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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.
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!
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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!
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.
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 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
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.
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
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!
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.
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 origins of the collection lay in the possessions of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, and Duchess of Aubigny in France, to whom some of the paintings originally belonged.
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
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.
The Duke of Richmond holds the title of Duke of Richmond and Gordon. This title reflects the historical association with both the Richmond and Gordon families.
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 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 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.
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
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.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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!
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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Located adjacent to the Cricket pitch, the GRRC Members' Enclosure is the perfect place to take a break, close to the Startline and Startline grandstand.
This year, we are reverting to the enclosed, pavilion-style enclosure, with seated restaurant, as well as outdoor seating for anyone bringing their own food and drinks. Lockers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. You will have access to private toilets, free phone charging and of course members of the GRRC team on hand in case of questions.
GRRC Members must show their 2024 GRRC lapel badge to enter. Each badge holder may bring one guest, and children aged 12 and under do not count towards this total.
Don't forget to prepare for whatever the British weather might have in store: we recommend comfortable shoes, layers and either a waterproof or umbrella in case of showers.
Do check the printed itinerary on the reception desk each day to find out which stars of the Festival will be visiting the Enclosure each day for an intimate Q&A session.
Returning in 2024 is the GRRC Pit Stop - an enclosure open to both GRRC members and Fellows. Located just above the F1 paddocks, this exclusive area will feature covered and outdoor seating, lockers, toilets, phone charging, food concessions and members of the GRRC team on hand to answer your questions. Membership and Fellowship badge holders can bring a guest into this enclosure.
As a GRRC Member you are invited to park in the forward areas of the public car parks. They will fill up very quickly and once they are full, there is no additional forward parking so please arrive as early as possible to avoid disappointment, with your 2024 GRRC windscreen sticker clearly on display.
For more information on parking at FOS, please click below.
Half-price programmes are only available on a pre-order basis via the website (log-in as a Member to get your discount) or by calling the Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055. You will be issued with a voucher, which you can redeem from a programme collection point at the entrance to the Festival. Alternatively, once inside the Kinrara Enclosure, you will be able to exchange your voucher for a programme at the reception area.
With its elegant, spacious interior and private garden, access to your own grandstand and unparalleled views of Crossroads corner, diagonally opposite Goodwood House, you'll be able to catch every minute of the hillclimb action in comfort in the Kinrara Enclosure.
With dedicated parking, a seated restaurant, bar, sandwiches and snacks, lockers, toilets and members of the GRRC team on hand throughout the weekend to answer all of your questions, the Kinrara Enclosure offers the perfect Festival experience.
Added to that, VIP drivers, riders and even pilots will be popping in for interesting Q&A sessions and to pose with you for a photo each day.
Tickets are now very limited, so please don't delay.
If you would like to enjoy prime viewing of the Festival of Speed from some of the most prestigious locations in the park, GRRC Members are invited to purchase this highly exclusive package which has been created just for you.
We're delighted to offer the GRRC Shopping Club once again for 2024: enjoy discounts, offers and more from a range of Festival of Speed partners and exhibitors. Even better, these offers are available online for four weeks before and after the Festival of Speed, as well at the event itself, so whether or not you are able to join us in July, you can still take advantage of these offers.
To add value to your FOS experience, the GRRC are working hard alongside the Partnerships team to ensure we have some great one-off experiences you will be able to enjoy over the weekend. Details and booking links for these will appear on the page linked to below as soon as they are released.
Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, holding more than 400 specialist sales a year in 60 different categories with flagship salerooms in London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Hong Kong. Bonhams has a heritage and reputation for connoisseurship and bespoke service known throughout the world.
Members will once again have access to the Bonhams' preview day on Thursday 11 July. Please show your current members' badge to allow access for yourself and a guest between 10am – 5.30pm.
Members receive a £10 discount on the Bonhams' catalogue if you wish to attend the auction day on Friday 12 July at 10am.
Every day in each of our GRRC enclosures, we are delighted to bring you Q&A sessions and visits from some of our most famous and well-loved Festival of Speed guests - past visitors have included Sir Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Horacio Pagani and Petter Solberg.
Make sure you download the event app and enable location services on your phone to receive notifications of these not-to-be-missed events!
As always, don’t forget to bring your 2024 membership or Fellowship badge in order to ensure you can access all enclosures and discounts across the weekend.