

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!


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".




King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.




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




...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?




Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.


G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details









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!


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






The dining room is host to an original painting from the Goodwood collection of the 6th Duke as a child.


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


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.


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


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).


Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!


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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection










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.


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.


King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.


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


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




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


The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.


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.






...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 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.


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.


Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.





Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.


...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.


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







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 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






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



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


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


Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.


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


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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.


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).
Michael and Paul married at Goodwood House in November 2021 after having to postpone their original date. The couple had lots of different themes throughout their special day which included some incredible sculptures of giraffes!

“Paul has a long standing association with Goodwood having been involved as a marshal for the Festival of Speed from the beginning through the first dozen years. Paul introduced me to Goodwood via the Festival of Speed and he also fell for the wonderful nature of the estate and the exceptional events that take place there.
“From our first show-around meeting in May 2018 we both fell for the history, beauty and atmosphere of Goodwood House. Whilst appearing grand it manages to pull off the trick of being homely and personable at the same time. The moment we entered the building we relaxed and enjoyed every minute. We knew then that Goodwood House was the only possibility for us.
“The journey to the day of the wedding was longer than anticipated back in 2018, as it has been for so many people. Originally scheduled to take place on 21st August 2020 (sixteen years to the day that we met) due to the current global circumstances it had to be moved. We eventually chose 21st November 2021 (21.11.21) for the symmetry which links to Michael's Asian heritage but still containing 21, to tie it back to the original date. All of the vendors and Goodwood were so supportive in the changes required and made the elongated time period from booking to the wedding day easier to deal with.
“We had many themes through the wedding tying our love of so many things together. The sculptures of giraffes (an animal that we adore) made by a Kenyan art collective from recycled scrap metal, that started as one artist and is now forty artists which sustains a community of nearly 600 people, the wonderful landscapes created by Abigail that enhanced the sculptures and made guests believe it was a permanent installation in the Front Hall, the fun of our penguin cake (another animal we love) and all of the sculptures created by Phil and Christine and the wonderful music from the moment guests arrived to the moment they left which we gave to Nathan and Nick as a concept "Soundtrack of Our Lives". All of these tied together in Camilla's beautiful photographs documenting all the work behind the scenes that went into making the day so special.
“The food was stunning. Throughout the whole weekend we made a decision to serve game from the estate, which can be a little tricky for some people. From the meal the night before the wedding through the wedding breakfast all of our guests and ourselves had nothing but the highest praise for the food. Although we knew the quality of the produce from many previous stays at the hotel, the way it was presented and the exceptional flavour combinations gave lots to surprise all of our guests. Having made a decision to drive as much use of produce from the estate as possible (even down to the Tinwood sparkling wine) Mike and his team at Goodwood House and the team at the Goodwood Hotel surpassed all expectations.
“Hannah, David, Enda, Julia, Guiseppe, Isobel and countless other staff throughout the estate made the planning and delivery of the day so easy to bring together. We had a number of different concepts for each area of the wedding which on the surface might look jumbled or incoherent. All of the Goodwood teams were so patient and listened to how the different ideas fitted together and then were able to implement and ensure that the day was exactly what we wanted. The teams were also instrumental in helping us to keep the venue a secret from all our guests for the entire three and half years from the original booking to the actual day, which is quite a feat. Not one guest knew where they were going, having arrived at the hotel for collection by the vintage bus, and throughout the whole day were still kept guessing as to what would happen next.
“There were so many moments in the day that it becomes almost impossible to just pick one. From the vintage bus picking up our guests at the hotel, the music and warm spiced apple drinks greeting them on arrival, through the gradual reveal of each room in the House, the brilliant and fascinating tours of the state rooms by Isobel, the precision and elegance of the service from David, Enda and the whole team and their willing participation in all the slightly left-of-field ideas we had, made the day one that we and our guests will never forget.”
Sculptures: Pangea Sculptures
Flowers/Installations: Abigail Overton of Albert and Arthur
Photography: Camilla Arnhold Photography
Cake: Phil and Christine Jensen of Peboryon
Music/DJ: Nathan and Nick from Toast
Suits: DAKS
Rings: Savvy and Sand