

Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!


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".




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








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


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


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 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.











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






A huge variety of glassware is available for each wine, all labelled by grape type to give the best flavour profile.


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


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


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.


Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech


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!


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


The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS


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.


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



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 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


King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.


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.


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 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.


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto


According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".




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?










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



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.


...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 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.


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.


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




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




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.




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


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.


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!




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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Watch the full live stream below of the Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health which took place on Thursday 19 September 2024 with a world-leading panel of experts to debate topics and trends around the gut microbiome, infant feeding and the first five years.
Health Summit
Health Summit 2024
Our first discussion highlighted the critical role of the gut microbiome and proper nutrition in early childhood development, especially during prenatal and infant stages.
Mr. James Kinross, a gastroenterologist, explained that the infant microbiome, shaped by maternal health, breastfeeding, and early exposures, is vital for long-term health. He noted that modern lifestyles, including diet and antibiotic use, are reducing microbiome diversity, which he compared to an "internal climate crisis." This decline is linked to higher risks of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and mental health issues.
Dr. Vicky Sibson, a public health nutritionist, stressed the importance of good nutrition from pre-conception to age five. She discussed barriers such as economic challenges, formula marketing, and societal factors that hinder breastfeeding support and access to healthy foods.
Both experts advocate for improved public policies, better education, and stronger regulations on food and formula marketing to protect maternal and infant health, and raise awareness of the microbiome's significance in early development.
This discussion focused on the complexities of early childhood nutrition, the influence of the food industry, and ongoing research into the gut microbiome. Professor Louise Kenny, who led a birth cohort study in Liverpool, emphasised the critical importance of the first 1000 days (from conception through infancy) in shaping lifelong health. Her research explored how maternal health, diet, and social inequality affected the infant microbiome and long-term health outcomes, particularly the challenges disadvantaged families faced in providing optimal nutrition.
Dr. Chris Van Tulleken, an expert on ultra-processed foods, critiqued the food industry’s role in public health. He explained how ultra-processed foods, marketed as convenient, contributed to long-term health issues like obesity and poor microbiome health. He also highlighted misleading marketing tactics that influenced poor nutritional choices for children.
Both experts called for systemic changes, including stricter food marketing regulations, increased support for families to make healthier choices, and better funding for maternal and child health research.
Our food system is violent in the sense that it does physical and emotional harm, particularly to the most vulnerable: pregnant women, new-borns, and young children.
Dr. Chris Van Tulleken Infectious Diseases Doctor
The Q&A session explored critical topics surrounding maternal and child health, focusing on nutrition, breastfeeding, and the gut microbiome. Experts, which included Dr Vicky Sibson, Professor Louise Kenny, Dr Chris van Tullekan, Goodwood Gut Health Programme Lead, Stephanie Moore and Gabrielle Palmer, author of The Politics of Breastfeeding, shared their views on the first 1000 days of life, the crucial role of early nutrition, and the challenges in improving public health outcomes.
Health Summit
Health Summit 2024