Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
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!
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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 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
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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!
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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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