



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.


Aubigny, Methuen, Torbolton and Darnley are the four teams that compete for the House Shield.


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




...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.





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.











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






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



Where wondrous innovation and future technology is placed in the palm of your hand.


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


The Revival takes you back to the original Goodwood era from 1948-1966.


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


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.


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


The Hill Start Line is marked by bricks taken from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


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.


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


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 ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.



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.


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


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


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






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


...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.







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?



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.


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







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.


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



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




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


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.


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


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.
What does summer at Goodwood sound like? Birdsong drifting through an open window, the rev of an engine, the crunch of feet through woodland and the clink of glasses as the sun begins to set behind the South Downs.
This is summer, only at Goodwood.
A spitfire banking low over the Downs, the morning belongs to you
Estate beef, heritage tomatoes, a glass of something cold. The kind of lunch you talk about on the way home.
Go fast. Go higher. The Motor Circuit, clay shooting and flying experiences - for the days when stillness isn't enough.
One of the finest private art collections in Britain. Ancient woodland. 11,000 acres with no two walks the same.
Arrive running on empty. Leave reset. The spa, pool, treatments, wellness stays and Health Club do the rest.
No screens, no schedule. Den-building, cycling and watching planes take off from the Aerodrome - childhood as it should be.
Set within 11,000 acres of West Sussex countryside, Goodwood is home to The Goodwood Hotel, a collection of luxury self-catering cottages, restaurants, wellness experiences and some of the country’s most distinctive sporting and cultural destinations.
Perfectly placed for exploring Sussex, the estate offers access to everything from woodland and coastline to galleries, gardens and historic towns, with the comfort of returning to Goodwood at the end of the day.

Stay at the heart of the estate in hotel rooms and suites designed for slower mornings and relaxed evenings, or settle into one of our self-catering cottages, where extra space, open kitchens and countryside surroundings make it easy to stay a little longer.
Dining is rooted in the estate itself, from farm-to-fork dining at Farmer, Butcher, Chef to relaxed lunches at The Kennels private members club, where you become an honorary members throughout your stay, through to a relaxed bite to eat at the Aerodrome or Motor Circuit Café as planes take off and cars whizz around the historic track.


Yes, guests enjoy complimentary access to our Health Club, including the gym, swimming pool, sauna and a wide variety of fitness classes. You can also use our tennis courts free of charge with racket hire included.
Help us improve your experience
Yes, our team is on hand to help tailor your time here. Call the Hotel team on 01243 775537 or email reservations@goodwood.com for help with bookings and to make the most of your stay.
Help us improve your experience
Hotel guests can enjoy delicious dining at the Farmer, Butcher, Chef, The Kennels private members' clubhouse, the Goodwood Bar & Grill and more, all showcasing seasonal, organic produce reared on the Estate at Goodwood Home Farm.
Help us improve your experience
Yes, The Goodwood Hotel is dog-friendly, and there are miles of walks to enjoy right from the doorstep. Let us know in advance and we’ll make sure your four-legged friend feels just as welcome.
Help us improve your experience