

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


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.




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



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.











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!






Within the boot room are hooks for 20 people, enough for all of the Lodges 10 bedrooms.


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 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!


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




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




The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS






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


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










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


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.


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




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


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




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?


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 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?



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


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.


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!


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




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


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





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 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!




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


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


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
What better way is there to end the year than by enjoying a splendid celebration hosted by the Duke of Richmond at Goodwood House? We are delighted to invite you and your guests to Goodwood House for an evening of exquisite dining, magnificent fireworks and dancing.
What better way is there to end the year than by enjoying a splendid celebration hosted by the Duke of Richmond at Goodwood House? We are delighted to invite you and your guests to Goodwood House for an evening of exquisite dining, magnificent fireworks and dancing.
Held on consecutive evenings, the Christmas celebration is a highlight in the winter social calendar for our Goodwood community and is a great opportunity to meet other like-minded people.
Guests will be welcomed into the Front Hall to enjoy a champagne reception before the incredible fireworks display and a speech by His Grace The Duke of Richmond in front of Goodwood House. Guests will then take their seats in the State Apartments of Goodwood House for a sumptuous three-course meal before they dance the night away, entertained by a fantastic live band.
2026 Christmas Ball dates:
Thursday 3rd December
Friday 4th December
Saturday 5th December
The dress code for all evenings is black tie.
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Each member can purchase as many tickets as they want, depending on availability. Single bookings are also very welcome, and we will endeavour to place you next to other single bookings or small groups. Table plans will be based on tables of 10 or 12 on your preferred date. If there are other members you wish to be seated with, please state this on the booking form. Whilst we will make every effort to arrange this for you, we cannot guarantee it in all cases.
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Shuttles to and from Goodwood House will operate from Goodwood Hotel on all dates.
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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 Goodwood, a refund will be made less unrecoverable expenses incurred. All refunds will be made entirely at the discretion of Goodwood.
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