

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


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.




The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection








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


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





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.









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








Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.


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 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!


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


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!




FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb


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


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


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


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”.










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



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.


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


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


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


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.




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


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






...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 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.


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




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.


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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection


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






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


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



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


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.


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.


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




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 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.
FOS Future Lab puts an exciting world of innovation and discovery in the palm of your hand. A fascinating exhibition of the future that will stimulate your senses unlike anything you’ve experienced before, here you can converse with robots, explore deep space, experience flight in virtual reality and learn about the technology that is shaping tomorrow. Supported by Ambassador Sir Tim Peake, FOS Future Lab is a hive of curiosity suitable for all ages to enjoy.

Discover the marvels of space travel and how we plan on returning to the Moon, or explore the depths of our oceans in ways we never thought possible. FOS Future Lab will show you how humankind is expanding its horizons.

The power of computers can reveal the greatest mysteries of the universe, and you’ll have the chance to understand how. Explore historic artefacts in stunning detail, observe unseen details of our solar system and decipher the complexities of quantum computing.

Embrace the advent of AI by learning more about how it works and how it can help. Meet our friends of the future and experience the evolution of robotics as they develop useful new skills and capabilities.

Experience a world beyond our own - FOS Future Lab will showcase how advanced digital tools are extending reality. Lean how a robot can feel and experience the wonders of VR as we anticipate the future of work and play.
FOS Future Lab is an immersive exhibition unlike any other, reimagining our near and distant future by bringing together cutting-edge technology, inspiring innovations and pioneering personalities. Exploring Technology for a Better World, the exhibition highlights ground-breaking innovations and advances in technology, but the reach of FOS Future Lab extends beyond the track into the sea, air and even into space, to explore what is shaping our world and our future. Curated by Lucy Johnston.

The exhibition puts world-changing technological developments into the hands of visitors, inviting them to interact with the latest robotics, virtual experiences and more for a one-of-a-kind experience that inspires and delights. Discover alternative mobility like autonomous or space-based vehicles; sustainability like cleaning up space junk; robotics like humanoid robots and teleoperated hands; and the virtual world like augmented reality, AI, holograms and even motion capture.

Every FOS Future Lab exhibit includes a STEM angle so young people of all ages can get involved. From interactive robotics to drone flying and space sustainability, there’s something for everyone.


FOS Future Lab was outstanding - a highlight of the latest cutting edge technologies presented in a fun, interactive and informative way.
SIR TIM PEAKE - FOS Future Lab Ambassador
British & ESA astronaut, former ISS crew member
Discover the global debuts and world firsts that have been unveiled at FOS Future Lab since its launch in 2017.
2024
The world's leading factual storytellers, BAFTA and Emmy award winning immersive team brought their incredible VR experience to FOS Future lab, while also unveiling the Apple Vision Pro to the FOS audience two days ahead of the national release.
2024
FOS Future Lab brought Shadow Robot’s robotic hand collection to the public, including their tele-operated hands and the dynamic debut of their latest world-leading dexterous hand, made for machine learning in collaboration with Google Deepmind.
2024
The student-led Durham University Solar Car (DUSC) team unveiled their four-wheeled solar race car, Ortus-T , before solidifying their position as UK National Champions in the iLumen European Solar Car Challenge. While the three-wheeled DUSC2023 took on the Hill and set the first record for a solar-powered race car.
2023
FOS Future Lab connected ESA and NASA with Epic Games to create Lunar Horizons, which was exclusively launched at FL2023. Lunar Horizons is a vividly immersive experience set on the Moon during a future international mission. Learn about space as you play, explore the lunar landscape and interact with other astronauts, and discover amazing facts about real-life European Moon missions, the wonders of space and the work of ESA.
2023
In 2023, FOS Future Lab brought the James Webb telescope to life with a immersive corridor of images from the first 18 months of the JWST mission, featuring large-scale photography, models and interactive science experiments for kids.
2021
In 2021, Gravity Industries - developer of a proven, versatile, real-world jet suit - unveiled its prototype for a future sustainable electric jet race suit design.