FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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".
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
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Mattresses and eiderdowns are stuffed with wool from the Goodwood Estate.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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!
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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
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
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
The origins of the collection lay in the possessions of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, and Duchess of Aubigny in France, to whom some of the paintings originally belonged.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Goodwood throws open the gates for a walk in the park
Goodwood throws open the gates for a walk in the park
Dog lovers are invited to celebrate National Walk Your Dog Day at Goodwood on Saturday 22 February. This is a unique chance to walk the iconic Festival of Speed Hillclimb. This event is free of charge and fun for all the family.
Thanks to Goodwood’s annual celebration of all things dog, Goodwoof, (Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 May), it’s well known that the estate is crazy about canines. To celebrate National Walk Your Dog Day on Saturday 22 February, Goodwood will open the gates to the glorious parkland surrounding Goodwood House, to dogs, and their families, inviting them to stretch their legs by walking part of the world-renowned Festival of Speed hillclimb, which is not normally accessible to the public.
Gates will open at 9.00am with the walk available from 10.00am until 1.00pm that day. There will be plenty of free parking, quality coffee and cake outlets, dog-friendly activities en route, and the chance to capture some superb pictures for social media posting at the walk’s highest point giving stunning views over the Chichester Plain, the shimmering sea and Isle of Wight beyond. Goodwoof’s official charity for this year, Wild at Heart Foundation will be available to talk about their essential work helping to compassionately reduce the world’s stray dog population through funded sterilisation, welfare and education programmes.
There’s no charge to join A Walk in the Park, but, just so we can keep an eye on numbers, please complete the registration form below:
Please enter via Park Lodge beside the Goodwood Hotel as South Lodge is currently closed.
There will be marshals and signage to direct you to the carpark, but for those who know the estate, we will be parking visitors in the upper and lower parts of the Ballroom carpark first, and then using Cathedral Paddock as the overflow, if required
Yes please, for the safety of everyone you must keep your dog on its lead throughout your time at the event.
Yes, there is an area where everyone can rest their legs and enjoy some food and drink.There will also be some activities for the dogs to enjoy.There will be water available for your dogs but if it is a warm day please do remember to bring their water bottles.
The shorter route is entirely on a hard surface so very suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. The longer route however is over more uneven and potentially muddy ground, so please make sure you wear suitable footwear if you’re planning to walk the long route.
Yes, our friends at WAHF will be on hand to tell you more about their essential work to compassionately reduce the world’s stray dog population through sterilisation, education, and welfare.
If you’re planning to stroll the shorter route, you could start it as late as 12.30pm, but if you’re keen to walk the longer route, you should get underway by noon.
Yes, the estate is very dog friendly so you might like to head along to the hotel’s Bar & Grill for a delicious family lunch, or pre-book the Farmer, Butcher, Chef restaurant, also at the Goodwood Hotel. The Aerodrome café at the motor circuit welcomes dogs and, if you have an adrenaline fan in your family, you could treat them to a thrilling driving experience to enjoy afterwards. The Goodwood shop will be open at the motor circuit too catering for all your human and canine shopping needs.
And if the idea of a walk followed by an afternoon tea fills you with delight, why not bring the whole family, including the four-legged children to The Kennels for a quintessential afternoon tea complete with doggy afternoon tea, where your pampered pets will enjoy their own tiered dog bowls with dog friendly and healthy treats.
To book the driving experience visit www.goodwood.com/motorsport/driving-experiences/
To book a table at Farmer, Butcher, Chef visit www.goodwood.com/visit-eat-stay/farmer-butcher-chef
The Kennels Afternoon Tea is available to book from 12:30pm onwards. To book visit https://www.goodwood.com/visit-eat-stay/the-kennels/calendar-of-events/afternoon-tea/