

For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!


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


For icons of British saloon car racing, featuring Capris, Camaros, Mustangs and more.


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




...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.











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






Mattresses and eiderdowns are stuffed with wool from the Goodwood Estate.





For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!


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


"Give me Goodwood on a summers' day and you can forget the rest."


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


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


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


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.


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”.










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”.


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”.


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




One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.


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


The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.






...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 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.





...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.


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).


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?




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.


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


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 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.


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


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!


4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.


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




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.
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.
