From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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 dining room is host to an original painting from the Goodwood collection of the 6th Duke as a child.
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
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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.
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.
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.
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
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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 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 training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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 Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 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.
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
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Name:
David Edney
Position:
Head Butler
When did you start:
2nd June 1997
Where did you work before:
QE2, Wind Spirit, Renaissance Cruises
Why you love your job:
It’s a joy to work in such a beautiful house, seeing the guests faces when they enter the house for a wedding or any other event. This makes my job all worthwhile. I work alongside an amazing team of people striving to maintain the highest standards possible. I’m always looking to push the boundaries and go the extra mile to deliver an unforgettable customer experience.
Key Achievement or something you are proud of:
All the Revivals and Festival of Speed weekends are amazing weekends serving up 1600 guests on the Saturday, and training all the staff. It’s always an amazing feeling at the height of dinner seeing all the plates coming from the kitchen, seeing the guests being served a bit like at a ballet.
I organised a skills exchange which included Stanstead House, Petworth House, Blenheim, Highclere, Royal Yacht Squadron, The International Butler Academy in Holland, Buckingham Palace, The British Pullman. When it all comes together, the Goodwood Values all come through to our guests from our staff.
It’s a joy to work in such a beautiful house, seeing the guests faces when they enter the house.
David Edney
Day to day life at Goodwood
Every day is like a first day for me, each event is unique. The weddings are extra special as it brings everyone together for the most important day in their lives and it’s a privilege to a part of it. I still get goosebumps when the Bride and Groom come up the drive.
I had never announced anyone one before to speak after dinner, the first 3 people I announced were Sir Rannulf Fiennes, Sir Alan Wicker and Sir Seb Coe. Growing up I remember seeing these faces on the Telly.
A funny story was when the Bride and Groom walked back down the aisle, the shoes the Groom weas wearing, the sole had come completely off so there and then I gave him my shoes, luckily he was size 9.
Seeing the guests faces when they walk in the Ballroom for dinner is overwhelming and it’s a job to ask them to sit down sometimes, everyone is taking photos of the room set up.
A lot of our casual staff are students and start at 16, it’s great to see them go through college and university building some great life skills and character building for the future.
Sum up your role in paragraph
While at Buckingham Palace I worked with each area and learnt a lot, they had an event each day, one was afternoon tea for 9000 people in the garden, the Royal tent was for a hundred people and we washed the teapots up behind the tent afterwards ! Some of our team visited them and experienced how they worked and they came to us.
There is also an amazing team that make the magic happen, they are the planners and chefs. My colleagues Enda, Butler, David Smith, Junior Butler and our fantastic cleaner Michal all led by our amazing House Manager Shelley Hoath. Nearly 28 years and still it’s the Best Company in the world to work for, and it’s a privilege to have job here as Head Butler at Goodwood House.