

Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!


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




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 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.




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


Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).


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


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.









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.






The stunning fish which adorn the walls of the main corridor are hand crafted and represent the fishing documents from Gordon Castle of 1864-1898.


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




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!




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!


Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!




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.










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.


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


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.


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


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


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


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




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


G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details






...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.




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.


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


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.


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.







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


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 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.


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.


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.


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.




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.
An informal evening with one of the stars of the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, in the Kinrara Pavilion.
An informal evening with one of the stars of the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, in the Kinrara Pavilion.
Experience an extraordinary evening at the Kinrara Pavilion as we celebrate the 2026 Festival of Speed. This special event invites GRRC Members and their guests to enjoy an exclusive Q&A with a leading figure from the world of motorsport. Expect an intimate and engaging Q&A session with stories that take you behind the scene of the racing world.
We will be announcing the guest speaker closer to the event. In previous years, our guests included Indy 500 legend Danny Sullivan and Haas F1 Team Principal Ayao Komatsu.
Register your interest for an evening of motorsport history, innovation, and storytelling!

Following its success over the past six years, we're delighted to announce the return of this welcome addition to our Festival programme - the chance to meet one of the stars of this year’s Festival and to experience the spectacular light and firework display that illuminates the Festival of Speed Central Feature.
This relaxed evening will include an interactive Q&A session with our VIP guest and a meal within the GRRC Enclosure, before your evening ends, back at the exclusive Kinrara Pavilion garden; the perfect location to enjoy the spectacular light and firework display which will also be the culmination of the GRRC summer ball, taking place in Goodwood House on the same evening.
To book your tickets, please use the link below.
If you purchase tickets for this event that you no longer require, please contact the GRRC team so that your tickets can be offered to the next person on the waiting list. Please note that refunds may not be offered unless your tickets can be resold.

Each member can purchase up to five guest tickets for this event, in addition to their own ticket.
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There is no dress code for the evening. We would like to suggest that you come prepared for all weather conditions, whether hot, cold, wet or dry, and that you wear suitable footwear for the event.
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2026 guest speakers will be announced closer to the event. Stay tuned to see who will take the spotlight!
In previous years, we have had former Indy 500 winner, Danny Sullivan, and Haas F1 Team Principal, Ayao Komatsu.
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Full instructions on where to park and how to access the site will be confirmed a little closer to the event.
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The 2026 ticket price of £95pp includes:
• Arrival drink
• Q&A with key guest
• A meal within the GRRC Enclosure
• Glass of Veuve Clicquot on return to Enclosure
• Light and Fireworks display
Please note that admission to the Festival of Speed for the full day (Thursday 9 July 2026) is NOT included in this ticket price.
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No, this ticket will only give you access from the car park to the event in the Kinrara Enclosure from approx. 1900hrs on Thursday 9 July 2026.
Should you wish to attend the Festival of Speed on Thursday, please book your Thursday ticket via the Ticket Office on (0)1243 755055.
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The GRRC members' enclosure will remain open until 1930hrs on Thursday to give you somewhere to relax before making your way to the Kinrara Enclosure.
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Should you require disabled access, please inform the Club ahead of the event and we shall make alternative arrangements for you.
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Payment is required on booking. In the event of cancellation by you, no refund will be paid unless the place is refilled. In the event of cancellation by GRRC, a refund will be made less unrecoverable expenses incurred. All refunds will be made entirely at the discretion of GRRC.
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