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.
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.
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!
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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 dining room is host to an original painting from the Goodwood collection of the 6th Duke as a child.
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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 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!
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
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
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.
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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 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.
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.
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
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
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!
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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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
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.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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.
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.
As soon as Holly and Ben saw the natural beauty and history of Goodwood and the surrounding area, they knew that Goodwood House was the perfect venue for them.
“We were first attracted to Goodwood by the history of Goodwood House, the natural beauty and breathtaking views of the surrounding area and thought it was the perfect setting for our wedding. We have been to a lot of events at Goodwood and found all the staff to be so friendly, professional, welcoming and helpful so when we got engaged Goodwood House was really top of our list.
“We choose Goodwood House for our wedding venue as it is such an exquisite and special place. The beautiful decor inside all the rooms, the wonderful paintings and furniture lends itself to an enchanting atmosphere, it truly is a spectacular setting for a wedding.
“We wanted a country wedding with a traditional feeling. We wanted nature to be part of our wedding and bring the beautiful South Downs nature into Goodwood House though summer floral displays, meadow flowers and birch trees through the Ballroom to create a very romantic setting.
“The floral displays were a massive part in creating the look we were aiming for. With Fabienne, our florist, we decided on birch trees with summer and meadow flowers. We preferred the trestle tables and thought the trees on top would complement the red in the beautiful ballroom with the summer and meadow flowers down the middle of the tables. My mother made the wedding cake and we wanted it to be displayed in front of the wonderful mirror, which worked really well on the day. We were in contact continually with all our suppliers and had developed great relationships with them all. Our suppliers felt like an extended family, and are very special to us. It was very useful to have the Events Order document from Emily as it detailed everything on the day and was a great point of reference.
“We wanted to choose dishes that we thought everyone would like and where possible we wanted to use ingredients which were locally sourced. The food was delicious, the wines were exquisite and the canapés and late-night snacks were enjoyed by our guests. All the staff and Goodwood team were excellent and served the meals so beautifully. Every guest appreciated the extra details that went into the day in looking after them.
The menu for our wedding was:
Smoked salmon with pink grapefruit, roasted lemon dressing.
Fillet of beef with Charlton gratin, wild mushrooms, port jus.
Strawberry Eton Mess
Wine:
Chablis Grande Roche Chardonnay.
Chateau Lestrille Capmartin Bordeaux Superieur.
Champagne: Veuve Clicquot.
Jugs of sparkling Elderflower.
“The team at Goodwood made our day such a wonderful memorable occasion, especially Emily and David, who went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special. Their attention to detail was very impressive, their knowledge and experience was very reassuring.
“We got married at St Mary’s Church, East Lavant and arriving at Goodwood House was so exciting. The Jazz band were playing as we arrived and the champagne and canapés were being served, it was all just perfect.
“After the drink’s reception, the wedding breakfast was served in the Ballroom with a string quartet playing beautifully in the gallery, which along with the beautiful floral display, really added to the atmosphere, it really was like a dream. A highlight for us was when David Edney announced our arrival into the room and all the guests applauded and we saw the backdrop for our wedding breakfast for the first time, it was a very special moment.
“The food was delicious and beautifully presented and served to perfection. In the evening we had the black star cloth in the adjacent bar area where the band set up and we were able to have our first dance and enjoy more celebrations with family and friends. After a wonderful day we left Goodwood House with family and friends waving us off with magnificent silent fireworks.
“We really did have a most memorable wedding day, the Goodwood staff and team made everything look effortless, their attention to detail was just fantastic. We will always remember the extremely special day, memories that will last a lifetime.”
Suppliers:
Florist: Fabienne Egger
Photographer: Camilla Arnhold Photography
Videographer: Vogue Wedding Films
Make Up: Team Glam
Hair: Danielle Modlock Hair
Dress: Suzanne Neville at Miss Bush