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Events
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Festival of Speed
The Robots take control
Roborace was the first car to ever complete the hillclimb... without a driver! -
Goodwood Revival
"Mr Goodwood"
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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Members' Meeting
More than motorsport...
Ferret racing and duck herding are two of the many off-track activities at Members' Meeting -
Qatar Goodwood Festival
Why does everyone wear hats?
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.
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Goodwoof
Start in style
The breed parade sees hundreds of dogs and their owners walk from Goodwood House down to The Kennels to kick start the Goodwoof weekend. -
Horseracing
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Season Opener
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May Festival
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Family Race Day
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Three Friday Nights
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August Bank Holiday
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Autumn Racing
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Season Finale
Royal approval
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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Season Opener
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Breakfast Club
A perfect Sunday morning?
A no-cost, all-welcome motoring show where the visitors and their machines are the stars -
Health Summit
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Hospitality
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Exhibiting
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Partnerships
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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What's on
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Festival of Speed
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Visit, Eat, Stay
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The Goodwood Hotel
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Rooms
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Contact Us
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Christmas
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New Year's Eve
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Weddings
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Kids Activities
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Offers
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Local Attractions
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Plan your stay
How old is The Kennels?
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!
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Rooms
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Goodwood Cottages
Flying Elephant
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.
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Goodwood House
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Afternoon Tea & Tour
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The Collection
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Exhibitions
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History
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Weddings
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Copper Dome Restoration
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Secrets of a Radical Duke Talk by Professor Danielle Allen
Shell house
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.
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Afternoon Tea & Tour
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Restaurants
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Farmer, Butcher, Chef
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The Goodwood Bar & Grill
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The Kennels
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Aerodrome Café
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Motor Circuit Café
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Cafe 24
Sustainable state-of-mind
When Farmer, Butcher, Chef opened in 2016 it was awarded the UK’s first-ever Royal Academy of Culinary Arts ‘Sustainable Food Philosophy Seal’. -
Farmer, Butcher, Chef
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The Kennels
An exclusive clubhouse
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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Motor Circuit
During the war...
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station. -
Health & Wellbeing
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Membership
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Health Club
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Gym
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Run Series
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Spa Treatments
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Wellness Retreats
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Events Calendar
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Corporate Wellbeing
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Health Summit
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Latest News
Goodwood's first Health Summit...
...took place in 2023 with industry experts discussing nutrition costs and food systems for a healthier future. -
Membership
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Hound Lodge
Saved from salvage
4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.
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Goodwood Farm Shop
Lucky Leap
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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Parties
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Goodwood Art Foundation
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The Goodwood Hotel
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Motorsport
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Festival of Speed
Style et Luxe
Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
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Goodwood Revival
"Mr Goodwood"
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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Members' Meeting
The Hillclimb Record
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!
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Breakfast Club
Have you visited our Forest Rally Stage?
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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Motor Circuit
St Simon
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
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Driving Experiences
A bright future at #FOS
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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Goodwood Road Racing Club
When was the GRRC founded?
Established in 1998 by the Duke of Richmond, the Goodwood Road Racing Club offers exclusive benefits across the estate year-round -
Latest News
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Festival of Speed
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Horseracing
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Tickets & Packages
Royal approval
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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Hospitality
The Magnolia Cup
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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Goodwood Horseracing Club
Why walk when you can drive
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.
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Fixtures & Events
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Season Opener
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May Festival
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Family Race Day
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Three Friday Nights
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Qatar Goodwood Festival
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August Bank Holiday
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Autumn Racing
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Season Finale
St Simon
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
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Season Opener
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Qatar Goodwood Festival
Why walk when you can drive
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.
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Three Friday Nights
The Magnolia Cup
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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Plan Your Day
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Enclosures
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Event Map
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Going Report
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Getting Here
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Betting at Goodwood
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Dress Code
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Accessibility
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Food & Drink
St Simon
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
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Enclosures
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Buy Merchandise
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Partners
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Owners & Trainers
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Latest News
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FAQs
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Accessibility
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Tickets & Packages
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Experiences
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Driving
Have you visited our Forest Rally Stage?
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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Flying
Flying Elephant
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.
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Golf
Braid’s Masterpiece
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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Shooting
The Silver Spitfire
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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Afternoon Tea
21,000 litres...
Alongside the award-winning meat, we also produce 21,000 litres of milk a week, used to make our cheeses. -
Corporate Wellbeing
Goodwood's first Health Summit...
...took place in 2023 with industry experts discussing nutrition costs and food systems for a healthier future. -
Cycling
During the war...
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station. -
Corporate Experiences
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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Spa Treatments
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Driving
- Hospitality
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Golf
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Golf Courses
Over 100 years of Golf
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.
