

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!


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.








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




...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


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














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 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.



Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented


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


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


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".


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


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


For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation


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


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


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


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.


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




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.


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 replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!




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.




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.









...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


Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in.


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




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 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 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.




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


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



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


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


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


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




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


Join Nik Westacott, restauranteur, chef, caterer and mushroom expert on this exclusive event as he guides you through the fascinating world of foraging, here on the Goodwood Estate.
Join Nik Westacott, restauranteur, chef, caterer and mushroom expert on this exclusive event as he guides you through the fascinating world of foraging, here on the Goodwood Estate.
Step into the hidden world of wild food on the Goodwood Estate with expert forager Nik Westacott. Whether edible or not, every mushroom and plant has a story. And with Nik’s passion, wit and deep-rooted knowledge, you’ll never look at a countryside walk the same way again.
This is a rare and exclusive event for Goodwood Members. Nik is the only person granted special permission to forage on the Estate, making this a truly one-of-a-kind experience not to be missed.
Choose from a morning or afternoon session.
Morning guests will begin with their foraging experience, followed by a delicious two-course, foraging-themed lunch served with a glass of wine.
Afternoon guests will enjoy a delicious two-course, foraging-themed lunch with a glass of wine before heading out on their foraging experience.
Nik, a former Chichester resident with close ties to the Estate, is Goodwood’s sole accredited mushroom guide, offering unparalleled insight into its secret woodland treasures
Now living in Pembrokeshire, Nik still travels to Goodwood to assist private and Estate hunts. He has been gathering wild mushrooms and fungi for over 30 years, trained by Dr Derek Reid, head of mycology at Kew and Roger Phillips, author of the finest book on mushrooms.
To book the Estate Foraging Masterclass with Nik Westacott, please follow the links below. If you have any questions about the event, please email kennelsreservations@goodwood.com.
There are two sessions available to book:
10:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Both foraging groups will come together at 12:15pm for a two-course lunch at The Kennels.
Please note, all members will dine together on a shared table.
The lunch menu for Estate Foraging at The Kennels will be available to view soon.
Due to the nature of this event, you will be out exploring the local woodland so please make sure you wear appropriate footwear, warm layers and waterproof clothing. Please have a change of footwear when you return to The Kennels for lunch.
This event will proceed in wet weather, however heavy and torrential rain conditions will see the event postponed and rescheduled. In the unlikely event of postponement, our reception team will get in touch with you.
Please note, due to the nature of this event, we unfortunately cannot accommodate dogs.
