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!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
A bell under each place at the table to signal if butlers can come back in to the dining room, a guests privacy is always paramount.
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".
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the 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 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
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
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
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Celebrating their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, we caught up with Jen and Mark to find out the highlights from their special day last year.
“We got married outside on the beautiful Cedar Lawn at the Goodwood Hotel, and with the July weather on our side, it made the most stunning setting. Having a celebrant meant that we were able to personalise our service to exactly how we had imagined it would be. There is literally nothing we would have changed.
It is hard to pick one highlight, but the relaxed and informal service on the lawn, paired with the traditional afternoon tea was amazing – it was exactly what we were looking for. The staff were faultless and always there when you needed them. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone was so organised. It took the pressure and stress off us and meant that we were able to just enjoy the day even more. We couldn’t forget our DJ battle that we had at the evening reception. That was definitely a big highlight!”
When describing the Goodwood Hotel, Jen and Mark certainly loved the flexibility and endless possibility that this wedding venue gave them.
“The Hotel had everything that we needed - comfortable accommodation for us and our guests, lots of space, the flexibility of the lawn and the Cedar Suite, as well as the additional bar and function rooms for storing things. The organisation and staff were brilliant. The food gorgeous. And to top it all off, the price was such great value for money."
Nothing compared to Goodwood.
Jen Bride
"We chose the Goodwood Hotel simply because we love Goodwood. There is something about all the little touches that you get at Goodwood that you just don’t get anywhere else – it makes it so special. We were sold the minute we had our first show-around and met our lovely wedding planner, Rhiannon. Nothing compared to Goodwood.”
Photography - Stephanie and Nicole and Firefly Photographic
Wedding Celebrant - Jane Blackman
Wedding DJ - Brian Mole
Cake - Naomi’s Bakehouse
Flowers - Nell's Flowers and Sussex Flower Farm
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