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Golf Membership
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Credit Membership
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Application Form
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Braid Membership
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Intermediate Membership
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Junior Membership
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Corporate Membership
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Get Into Golf
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Copse Membership
A sporting Estate
Goodwood has two 18-hole championship courses, a modern clubhouse and an impressive Academy. -
Credit Membership
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The Academy
Braid’s Masterpiece
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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Golf Experiences
Braid’s Masterpiece
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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Golf Courses
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Flying
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Flying School
Ace Pilot
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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Aero Club Membership
During the war...
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station. -
Flying Experiences
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Pilot Information
During the war...
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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Flying School
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Meetings
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Venue Hire
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Goodwood House
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The Racecourse
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The Goodwood Hotel
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The Motor Circuit
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The Kennels
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The Aerodrome
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The Great Outdoors
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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Goodwood House
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Plan Your Meeting
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Parties
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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Hospitality
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Corporate Experiences
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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Christmas Parties
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Film Locations
Where else can you...
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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Venue Hire
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Weddings
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Goodwood House
Advice from our Head Butler
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.
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The Kennels
How old is The Kennels?
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!
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Parties
A destination for all seasons
We're well known for our iconic motorsport and horseracing events. But there's a lot more happening at Goodwood...
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Goodwood House
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Memberships
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Goodwood Road Racing Club
When was the GRRC founded?
Established in 1998 by the Duke of Richmond, the Goodwood Road Racing Club offers exclusive benefits across the estate year-round -
Goodwood Horseracing Club
Why walk when you can drive
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.
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Golf At Goodwood
A sporting Estate
Goodwood has two 18-hole championship courses, a modern clubhouse and an impressive Academy. -
Goodwood Aero Club
Battle of Britain
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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Goodwood Health Club
Goodwood's first Health Summit...
...took place in 2023 with industry experts discussing nutrition costs and food systems for a healthier future. -
The Kennels
How old is The Kennels?
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!
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Sporting Membership
St Simon
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
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Goodwood Racehorse Owners Group
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Goodwood Art Foundation
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Goodwood Road Racing Club
- Classic Car Insurance
- Health & Wellbeing
- Buy Merchandise
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Our Estate
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What's on
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Estate Map
Estate Crest
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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Stories from the Estate
St Simon
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
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Sports
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Goodwood Education Trust
A different breed...
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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Charities
A different breed...
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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Sustainability
St Simon
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
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Diversity, Equity & inclusion
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Property
Fashionable foxhounds
The 1st Duke of Richmond bought Goodwood in 1697 as a place to stay to go foxhunting with the fashionable Charlton Hunt. -
Walking Guide
The Silver Spitfire
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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Dog Walking Field
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Careers
How old is The Kennels?
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!
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Goodwood Art Foundation
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Farm Shop
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What's on
Upcoming Events
Young Driver Graduation Experience
Young Driver Graduation Experience
- Motorsport /
- Driving Experiences /
- Young Driver Graduation Experience
Young Driver Graduation Experience
Graduate in style. Put your new skills to the test with a full lap of Goodwood’s legendary 2.4-mile Motor Circuit.
Have you completed the Young Driver Learning Experience? This is required before you can graduate.
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Goodwood Motor Circuit
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1 person
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12 month validity
On completion of the Young Driver Learner Experience, it’s time to graduate from the programme by putting newly learned skills to the test with a full lap of the historic 2.4-mile Goodwood Motor Circuit.
Please note each mission costs £149 each (all 3 missions and the Graduation experience combined will cost £596 in total).
What's included?
- 50-minute driving time around the circuit
- One full lap of the circuit at high speeds
- Expert one-on-one tuition from an Approved Driving Instructor
- Drive a manual BMW 1 Series
- Selection of tea, coffee and biscuits
The BMW 1 Series is a compact, sporty hatchback that combines performance with everyday practicality. Known for it's sleek design and agile handling, it offers a responsive and dynamic driving experience.
With expert guidance tailored to your skill level, you'll receive focused attention and valuable tips, ensuring you get the most out of your experience while building confidence and improving your driving skills.
After completing your training, you will take to the legendary track, driving like a true professional on the same tarmac where motorsport history has been made.
Helpful Information
Participants must be at least 1.5 metres tall and have completed the Young Driver Learner programme.
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.
Expect to be at the venue for one hour which will include a briefing and around 50 minutes of driving time. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time for the essential safety briefing.
All driving time is held on a one-to-one basis with an Approved Driving Instructor. There will be a maximum of four cars on the Circuit at any one time.
Dress in comfortable clothing suitable for driving. Trousers are compulsory. Flip flops, sandals and shorts are not permitted.
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 leash at all times. Tea and coffee will be available at the venue.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
The vehicles are covered by comprehensive accident insurance but this will not apply if you drive recklessly, dangerously or if you cause damage to yourself or anyone else. The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage being caused to the car through their negligence.
To redeem your voucher, please contact the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 or book an experience online and enter your voucher code at the checkout. Booking avalible on selected retail days throught the year.
Great instructor, very fun and exciting. Really helped build my confidence!
young driver graduation Experience Guest
