For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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.
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.
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 exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Mattresses and eiderdowns are stuffed with wool from the Goodwood Estate.
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 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!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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.
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
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.
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
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
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.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
No matter what list stage you are at, or the amount of pressure you may be under, challenges with mental health and stress affect everyone. Claire Stickings, a practitioner at Goodwood Health & Wellbeing, offers invaluable insights into nurturing mental wellbeing. Drawing from her own journey of overcoming mental health struggles, Claire shares her top tips for coping with stress and fostering self-care practices that resonate deeply.
As someone who has suffered from mental health issues, I know how stressful, isolating and debilitating it can be. I have found simple practices help alleviate the stresses of everyday life and help promote mental wellbeing. My top tips for coping with stress and looking after your mental health are:
Take time to nurture yourself
Don't force self-care; it shouldn’t be another job on your never-ending to-do list. The best self-care works around finding something that you enjoy. There is a huge range of self-help books and tools available. Don't get lost in it all. Take one thing at a time and find something you like. It doesn't have to take too long and it doesn't have to be expensive. Ranging from meditation, sound bathing, walking in nature and mindfulness, you can find many of these classes and offerings at Goodwood Health & Wellbeing.
Activate your sense of smell
Smell is an incredible way to calm your central nervous system, so find scents that you find comforting - for me cut grass or lemon balm - reminds me of happy experiences. Using aromatherapy oils is proven to help activate different emotions, lavender is perfect for calming, peppermint and rosemary are invigorating, and lemon is good for clarity and focus.
You are good enough
We can be so hard on ourselves and often be our own worst critic. It’s time to practice some self-compassion and take it easier on yourself. Believe in yourself and be proud. As well as my passion for fitness and wellbeing, for the last three years I have been studying for a diploma in counselling. This has taught me that I am good enough. I will probably never be the best, but I give my best and try to do my best and this is good enough for me. I have taken a good look at myself, warts and all and I have stopped trying to be someone perfect.
Nutrition, exercise and sleep
Everyone needs these basics to survive. They are incredibly important but sometimes really hard. I do try to have a relatively balanced diet and I don't deny myself the occasional treat. I am lucky in that sleep is not a problem, however, I have been known to use a comfortable eye mask for me, and I feel like I get a better quality sleep.
As I age, my body can no longer do the things that it could when I was 20, but I know how important it is to keep moving. I love walking and dancing. I'm not great at dancing but I don't care. I love it and I love making people laugh.
Choose an exercise that you love and enjoy. It gets the body moving, it's sociable and it's fun. As someone who has struggled with back pain, I can say that for me, stretching and pilates have been invaluable. I don't stretch nearly enough and one of my goals is to stretch for 10 minutes every day.
Learning and development
The brain needs exercise, just like the rest of our body, to keep it functioning well. Maybe try a new skill, or a language, or a short course. You may feel more fulfilled, you may achieve something you always wanted to and it may open up new opportunities.
Socialise, laugh, make new friends
I love people. I love making new friends. However, I appreciate that this can be very hard for people, so if you see someone new in a class, go and say hello. Be kind, smile and enjoy yourself and what others have to offer.