

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


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.




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




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?


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.


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



The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!









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!








A bell under each place at the table to signal if butlers can come back in to the dining room, a guests privacy is always paramount.




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


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


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


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


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




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


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”.


Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.










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.



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




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 Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.






...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.


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


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 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?


...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?


The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!


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.


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




Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.


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.



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








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.


An impossibly heady mix of cars, stars, and motorsport royalty come together for an unforgettable four days at the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard.
Get up close to the action and experience the thrill of the world famous Goodwood hillclimb. From F1, WEC, WRC, IndyCar and more, Festival of Speed is the ultimate playground for motorsport's greatest icons and exotic machines.
From Thursday’s opening day to the Sunday Shootout crowning the champion of the hillclimb, enjoy four days full of thrilling action. Meet motorsport heroes past and present and see them take to the Hill, witness incredible displays and get close to iconic cars from across the motor racing world.

Get up close to your motorsport heroes and some of the biggest names in Formula 1 and MotoGP. Although the 2026 line up is to be confirmed, stars in previous years include F1’s Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell, alongside legends Nigel Mansell, Mario Andretti and Sir Jackie Stewart.

The Festival of Speed offers you unmatched performances, world-first unveilings and eye-catching Central Feature. Witness prestigious car debuts, in the Supercar Paddock and First Glance Paddock.

Experience immersive demonstrations of tomorrow’s technology at Future Lab. From robots to flying cars, we aim to inspire the next generation with our FOS Tech STEM Programme.

Refuel throughout the day with a huge variety of tasty food and drink options. From organic beef burgers and freshly made pizzas to street food and pre-bookable dining experiences, there’s something for everyone.




We aim to ensure every visitor is able to enjoy their day at Festival of Speed. There will be accessible parking at the front of all public car parks, with courtesy shuttle services running between the car parks and the event throughout the day. On-site, there will be accessible toilets and changing areas, as well as designated track viewing areas. Visit our Accessibility page for more information.
All public car parks at Festival of Speed are free of charge. For those traveling by public transport, a shuttle bus service will run between the event and Chichester Train Station between 0700hrs - 2000hrs (please note there is a cost for bus services). For more information, please visit our Getting Here page.