

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


When the 9th Duke won the Double Twelve at Brooklands in 1931 he never drove without it throughout his successful driving career.


For icons of British saloon car racing, featuring Capris, Camaros, Mustangs and more.


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








...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.





According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".











For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!






A bell under each place at the table to signal if butlers can come back in to the dining room, a guests privacy is always paramount.


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



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


Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style


From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill


The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS


From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill


The Revival takes you back to the original Goodwood era from 1948-1966.


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!


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”.


Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.










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



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 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 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


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


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






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




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


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


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.


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


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.


...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.


The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!


Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in.


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




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.


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!


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.



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


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!


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto


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).


For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation




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


Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Meet Matt Bristow Slade, a Goodwood Aero Club member, who recently passed his Private Pilot License (PPL) at Goodwood Flying School. Matt is currently studying for his Commercial ATPL exams.
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What do you do outside of flying?
I am currently studying for my Commercial ATPL exams. Prior to this, I worked full-time. I love attending events at Goodwood whenever I can, and I enjoy exploring new places and traveling to different countries—which fits perfectly with my passion for flying!
Have you always had an interest in flying?
I've been interested in flying all my life and it's always been a dream of mine to make it a career. I never thought I’d reach the point I’m at today, but with hard work and dedication, I’m finally here! As a teenager, I joined the RAF cadets, which gave me valuable insights into the aviation world, from basic flying experience to the theory behind it. As a child, I also attended as many airshows as I could convince my parents to take me to!
How has your flying journey at Goodwood been?
My flying experience at Goodwood has been amazing. Due to my passion of pursuing a career in aviation, I had my sights set on being the best pilot I could be from the outset and the Flying School have catered for that passion extremely well! All of the flight instructors are invested in you and your progression throughout getting your licence, they are more than happy to go above and beyond with any potential struggles that you may face as an individual. It is amazing as you can really build a bond with the instructors. I was amazed at how accommodating the whole team in the Flying School were with fitting your lessons in and catering them to each individual.

What was the best piece of advice you were given?
The best piece of advice that I was given by one of my instructors, is that you will never stop learning along your aviation journey, you need to keep your mind open and always want to better yourself. The safest pilots are the ones always willing to learn.
What was the hardest part of doing your PPL?
The hardest part for me about doing my PPL was making sure that I was always ready and prepared for my lessons before turning up for them. Due to my busy schedule outside of doing my Private Licence, it meant I was trying to fit lots into a short time frame. The whole PPL syllabus comes with theory books which help you with your theory test knowledge and the actual theory behind the practical flying, before each lesson I made sure that I would pre-brief on what I would be learning that day before turning up, so when I did arrive, we could have a prompt brief with the instructor and get up flying and I knew what to expect that lesson.
Now that you have passed, what’s next?
Now that I have gained my PPL, I’m qualified to begin my Commercial Flight Training, which I’m undertaking at a commercial flight school along the modular route. My ultimate goal is to fly fulltime for an airline, and I also plan to earn my Flight Instructor License so I can help new pilots starting their own journeys in aviation.
If you are interested in learning to fly at Goodwood, learn about all of Our Courses
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