Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
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.
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”.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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 Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.
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!
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.
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 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!
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.
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
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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 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 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.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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.
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.
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 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.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.
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.
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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Goodwoof, presented by MARS Petcare, is described as the world’s chicest, most stylish dog event and it certainly lived up to the hype. Packed full of activities, celebrities, superb surprises around every corner, chances for dogs, large and small, to get involved in activities, brand new areas to explore and numerous spots to relax in, feed the body and soul, listen to music, shop, learn and unwind, made for an event designed around everything a dog loves to do.
Each day, the event was opened with a spectacular parade of this year’s celebrated breed, the fun and fabulous Labrador. Over 750 Labradors, across the weekend, proudly paraded down from Goodwood House, together with the Duke and Duchess of Richmond, to the toe-tapping rhythms of the amazing Batala drummers. The Duke has a special fondness for the breed, remembering his grandfather’s black Lab, Bruce, and there were smiles aplenty from early visitors to Goodwoof as the amazing sight passed by.
Barkitecture was another big draw for visitors this year as extremely talented architects from across the world, as well as the UK, put their talents to the test by designing kennels for the travelling hound. Four-legged visitors enjoyed trying out the superb twelve kennels which were displayed throughout the weekend with the competition culminating in the announcement of the winning kennel ‘Pet All’ designed by Rolls Royce Motor Cars.
The announcement was followed by a thrilling auction, managed with aplomb as always, by Bonhams, which raised an incredible £29,200, the largest amount raised at Goodwoof yet, for the 2024 official charity, Jai Dog Rescue. Barkitecture entrants included internationally-renowned architects Grimshaw Architecture, Birds Portchmouth, Russum Architects and David Snowdon with Matthew Rice. Judges included Grand Design’s Kevin McCloud MBE and comedian, Bill Bailey.
Since the Paris Olympics are now only months away, Goodwoof paid homage with its very own version designed specifically for dogs. Spectators were joined by celebrated Olympians Dame Laura and Sir Jason Kenny who handed out prizes to the victors in hurdles, 25 metre sprint, hammer throw, fetch and long jump. Across the weekend, over 200 dogs completed all 4 activities in the Goodwoof Games, with some incredible statistics:
Over in the Action Sports Arena, professional dancer AJ Pritchard and his brother, Curtis got the party started as Goodwoof collaborated with the Ministry of Hound to produce the Ministry of Hound dancefloor spectacular. Dogs and their families moved to tunes chosen by DJs Fat Tony on the Saturday and Rio Fredrika on the Sunday.
Returning in 2024 was the Fastest Dog competition presented by DHL, where 656 dogs took part in the challenge of racing down the track across the weekend. That works out as roughly one dog per minute throughout the weekend!
For visitors seeking a quieter pace, Literary Corner was the place to unwind and listen to famous names reading from their books. Clare Balding entertained the large crowd as she shared extracts from her latest publication, ‘Isle of Dogs: A canine adventure through Britain.’ The line up also included Bill Bailey, Hugh Bonneville, Murray Lachlan Young, Anita Manghan, James Middleton and others.
The Wellness Stage, presented by MARS Petcare, offered a comprehensive range of demonstrations and talks across the weekend from experts such as dog behaviourist, Steve Mann who shared his knowledge on, ‘How to Talk Dog,’ Dr Bolu Eso’s advice on dental health and allergies and stem cell vet, Dr Stewart Halperin’s talk on dog mobility. The Studio, presented by Randox Health was the perfect spot for dogs and their owners to take a moment to truly unwind amid the exciting bustle of the showground as they enjoyed sessions in doga, reiki and blissful sound bathing.
Elsewhere, timetabled Breed Meets meant that birds of a feather could really flock together, the new Woodland Walk provided a shady spot for a quiet wander and a visit to pop into the crystal healer, the tarot reader or to get a temporary tattoo in the brand-new parlour. Goodwoof favourite, Snoopy and his trusty band of Woodstocks were in Beagle Scout mode giving children a chance to enjoy Peanuts activities. Hot dogs headed to Fido’s Lido to cool off and picknickers enjoyed their pre-booked delicious hampers from Fortnum & Mason on a rug in the sun.
Showcasing the most stylish hounds and their owners, Chien Charmant continued in 2024’s event. This concours d’elegance for all things canine, saw competitors judged to have the best bond, swagger of je ne sais quoi, by the judging panel including Dame Darcey Busell and Jodie Kidd, to pick up glamorous prizes from Hermes.
In honour of all that we love about dogs (which is everything!) Goodwoof partnered with MARS Petcare to seek out the nation’s best dog. Judging was by way of a people’s vote as the final three dogs and their heartwarming stories were presented. All of them could have been winners, but Storm, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who has turned the life around of his owner and even taken up a role as a Pets as Therapy and NHS Trust volunteer, was given the title to much appreciation from the watching crowd.
Teams of super fit contestants in the Cani-Cross, Cani-Bike and Cani-Scoot competitions were applauded at prizegiving late on the Sunday evening, as well as the winning handlers, both young and old from the sheep and gundog trials.
And, as the heat of the sun began to lose its grip, organisers were delighted to see visitors relaxing in the Taittinger Champagne Bar as well as having a final browse around the many retailers who displayed covetable items sure to delight any dog and its owner.
For those who couldn’t join the Goodwoof pack, Channel 4’s round up of all the action, airs on Saturday June 8th at 2.30pm.