For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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 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.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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).
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
The Duke of Richmond holds the title of Duke of Richmond and Gordon. This title reflects the historical association with both the Richmond and Gordon families.
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.
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.
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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".
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".
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!
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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.
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 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 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.
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
...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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
...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.
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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 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 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.
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
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
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!
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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Goodwood Magazine celebrates everything that makes Goodwood unique – from motorsport and aviation to fashion and vintage, art and design, food and drink, horseracing and country life.
Stories from the Estate
When we think of health, we often picture our own bodies; what we eat, how we move, how we feel. But our personal wellbeing is inseparable from the health of the world around us. Soil, the most overlooked of ecosystems, is not only the foundation of our food system but also of our collective health system.
Stories from the Estate
Dirt is something we often take for granted, but in truth, the ground beneath our feet is one of the most powerful influences on our health, our food, and our future. Patrick Holden CBE, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, has spent decades working to transform the way we grow, produce and consume food. Ahead of this year’s Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health, Patrick’s message is clear: soil health is public health.
Fitness Tips
In a time of rising stress, emotional fatigue and mental overwhelm, Goodwood Health & Wellbeing introduces the Mood Food Connection Retreat, a science-informed, holistic health journey into how food, gut health and neuroscience converge to restore emotional balance, clarity and resilience.
Stories from the Estate
When we think of health, we often picture our own bodies; what we eat, how we move, how we feel. But our personal wellbeing is inseparable from the health of the world around us. Soil, the most overlooked of ecosystems, is not only the foundation of our food system but also of our collective health system.
Fitness Tips
We’ve all heard the phrase “trust your gut,” but science now tells us that our gut is doing far more than helping us digest food. Deep inside us lives a vast community of microbes – bacteria, fungi, and even viruses - known as the gut microbiome. This hidden ecosystem influences everything from immunity and energy to mood and mental clarity.
Stories from the Estate
Dirt is something we often take for granted, but in truth, the ground beneath our feet is one of the most powerful influences on our health, our food, and our future. Patrick Holden CBE, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, has spent decades working to transform the way we grow, produce and consume food. Ahead of this year’s Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health, Patrick’s message is clear: soil health is public health.
Fitness Tips
As summer fades and the school term looms, many of us find ourselves sliding back into old routines – early morning alarms, work meetings and queuing traffic. While routine can bring structure, it can also reignite the physical strains that come with modern life, especially for desk-bound professionals and busy parents. That is where clinical massage comes in as essential maintenance.
Stories from the Estate
For those who are truly passionate about food—where it comes from, how it’s raised, and the journey from farm to fork—this is a dining experience like no other. At Farmer, Butcher, Chef on Wednesday 5 March 2025 we are hosting the first exclusive Through the Seasons Supper Club series, where we unveil our new Spring menu and celebrate one of the finest, yet often overlooked, meats—hogget.
Stories from the Estate
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable one-night stay on Friday 14 February at The Goodwood Hotel, featuring an exquisite five-course tasting menu at the award-winning restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef, live music entertainment, and breakfast the following morning.
Stories from the Estate
January is hard. Christmas is over, it's freezing outside, and there's little to look forward to in the diary. It’s the month when resolutions get tested and Blue Monday looms. If you’ve ever found yourself wishing January away, you’re not alone. But this year, we’re turning things around. At Goodwood, we’re saying goodbye to the winter blues and helping you discover moments of joy to brighten your January.
Stories from the Estate
In the final scene in the Goodwood episode of Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets, Mary bakes an extravagant four-tiered sponge cake using the vibrant golden bantam eggs laid by the Duchess’ prized hens. Mike Watts, head chef at Goodwood House, has come up with his version below. It’s a real show-stopper of a cake.
Stories from the Estate
Cricket is the oldest sport on the Goodwood Estate, so it is only apt the final scene of the BBC1 programme Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets should showcase a very English cricket tea. And what a tea it was. The Duke and his mother the Duchess joined Mary and Estate staff under the majestic Cedar of Lebanon tree by the cricket pavilion to watch the Estate team play the Chichester All Stars and enjoy a sumptuous feast.
Goodwood Revival
William Travilla, the man behind some of the most iconic dresses on and off the big screen during his 40+ year career, had one particular star client for whom designing was a personal affair. His dresses for Marilyn Monroe played their own role in her star appeal. Here we take a look at just 3 of these incredible, head-turning gowns, and explore the lesser known stories around them.
Stories from the Estate
Soil health is a critical yet often overlooked factor that significantly impacts human wellbeing. From the food we eat to the air we breathe; healthy soils play a vital role in maintaining our overall health. As we discover more about the wonderful world beneath our feet and its connection to human health in 2025’s Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health, we discover ten surprising ways soil health affects your wellbeing.
Stories from the Estate
The Estate has implemented diverse initiatives to support insects, including no-mow areas, wildflower strips, and organic practices in forestry. These efforts, spanning various areas like golf courses and the motor circuit, feature bug hotels and 'rough' areas, enhancing biodiversity, conserving soil moisture
Stories from the Estate
School holidays are meant to be a break, but for many parents, they come with that familiar pressure: how do you keep the kids entertained all week long? The dreaded “What are we doing today?” can quickly turn half term into a marathon of planning, driving and juggling. The good news? With a little creativity – and the right setting – half term can be as stress-free as it is fun. Here are some ideas for keeping children of all ages engaged this October, and how a stay at The Goodwood Hotel brings them all together in one place.