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!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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
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?
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
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.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
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.
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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).
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
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 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
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
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 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.
...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?
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.
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.
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 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!
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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 gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
2025 was the year of the dachshund which were celebrated daily with Goodwoof’s opening parade. This saw hundreds of tail wagging sausage dogs streaming behind the German oompah band from Goodwood House then threading their way through the huge orange Goodwoof hounds, to kickstart another day of fun.
Visitors enjoyed a stellar line up in the shady enclave that is Literary Corner and the Art Café. Celebrated authors such as Sir Michael Morpurgo, comedian Russell Kane, broadcaster Clare Balding, actor Hugh Bonneville and illustrator Anita Mangan chatted about their books and their love of dogs to entranced audiences throughout the two days.
Over in the Barkitecture display, pups of all shapes and sizes eagerly tried out the beautifully designed kennels put together by topflight architects following the theme From Nature, For Nature. A celebrity panel of judges, headed up by firm friend of Goodwoof, Grand Designs’ Kevin McCloud and including comedian Bill Bailey and journalist, Hannah Betts, carefully judged the stunning array of canine abodes before declaring ‘Snowdon Dog House’ designed by Lord David Snowdon and Matthew Rice, created with Scott Simpson, the winner. All kennels were then auctioned at the event by Bonhams raising funds for Goodwoof’s 2025 charity partner, Wild at Heart Foundation to help them compassionately reduce the world’s stray dog population and educate communities about dog welfare issues.
Elsewhere, the Goodwoof High Street was thronged as visitors beat a path to the exciting Dog Hotel, presented by global favourites, Jellycat, as well as Goodwoof’s very own pop-up Fortnum & Mason branch, beautiful flowers from Wild at Heart and a super popular pampering parlour expertly managed by King’s Road grooming cognoscenti, Love My Human Townhouse.
For those of a competitive nature, there were gun and sheepdog trials filled with best-in-class competitors, more usually found representing the Home nations at international competitions, as well as Goodwoof’s own Flyball challenge which was won by Odyssey, followed closely by Bristol Ball-istics and Commandos. The MARS Wellness stage played host to an incomparable array of super-knowledgeable experts on all things every dog owner needs to know in order to keep their pup well fed, well behaved and in tip top condition. The stage let its hair down as the sun began to sink on Goodwoof Saturday by welcoming the hilarious hosts of the popular Oh My Dog podcast, comedians Jack Dee and Seann Walsh who entertained the large crowd with their experiences of dog ownership before being joined by Goodwoof’s own, Bill Bailey, who ramped up the comedy still further with tales of rampantly aggressive chickens and his wide collection of animals.
The hotly contested Chien Charmant competition celebrated the amazing bond between owners and their four-legged friends as judges, including TV’s Alex Jones, Jodie Kidd, comedian John Bishop and Harry Potter actor, Tom Felton, chose their favourites.
Joining dancing brothers AJ and Curtis Pritchard on the Ministry of Hound dancefloor, dogs let off steam to specially selected sounds chosen by MOH stalwart, DJ Fat Tony whilst the Goodwood Symphony Orchestra provided the perfect soothing moment over lunchtime each day as they helped celebrate the life of close friend of Goodwoof, Jennifer Reid.
Land Rover Discovery, Goodwoof’s official automotive partner unveiled two new editions, Gemini and Tempest, the Vitality Goodwoof Walk provided a super shady spot for visitors to explore the delights along the way – tarot readers, crystal healing, forest bathing, truffle hunting and the Zen Den presented by KONG before they found themselves at the ever-popular Fastest Dog challenge, presented by DHL. Out of the woodland, Fortnum & Mason provided picnics and feasts and there was a wide range of food outlets to suit any palate dotted around the showground.
The Taittinger Champagne Bar bustled throughout the day as did the canine visitors’ favourite meet up spot, Fido’s Lido, presented by LeShuttle, where hot dogs took a cooling dip before heading for the oasis of calm, the Randox Health Studio for a spot of doga or massage.
Overall, the sight of happy dogs strolling (or often being carried) back to their cars at the end of another Goodwoof day, together with the money raised for charity and a wonderfully enjoyable dog-centred day, with something for everyone included, made sure that visitors – both two and four-legged, had enjoyed a Goodwoof to remember.
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