

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


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


The early Members' Meetings were held for BARC Members, there were 71 between 1949 and 1966.


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




...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).














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


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






Revel in the history of our hounds with their family trees dating back to some of our earliest documents at Goodwood.


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



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



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


The most prestigious event in historic motorsport, the race that everyone wants to win.


The most prestigious event in historic motorsport, the race that everyone wants to win.


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


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


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


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.


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.



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


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


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




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


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.


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


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




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?


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.


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


...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.


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


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


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




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









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


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


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).


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


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


Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
What does a stay 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.
A spitfire banking low over the Downs, the morning belongs to you
Estate beef, seasonal vegetables direct from the market garden, a glass of red in hand. 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.

Make family dining even easier. As a hotel guest, order a main course at Goodwood Bar & Grill and up to two children aged 12 and under (one child’s meal per adult main meal) can enjoy their meal for free. No fuss, no extra cost, just more time to enjoy every moment together. Available from Saturday 24 October until Sunday 1 November 2026.


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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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