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 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 ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
"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!
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
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
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.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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 jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
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!
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.
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 of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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!
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 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.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Both being members of The Kennels, it was the ideal place for Wendy and Sheldon to celebrate.
We are both members of The Kennels and truly love it there. Bryony, my daughter also worked at Goodwood Hotel for a while. One evening shortly after Sheldon proposed to me, we went to the outdoor movie showing of Grease at The Kennels and took two close friends. We looked at each other and said, 'this is it, this is the place'. We talked it through with Bryony who said Rhiannon was amazing and it would be fantastic...then COVID hit.
Our wedding was very personal to both of us, and we made sure it celebrated our heritages, love of the outdoors, live music and sense of occasion surrounded by our close friend and family. We wanted to give them a day they would never forget too, in a location they would not normally have the opportunity to go to. We could not have written it when the Spitfire flew over. The entertainment was also personal – we have followed Amy for some time and her virtual shows during COVID got us through long nights doing jigsaws. Rockit, the band we had playing for us in the evening, were also known to us as we had seen them perform twice before. Born to Swing was also chosen because Andrew covers some amazing songs, and his voice is incredible.
Planning our wedding began sitting in our pub garden on a warm sunny day with my sister and our spaniel Bonnie (she is also a member at The Kennels of course) in South Harting looking at the village church. There was a wedding taking place and the bells where church bells were ringing. The three of us had the same thought at the same time. Our wedding would be at St Mary and St Gabriel Church South Harting followed by our reception at The Kennels. But we had to get through the COVID lockdown first.
One evening shortly after Sheldon proposed to me, we went to the outdoor movie showing of Grease at The Kennels and took two close friends. We looked at each other and said 'this is it, this is the place'.
Our wedding finally took place on 13 August 2022 – one of the hottest days of the year. We had worked with Rhiannon to put contingency in place in case of rain - not in a million years did we expect to be discussing other options with Rhiannon due to a heat wave! However, the week before the wedding, we were.
When our guests arrived, they were ushered through The Kennels and onto the terrace at the side bar in the 34-degree heat, overlooking Goodwood. Amy Baker, an amazing local jazz singer who has performed at the Goodwood Revival, was working her magic whilst guests were treated to English sparkling wine and canapés of steak tartare, lamb meatballs, mushrooms, Welsh rarebit, and honey mustard sausages.
We had chosen goats cheese, salmon or duck followed by either steak, sole or ricotta cheese dumplings. For dessert, our guests were treated to dark chocolate torte, almond tart or pavlova. The service and food did not disappoint, neither did the wine. Kevin is simply a star. Our guests also loved the sausage and fish finger baps in the evening – it was funny to see beautifully dressed guests on the dance floor, bap in one hand and wine in the other!
Rhiannon was amazing. She talked us through options throughout the planning process and understood the importance of making the wedding personal. She was fantastic from the beginning of our planning, all the way through to meeting us as we arrived at The Kennels on our wedding day. Her support, her smile and professionalism will not go forgotten.
Was there a highlight for each of you, which stood out as a particularly memorable part of your day?
It is hard to choose one memorable moment because the day was fantastic from start to finish. So many wonderful memories. Everything was perfect. A girls night dinner the night before at the Farmer, Butcher, Chef restaurant. Getting ready at the Goodwood Hotel with my bridesmaids, mum, sister and sister-in-law. Dancing the night away in the Putting Green. Peoples laughter and reactions to the day and of course, our first dance – we did a Saturday night fever medley. The Spitfire, the vintage golf carts, the staff, the entertainment the list goes on...it was all perfect and we didn't want it to end.
Photographer – Outside and Instant Photography
Flowers – Hedge Rose Chichester
Hair – Halo Petersfield
Entertainment – Amy Baker (canapes), Born to Swing (after the wedding breakfast) and Rockit (band in the evening)
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