

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




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”.




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


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.


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).



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.









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


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.






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.


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


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


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 safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!




For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!


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 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 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 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 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 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!


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




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




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?




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 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?


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto


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







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 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


The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour



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






The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour


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.




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).


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Our fantastic Weekend in Wales will explore hidden mountain passes in Snowdonia and the magnificent Coastal Way - discovering some breathtaking roads and creating a real treat for lovers of beautiful UK driving routes.
Our fantastic Weekend in Wales will explore hidden mountain passes in Snowdonia and the magnificent Coastal Way - discovering some breathtaking roads and creating a real treat for lovers of beautiful UK driving routes.
Designed for those who may not have joined us on a GRRC driving tour before, or for those who much prefer a shorter itinerary, our fantastic Weekend in Wales will explore hidden mountain passes in Snowdonia and the magnificent Coastal Way - discovering some breathtaking roads and creating a real treat for lovers of beautiful UK driving routes.
You'll enjoy boutique accommodation in some of the most picturesque areas of Wales. If you are looking for a step up from our ever-popular Regional Drives, this tour could be perfect for you. Mingle with like-minded members, driving a variety of cars, as we bring the classic Goodwood style to this stunning region of North Wales.

Expected driving time: 3hrs 57mins*
Expected driving distance: 134 miles
We will rendezvous in a beautiful setting within North Wales, providing a stark backdrop for the start of our Weekend in Wales tour. Following a brief introduction, the team will be on hand to provide you with pre-programmed Garmin Sat Navs to use throughout the duration of the trip, before setting you off on an exploration through Clwydian Range & Dee Valley and the North Wales coast road, before our final stretch takes us into the Snowdonia National Park. Throughout the day you will enjoy long, winding roads, open straights, and hairpin bends. We will arrive at our accommodation for the 2-nights, Caer Rhun Hall Hotel. Following enough time to settle in, we will come together for a drink reception within the hotel grounds to celebrate the start of this trip and meet your fellow members, before going our separate ways for dinner at leisure.
Expected driving time: 4hrs 27mins*
Expected driving distance: 148.5 miles
Day two will see us travel further into Snowdonia, driving some of the very best roads in the area. Our drive will venture through deep valleys, skirt alongside natural lakes, and bring us to momentous heights of this national park. Midway through the drive you will find yourself joining the infamous Coastal Way, taking us from Penrhyndeudraeth down to Bryncrug. Here, you can enjoy mountainside roads as you gaze out over stretching views of Cardigan Bay. On return to the hotel, after a fantastic day of driving, we will once again enjoy a drink reception before sitting down for a celebratory farewell dinner. Here, we will raise a glass to a truly wonderful weekend of great driving amongst likeminded members.
Departure.

Single person pricing can be provided upon request.
£1,095 per couple in standard room
£1,245 per couple in master suite
Accommodation: Caer Rhun Hall Hotel, Conwy