



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




The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection




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


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


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


The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!











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






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.




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!


Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.




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


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




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.










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 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 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.


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.


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.


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




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


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





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


...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.


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


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


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




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.




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!


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



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


A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam


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








"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.
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