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!
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".
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
...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 replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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.
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.
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
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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 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 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
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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 replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
...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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
...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 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.
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.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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.
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.
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.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Here at Goodwood Flying School, we offer a range of courses and training, all of which are tailored to your requirements. We can take you from your first flight to advanced courses for the qualified pilot.
The PPL is a licence of an internationally recognised standard and allows you to add more additional ratings than the LAPL. It requires a minimum of 45 hours of training. The PPL is a good place to start if you wish to advance to Commercial or more advanced flying than the LAPL allows. You can train for your PPL on the Cessna 172 or the Cub.
The Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence requires a minimum of 30 hours training, with less rigorous medical standards than the PPL. It is valid in th UK for aircraft up to 2,000kg and a maximum of 3 passengers. This is the ideal licence for the leisure pilot, but can easily be upgraded by undertaking additional training. You can train for your LAPL on the Cessna 172 or the Cub.
As part of the courses for the PPL and LAPL, there are nine theoretical knowledge exams to be taken. In addition to the books, which are available here, we offer a range of support in studying for these, designed to suit a variety of learning styles.
We have a range of options for qualified pilots including flight instructor training so you can pass your knowledge onto others. Please view our courses below or alternatively selection additional training to see what else we offer.
The FIC will take you back to the exercises covered in your own PPL, and look at them in a fresh way as you learn how to impart your flying skills, knowledge and airmanship to the next generation of pilots. We can also teach the Class Rating Instructor (CRI) course.
The tailwheel conversion course is carried out on our Piper Super Cub. The length of the course is dependent on how quickly you develop your skills to the standard required, there is no minimum hours requirement or final test. The Cub is a great first tailwheel aircraft and this course will open up a whole new range of exciting aircraft to you!
Farm strips can come with a variety of additional challenges that you may not have encountered in your flying before. After brushing up your circuits at Goodwood, we can visit a selection of local strips of varying degrees of difficulty, to help you gain skill and confidence. It is also tremendous fun!
Does exactly what the name suggests, allowing you to expand your flying privileges to the hours of the official night. This is a winter course when sunset is at a reasonable time in the evening! Night flying will resume when the runway lighting is reinstated as part of the runway project.
The IR(R) replaces the previous IMC Rating. It allows you to fly with lower weather minima and make instrument approaches to aerodromes that are suitably equipped.
If you already hold an IR(R) and wish to upgrade your qualification to the full Instrument Rating, the CBIR course allows a route to achieve this, taking into account prior instrument flight instruction and experience. Please contact us to discuss what will be required for you. We offer the CBIR course for single-engined aircraft only.
From facing your fears with our Fear of Flying course or take it a step further with our Companion lessons.
We can help you overcome a fear of flying. Getting a better understanding of what is involved and taking it slowly will help you become more comfortable or maybe even change your feelings to positive enjoyment of being in the air!
Taking it a step further, our companion course is similar to the early stages of learning to fly. It will give you a better appreciation of what is going on when you fly as a passenger, and develop the skills and confidence required to take control of the aircraft, communicate with Air Traffic and return safely to an aerodrome should your pilot require assistance during flight.
Goodwood Flying School is such a friendly, relaxed environment and has a great training programme. The whole experience was really enjoyable.
PPL Student