motor Circuit is committed to safeguarding the well-being of all visitors and ensuring the best possible day out is had by all. We operate a zero-tolerance policy on drugs and any person taking part in an Ultimate Driving experience as a driver must have ensured no alcohol is consumed prior to the experience taking place.
If you have any questions or queries our friendly team are happy to help.
Call us on 01243 755055 or email us at ticket.office@goodwood.com