The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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 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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
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 dining room is host to an original painting from the Goodwood collection of the 6th Duke as a child.
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.
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.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
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 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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
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.
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.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Essence maker, Amy Murphy-Watts, was asked to create a tree essence from the Cedar of Lebanon tree that is over 250 years old.
Creating essences is always a very special moment, but when you are asked to create a tree essence from a Cedar of Lebanon that is over 250 years old, well that is an honour. The Cedar of Lebanon was commonly planted from the 1740’s in this country, in nearly every stately home. Given the size and presence it has you can understand why. In its native home the Middle East it was used to build temples, due to its size and durability, with the essential oil being used for coughs, medicines and antiseptics. The cedar in the private gardens of Goodwood House definitely has a majestic presence and when you are standing beneath its boughs you have the feeling that you are just a passing energy, and that this tree will be there for many many years to come.
When you take the time to tune in to trees, standing under their branches, leaning on the bark or just sitting near them, most people will feel a sense of calm. It’s the perfect way to tune back into nature after a busy day, feel the grass, putting your back to the tree (or hugging the tree) and just taking the time to breathe.
And when I make an essence from a tree, this is what I am intending to capture in the water, the vibration and wisdom of the tree. And each tree has its own energy.
As essence makers, we capture the vibration of a plant, flower, tree or crystal into water. Much research is now being done to show that water ‘holds memory’. Its vibration can change, depending on what is surrounding it. For any of you who are interested in this please look up Dr Emoto or Veda Austin, there are many images of water showing different vibrations. We essence makers have always trusted that this is so, but the more research that is being done, much of it now scientific, is just more proof that we are all working at a particular vibration. And improving our own vibration means that we are emotionally more able to cope with the general stresses of life, being the best version of ourselves.
I felt a deep connection to the Cedar of Lebanon and set about making the essence. I am a pendulum dowser and dowsed to see where the best spot was to make the essence. I placed the bowl of water underneath the branches of the ancient tree and left it there for about an hour. I sat far away from the bowl, so as not to interfere with its energy and as it was a sunny day, enjoyed sitting a while. And apart from being checked by the head of security (I realise that what I do looks rather strange!) all went well.
The essence was ready after about an hour, having absorbed enough of the vibration of the tree. I then bottled it up with brandy, a preservative, and then I decanted enough for the Goodwood family to use. The Cedar of Lebanon is a particular favourite of Duchess Susan, and as soon as I had made it, I delivered her a bottle.
The message from the tree was quite clear. To take time to breath and be peaceful. To help connect with your Higher Power, the Divine, God, whatever you choose. Clearing away unwanted energies, letting go of self loathing and connecting with your ancient wisdom. Quite a powerful tree!
If you are in any of the large parks around the country look out for this tree and just spend a while sitting, breathing and being at peace.
Find out more about Amy and her award-winning skincare and aromatherapy essence products at Nature's Wish.
You can also book a 60 minute Essence & Energy Healing session with Amy at the Health Club, email wellbeing@goodwood.com to find out more.