

Experience stunning automotive design at the world's finest concours d'elegance.


When the 9th Duke won the Double Twelve at Brooklands in 1931 he never drove without it throughout his successful driving career.


The inaugural BARC Members' Meeting took place at Goodwood on 13th Augurst 1949.


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




After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.




...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


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



David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 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!


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






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.


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



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



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


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


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


"Give me Goodwood on a summers' day and you can forget the rest."




Early Revivals saw the likes of Stirling Moss and Jack Brabham return to competitive racing.


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


After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.










After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.



After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' 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.


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.




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


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


A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam






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


...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.






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



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


...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 exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!


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!







After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.








As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere


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 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.


A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam


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




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


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.


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


A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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.
mood food
Retreats
gut health
latest news
Health & Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
Wellness Retreat
Wellness Retreats

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.
mood food
Retreats
gut health
latest news
Health & Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
Wellness Retreat
Wellness Retreats


