

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


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




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?




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






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.


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.


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


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".


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".


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


From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill


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!


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


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




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


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


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




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


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




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


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


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


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



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?


...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.


The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.




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




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 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.




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!


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).



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


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




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.


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


Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.


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


Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
In a world where emotional fatigue, anxiety and burnout are on the rise, Goodwood Health & Wellbeing has unveiled a transformative new retreat designed to restore calm, clarity and resilience starting with the gut. With the first of this new retreat taking place this November, the Mood Food Connection Retreat is a four-day science-led journey that explores the powerful link between the food we eat and how we feel.
Rooted in the serene beauty of the 11,000-acre Goodwood Estate in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, this restorative experience is grounded in both modern neuroscience and centuries-old natural health principles. It brings to life the insights of clinical nutritionist and Goodwood Gut Health Lead, Stephanie Moore, author of Eat Your Brain Happy, whose work explores how diet shapes our brain chemistry and mental wellbeing.
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The gut-brain connection: What you eat changes how you feel
The idea that food affects mood is no longer just common sense; it’s neuroscience. Every meal we eat communicates with the brain not only through nutrients but through the intricate pathways of the gut microbiome. As Stephanie explains, “What we eat literally changes how our brain works. If we eat to support a healthy gut microbiome, the brain becomes well-nourished and balanced which leads to a calmer, happier state of mind.”
At the heart of the retreat are immersive workshops such as The Biology of an Unhappy Brain and Which is in Charge: Your Gut or Your Brain? which decode the relationship between diet, gut health and neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals are responsible for regulating mood, focus and motivation, yet their production depends largely on the nutrients we consume.
“Healthy fats like omega-3s, magnesium, B vitamins and protein are essential for brain balance,” Stephanie shares. “They support the production of neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin which help us feel calm and focused.”
Food as medicine: What you eat and why it matters
Guests will enjoy a nourishing anti-inflammatory menu crafted to support mental clarity and gut integrity. Dishes are built around organic seasonal ingredients, many sourced from Goodwood’s own Home Farm, including oily fish, leafy greens, pulses, avocados, seeds and fermented foods, all designed to enhance gut microbiota diversity and reduce systemic inflammation.
“Gut permeability is a major contributor to anxiety and low mood,” explains Stephanie. “When harmful bacteria in the gut produce inflammatory compounds, these can leak into the bloodstream and even reach the brain, triggering symptoms of depression or brain fog.”
Throughout the retreat, participants will learn how to eat in ways that calm the nervous system, support digestion and reduce stress; practices that extend far beyond the plate. The retreat also includes expert consultations and integrative treatments such as cranial osteopathy, abdominal massage and reflexology as well as movement classes, guided breath walks and vagal tone sound therapy to promote emotional regulation.
A retreat designed for long-term change
This isn’t just a chance to unwind. It’s a chance to transform your relationship with food, mood and self-care. Guests will leave not only rested and restored but equipped with a personalised ‘Happy Brain Action Plan’ that supports mental resilience long after the retreat ends.
“The Mood Food Connection retreat provides both the theory and the experience,” says Stephanie. “You’ll understand how food shapes your brain, and you’ll live it through what you eat, how you move and how you restore. It’s about creating sustainable habits that support a balanced, resilient and happy mind.”
Guests can also choose to extend their stay to an overall five night retreat by combining the Mood Food Connection Retreat with the new Art & Ice Retreat, a contrast experience blending the Wim Hof Method of cold water immersion therapy with creative restoration amongst the new Goodwood Art Foundation. Together these immersive offerings reflect Goodwood’s commitment to long-term wellbeing where nature, nutrition and neuroscience come together in harmony.
The new Mood Food Connection Retreat begins on Sunday 16 November, Art & Ice Retreat begins on Wednesday 19 November.
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