

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.




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




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


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


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 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






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


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


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


The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS


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


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.


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!


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!


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”.










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.


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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS


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


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.




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




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.


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.


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


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 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?



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.


David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!


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!


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




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


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.




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!







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


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


Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.


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




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.
Thank you for choosing to take part in the Performance Track 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.

| AM Session | PM Session | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival Time | 08:00 | 11:30 |
| Track Briefing | 08:25 | 12:55 |
| Sighting Laps | 08:40 | 13:10 |
| On Track | 09:00 | 13:30 |
| Hot Laps | 11:55 | 16:25 |
| Lunch | 12:20 | 12:00 |
| Depart | 13:00 | 17:00 |
| AM Session | PM Session | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival Time | 08:00 | 11:30 |
| Track Briefing | 08:25 | 12:25 |
| Sighting Laps | 08:40 | 12:40 |
| On Track | 09:00 | 13:00 |
| Hot Laps | 11:30 | 15:30 |
| Lunch | 12:00 | 11:45 |
| Depart | 12:45 | 16:00 |

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 in Paddock 1, just behind the Jackie Stewart Pavilion, where you will sign on.
Please arrive at the Jackie Stewart Pavilion 30 minutes prior to your experience start time. You'll have the opportunity to have some complimentary refreshments whilst you meet your host and complete the necessary sign-on forms before joining your instructor for a full briefing. If you're running late, please call the Pit Lane Office on 01243 755093. We cannot guarantee we can run the full length of the experience if you're late.
Motorsport can be dangerous and we want you to be safe at all times. It is mandatory that you wear trousers and flat shoes for your experience. We will provide you with a HANS device and helmet.
Please bring your driving licence with you on the day as our Motor Circuit team need to check this before you drive.
Expect to be at the venue for three hours, including a drivers briefing, 3 x 15 -minute sessions in the car starting with one sighting lap, brunch and data sessions
Driving may be cancelled or curtailed in extreme weather conditions (e.g. snow, ice, heavy rain or high winds) which would make driving at speed dangerous. The booker will be advised if there are any changes to the experience. Please call 01243 755055 if in any doubt.
Experience the ultimate selection of high-performance road cars, the Alpine A110R, Porsche Cayman GT4 and Mercedes-AMG GTR. Handpicked for their precision, power and driving excellence, each vehicle in our fleet is meticulously maintained by our expert in-house engineers to ensure peak performance.
Family, friends and children are welcome to spectate and can bring a camera to record the experience. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead at all times. Tea and barista coffee will be available at the venue. Alternatively, there is plenty to do around the Goodwood Estate; at the Circuit, the Aerodrome Café and Motor Circuit Café will be open, or explore further and enjoy the Goodwood Health Club, Golf Courses or the Goodwood Farm shop.
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 experience as a driver must ensure no alcohol is consumed prior to the experience taking place.
A height limitation of 6ft2 applies to the Alpine. If you do not fit in the Alpine, you will be compensated by having the opportunity to drive one of the other cars twice.
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