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.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
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.
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.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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 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 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 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 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
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
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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.
Putting their own stamp on their special day, Kate and Geoff chose a very colourful theme for their wedding and experienced more of The Goodwood Estate by also staying at Hound Lodge.
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When initially looking to choose a venue, it was a combination of factors that confirmed Goodwood House as the one for the happy couple. “The beautiful, grand old House seemed the perfect venue, and the staff who are experienced and professional, yet also very friendly and relaxed, went out of their way to assist us at every turn."
Goodwood offers far more freedom than many other venues with regards to choice of suppliers for various aspects of the wedding, which allowed us the freedom to have the day exactly as we wanted it to be.”
Kate
“The wonderful rural setting of the Estate held strong appeal – we both grew up in the countryside and we knew we didn't want to get married in a city.” With first impressions ticking all the boxes, the quintessential charm soon won them over in person.
Although it's easy to get to Goodwood, it has a distinctive character of its own and it feels completely separate from the ordinary places we spend our daily lives in.
Kate
“The Goodwood staff were there to help us at every stage. They obviously have a great deal of experience, are very understanding and nothing was too much trouble as we planned. On the day itself, minor problems were solved as quickly as they arose and we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves, confident that they were looking after the details.”
Set on a colourful and playful theme, even their four-legged friends joined in with the celebrations. “The rooms were festooned with flowers for the occasion. Kate wore a crimson dress, Geoff a blue suit. After the reception line, our two Dachshunds made a surprise red carpet entrance and stole the show, as they generally do!”
Guests were also wowed by the wedding breakfast. “We'd heard great things about the food at Goodwood but we were slightly apprehensive about the long list of special dietary requirements we had to support. We needn't have worried – the chefs were able to cater for everyone's needs and the food was exceptional.”
Carefully sourced, beautifully cooked and generously portioned. It is not uncommon for friends and family to turn a little misty-eyed whilst recalling this aspect of the day!
Kate
When asking the newlyweds if there was a particular highlight of the whole day, it had to be “stealing a moment to walk together in the grounds, our first excursion as husband and wife, is a lovely memory. Looking back down the drive, lit by bright white fireworks and seeing all of our friends and family wave us off at the end of the night.”
The whole Goodwood experience wasn’t over just yet as Kate and Geoff, along with some of their wedding guests and their Dachshunds too, stayed at the Estate’s 10-bedroom country retreat. Hound Lodge has your own butler and chef on hand and “the staff create an atmosphere for their guests which is as comforting and relaxing as you could wish for,” making it well equipped to make your wedding day even more special.
Our stay felt like a short holiday, and “I wish we could just be back at the Lodge!” became a common refrain amongst the friends who stayed there with us after we all had to return to normal life.
Kate
Photographer: Fiona Kelly Photography
Videographer: Ray McShane Films
Florist: This Floral Life - Karen Watson
Hair: Yin through InParlour
Make-up: Gianni Scumaci
Wedding cake & dessert table: Rosalind Miller
Music: Paradiso & DJ Terry through Blank Canvas
Casino tables & staff: Blank Canvas
Stationery, table plan & invites: Cutture
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