The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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 ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
A huge variety of glassware is available for each wine, all labelled by grape type to give the best flavour profile.
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
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".
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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 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.
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.
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events 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!
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.
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.
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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.
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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 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.
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 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
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Join us as we venture through the rolling hills of Tuscany in a fleet of lovingly cared for classic Alfa Romeos.
Join us as we venture through the rolling hills of Tuscany in a fleet of lovingly cared for classic Alfa Romeos.
With no more than 15 vehicles on the trip, you will appreciate the exclusive and intimate nature of our GRRC tours whilst experiencing the thrill of driving these Italian classics, transporting you back in time to an iconic era of automotive ingenuity. Alongside breathtaking driving throughout the region, including roads straight from the Mille Miglia road book, highlights of the tour will include downtime to explore Pienza and Siena, a guided tour of Volterra, and a feast of local and national cuisine in some of the best restaurants in the area.
To rest and recuperate after each drive, you will stay in luxury accommodation nestled within the Chianti Hills, showcasing the very best of the Tuscan landscape blanketed with creeping vineyards, ancient olive trees and towering cypresses. Whether you are a classic car enthusiast, or dipping your toe for the first time into the world of vintage vehicles, this will be an unforgettable trip.
From Florence Airport we will whisk you into the heart of the Chianti Hills. Our hotel for the duration of the trip is Borgo di Yescine, a four-star hotel perched on the top of a verdant hill, 600 metres above the sea level, overlooking the historic town of Radda. Formally a fortress of the Langobardic era, this property has been loving restored with the splendor, simplicity and quality of rural life to the Borgo of yesteryear. Between the village square, the orangery, the outdoor heated swimming pool, the olive grove and the hotels very own vineyard, Borgo di Yescine is the perfect base for us to make the most of the world-famous Tuscan region.
For dinner this evening you will step back in time with a rustic dining experience in the form of an old, converted post office, with stunning views out to the Via Chiantigiana. Experience traditional Tuscan cuisine in a setting dedicated to Tazio Nuvolari, the inventor of the all-wheel drift, and the winner of the 1930 Mille Miglia.
Today will be your first opportunity to get behind the wheel of your classic Alfa Romeo. The Crete Senese is one of the most beautiful routes in Italy, and will host cypress-lined hilltops and views stretching to the horizon with picturesque medieval villages perched on the hills. We will depart from our hotel shortly after breakfast, before meandering our way to Pienza. We will invite for you to join us for lunch at Terrazza del Chiostro.
After some free time to enjoy the 15'"Century town and UNESCO World Heritage site, we will begin our journey back to the hotel, where you will have a free evening to dine at your leisure, and make the most of the beautiful hotel facilities.
Departing from the hotel in the morning, our convoy of Alfa Romeos will travel far into the west of Tuscany, where in good weather you may spot Pisa and the sea on the horizon. We will then arrive in Volterra, the city of wind and alabaster craftmanship. Here, you will have lunch at leisure before embarking on a guided tour of the historic town, allowing you to learn more about one of Italy's most underrated and undiscovered hill towns.
We will then return to the hotel for some leisure time before departing for dinner. La Bottega di Volpaia will host us for an evening of friendly, traditional Tuscan hospitality with stretching views over the Chianti Hills, providing an unforgettable experience.
For our final day of driving the roads of Tuscany, we will be venturing to Siena, the gothic jewel of Tuscany surrounded by a 1,000-year-old defensive wall, with towers and gates strategically placed for protection. After exploring here at leisure, we will then head to Badia a Coltibuono for a vineyard tour and wine tasting. This winery is one of the oldest monastries in Italy, and has been under management of the Stucci Prinetti family since 1846.
Later into the evening, we will depart from the hotel for our dinner at Albergaccio di Castellina for a fine dining experience, wrapping up our Tuscan adventure in luxurious style. Combining creative spirit with genuine Tuscan culinary tradition this will offer authentic and delicious dishes to enjoy as we reminisce over a wonderful trip.
After breakfast and check-out, the day will be at leisure, with guests being taken to Florence airport for your outbound flights.