



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".




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




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




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




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 replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!











Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.






Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.




Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented


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".




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


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


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.


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.


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




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


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


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


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






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?


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.


Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998


Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998





...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?


Estate milk was once transformed into ice-creams, bombes, and syllabubs, and the Georgian ice house still stands in the grounds in front of Goodwood House.


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?




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




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




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


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



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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.


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.


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


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 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 Annual Vehicle Display takes centre stage in front of Goodwood House, open to GRRC members, and their families and friends.
The Annual Vehicle Display takes centre stage in front of Goodwood House, open to GRRC members, and their families and friends.
Join the Club at Goodwood House for our popular Open Day, featuring three vehicle displays. There will be a wide range of fun activities for children and families, including fairground rides, games and face painting. Members wearing their GRRC lapel badge can also enter the House free of charge and look around the state apartments*.
The event centres around a spectacular display of our members' vehicles in front of Goodwood House. We'll be asking you to vote for your favourite vehicle and the winner will be announced at 1500hrs on the day.
If you would like to present your car for the Annual Vehicle Display, please register above.
Goodwood House will be open during the event, providing an opportunity to view the magnificent state apartments. You should note that, for conservation reasons, tickets are limited and admission will be in timed sessions. Please collect your tickets, which will be available on a first-come-first-served basis, from the Portico of Goodwood House (from 1200hrs).
The first viewing will start at 1230hrs, with subsequent viewings at 30-minute intervals until 1530hrs. All members wearing their 2026 lapel badge will be admitted to the House free of charge with a valid ticket. All other guests will be admitted at the 2026 House rate: This year’s House rate is to be confirmed, do look out for further information on the website which will be released closer to the time.
Please note, any members not wearing their 2026 badge will be liable to pay the 2026 House rate.


The themes of this year's Open Day are yet to be announced. Keep an eye out for the GRRC e-newsletters for more information on what wonderful vehicles we will be celebrating this year.
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Yes, this is a GRRC members’ event.
In order to ensure that we cater for the number of people attending, Members must book tickets in advance, for themselves and their guests, and should wear their current GRRC membership badge and display a current GRRC windscreen sticker to gain access.
This event is not open to the GRRC Fellowship, although they may of course attend as guests of a GRRC member.
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The GRRC Annual Vehicle Display is free of charge to attend.
House tours are free for GRRC members wearing their 2026 lapel badges, but there is an additional cost for Goodwood House tours for non-GRRC members, which will be payable on the day.
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Please drive to Goodwood House through Gate 2 (by the Hotel) on New Barn Hill. Parking will be in the ballroom car park or at The Pheasantry, and marshals will be on hand to guide you.
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We regret that neither Carne's Seat nor the Shell House are open to the GRRC or to the public. However, tours of the majestic Goodwood House will be available from 1230hrs.
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Yes, there will be disabled parking at the front of the ballroom car park.
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Yes, there will. We will have several concession stands and a bar.
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Yes, well behaved dogs on short-leads are welcome in the grounds. Please ensure that you clear up after your dog. Please note that dogs will not be allowed in Goodwood House.
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The Annual Vehicle Display is a GRRC member event only so you will need your 2026 GRRC membership windscreen sticker on your vehicle to be allowed entrance to the site. Friends and family will be admitted if accompanied by a current GRRC member and their tickets are pre-booked.
