FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
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
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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.
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.
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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!
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
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 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.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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.
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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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 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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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.
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.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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!
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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Sit back, relax and enjoy! Travelling by train is one of the easiest ways to get to Goodwood Revival.
Book your ticket on one of the regular services to the well connected Chichester Railway Station, with trains available from major cities, including Brighton and Portsmouth, and easy routes from London. Once arrived, simply hop-on the shuttle bus service running reguarly between the station and the event gate. It's the best way to skip the morning rush hour traffic and catch a ride straight to the event.
When travelling from London, the quickest way to get to Goodwood is from London Waterloo, changing at Havant. The nearest train station to Goodwood is Chichester, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from London. Regular services are also available direct from London Victoria.
The shuttle bus service will run between the event and Chichester Train Station between 0700-2200hrs on Friday and Saturday and 0700-2100hrs on Sunday
If you will be travelling to the Goodwood Revival via bus, make sure to end your journey at Chichester bus station located next to the train station. A shuttle bus service will run between the event and Chichester Train Station between 0700 – 2300 Friday and Saturday and 0700 – 2200 on Sunday, with tickets for this service available on the day.
We kindly ask that those travelling by car to please follow the official event signage to the event and avoid road closures, including local routes such as the B2146 through South Harting.
On nearing the event, standard yellow road signs marked with a disabled symbol will direct you to a dedicated parking area in Car Park D, from where you can access the event through Gate 12. Please note that this car park is only available to blue badge holders. There are courtesy shuttles in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances. Electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from Shopmobility below, who are situated by the disabled parking in Car Park D.
For full details, please visit our Accessibility page.
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Disabled parking will be available at Car Park D. Please ensure you have your blue badge on display. Courtesy vehicles will be on hand in the car park to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances.
Electric scooter chairs are available for hire from Shopmobility - it is essential to pre-book with Shopmobility by clicking below. They will also be based in Car Park D.
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A fleet of period vehicles operate within the event to assist disabled guests in getting around the site. Please be advised that not all vehicles meet modern standards with regard to restraint and access, and won't be suitable for all disabled guests. This single-journey service works on a priority basis, and may be subject to delays. Vehicles can be requested from Shopmobility or Gate 2A Taxi Office.
A Mobiloo will be on site - a mobile toilet with hoist and changing table. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use the hoist. Please view our on-event 'you are here' maps for the exact locations. More information can be found at www.mobiloo.org.uk.
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Car parks
Parking is free and open from 0700hrs each day. Please note that all parking will be in grass fields and appropriate footwear is recommended. Overnight parking/camping will not be permitted in any car park.
Motorcycle parking
Hard standing for motorcycle parking is available in car park A for customers arriving from the North and East, and car park C is for customers arriving from the West and South. Helmet storage is also available. Parking on approach roads at any time will not be permitted.
Disabled parking
On nearing the event, standard yellow road signs marked with a disabled symbol will direct you to a dedicated parking area in Car Park D, from where you can access the event through Gate 12. Please note that this car park is only available to blue badge holders. There are courtesy shuttles in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances. Electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from Shopmobility who are situated by the disabled parking in Car Park D (call 0300 500 8085 for details).
Displaying your car
You may be able to park your vehicle in the Revival Car Show, for tax-exempt or pre-66 vehicles. This car park is free to book, however will sell out in advance. If you own a pre-1966 vehicle, you can apply to display your car in our Revival Car Show parking area.
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Gates to the main site open to the general public at 0830hrs, and open to GRRC Members and Fellows at 0730hrs. Over the Road will open to all from 0730hrs.
GRRC Members and Fellows must show their current lapel badge as well as their entry tickets to gain entrance from 0730hrs each morning.
The action on the circuit commences at 0845hrs on each day of the event.
Car parks are free and open at 0700hrs.
While the main site closes around 1900hrs, bars and many other areas Over the Road stay open until 2200hrs on Friday and Saturday, and 2100hrs on Sunday. Last orders will be called approximately 30 minutes before closing time.
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The Campsite Office is located near the main entrance to your campsite and is manned 24 hours a day from 1200hrs on Thursday until 1200hrs on the Monday. Check-in is between 0700hrs and 2200hrs (1200hrs and 2200hrs on Thursday), otherwise we will not be able to put you in a pitch until the following day. Should you have any concerns, please see the Campsite Manager. Alternatively, please call the Ticket Office (open during the event between 0700hrs and 1800hrs) on 01243 755055.
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