

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!


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 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.




...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


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.











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






A huge variety of glassware is available for each wine, all labelled by grape type to give the best flavour profile.


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


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!


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


For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation






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 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.


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










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


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


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.


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


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.


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).




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


...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.


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



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


...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?











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 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 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.



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


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


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).






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
GRRC Members and Fellows get access to watch the on-track testing, explore the paddocks and speak to the people who make historic motorsport at Goodwood what it is.
GRRC Members and Fellows get access to watch the on-track testing, explore the paddocks and speak to the people who make historic motorsport at Goodwood what it is.
GRRC Adult members can book up to four tickets per day, GRRC Fellows can book up to two tickets per day, and GRRC Family members can book up to eight tickets per day. Children aged 12 and under do not need tickets but must be accompanied.
Gates will open each morning at 9am, and will close to spectators at 5pm. Please see emails for details of parking: this may be in Car Park C, or up at the Goodwood Racecourse with free shuttle buses if the weather is bad. Disabled parking for those with Blue Badges will be in the Circuit.
Please note that access to the Motor Circuit may be restricted as the event build progresses. Please abide by all instructions from our marshals.
Dogs may be admitted but must be kept on short leads at all times.


Please book admission passes for yourself and any guests via the booking links above.
GRRC adult and young person members can book four passes per day (to include their own) and family members can book eight passes per day (again, to include their own). Those in the GRRC fellowship can book two passes per day (to include their own).
If you have a young person membership, please select 'adult members' from the three booking options.
To access the Motor Circuit, you'll need your GRRC membership or Fellowship lapel badge, and either a printed or electronic copy of your email ticket confirmation. You (the badge wearer) will need to accompany all non-member guests or meet them at the entrance so that they can enter the event.
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If you have lost your GRRC badge, or if you have recently joined the Fellowship and you have not received your pack, please come to the event entrance with your email confirmation for the event. One of our staff will be there to check your membership/Fellowship status so that you can access the event.
Please note that you will still have to have registered to attend - we cannot process registrations to attend on the day.
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The Circuit will open to the GRRC community and their guests at 9am each morning, and close at 5pm each evening. The days operate on a 'drop in' basis: you can arrive and leave at any time between 9am and 5pm, and re-admission is permitted.
Please note that competitors and teams may be entering the Circuit earlier than 9am - please respect the marshals and do not try to gain access before 9am.
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We cannot guarantee which cars and drivers will be present on any given test day, but we can promise an interesting selection on all of the days!
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Please see emails for details of parking: this may be in Car Park C, or up at the Goodwood Racecourse with free shuttle buses if the weather is bad. Disabled parking for those with Blue Badges will be in the Circuit.
In the case of bad weather and/or waterlogged ground, parking might be moved to the Racecourse, with shuttle transport. Please look out for further details nearer the time. Marshals will be on hand to advise and direct.
Hardstanding parking for motorcycles will be available.
Accessible parking for GRRC members who have Blue Badges (denoting mobility issues or disability - NOT the blue Fellowship badge) will be within the Circuit. Please enter the Motor Circuit via the main entrance after 9am, and show your GRRC lapel badge, your confirmation email and your Blue Badge to the marshals, who will direct you where to park.
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Parking for GRRC members and Fellows with blue badges will be inside the Circuit. Please enter the Circuit by the main gate after 9am, and show your GRRC membership or Fellowship lapel badge, blue badge and confirmation email to the marshal to gain entry. The marshals will direct you to a car park.
Accessible toilets are located in the Jackie Stewart Pavilion.
You will be able to cross the track between runs - please ask the marshals to let you know when you can cross.
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When you arrive for the test day, you will be entering a live construction site. Please be mindful of heavy plant and construction activity whilst onsite.
For your safety, we have created pedestrian routes around the site to the areas from where you can safely watch the on-track action, and visit the Paddocks. It is VERY important that you stay within these zones, which will be clearly marked.
Please note that access to the whole Circuit will be restricted and track viewing zones are designated.
Marshals will be on hand to direct you. Please follow all instructions from our Goodwood Marshals - they are here, as ever, to keep you safe.
Those unable to use the pedestrian tunnel to cross the track should speak to marshals who will let you know when it is possible to cross the track between batches.
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The Aerodrome Café, Motor Circuit Café, the NAAFI wagon and the Horsebox will be open for the purchase of food and drink throughout each test day.
You are also welcome to bring your own picnic if you would like to.
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Yes! Adult GRRC members can bring up to three guests, family members up to seven guests and Fellowship can bring one guest. These guests do not need to be in the GRRC community, but must arrive with the GRRC member or Fellow.
Please book all guest passes in advance - these cannot be allocated on the gate.
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Yes, the Goodwood shop at the Motor Circuit will be open on all test days from 10am until 4pm, and will be well stocked with Members' Meeting, Revival and GRRC merchandise.
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If you have booked passes but can no longer attend, please contact the Ticket Office or the GRRC team straight away so that your place(s) can be offered to someone else.
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Dogs are permitted at the pre-event test days. They must be kept on short leads at all times, and owners must clean up after their dogs.
Please be aware that there will be sudden and loud noises which may be distressing. Please consider whether or not it is appropriate to bring your dog before doing so.
Please note that dogs are not permitted at Goodwood's headline motorsport events, other than assistance dogs which should be pre-registered using the guidelines found in our Goodwood Events Dog Policy (linked to below).
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