



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.




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?




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.



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.









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!


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






The dining room is host to an original painting from the Goodwood collection of the 6th Duke as a child.


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


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


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".


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.


Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.


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




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


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


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


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


King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.


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




Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998


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.


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


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






...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.




Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998


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.


...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?



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


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









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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.






Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.



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


Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.


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.


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
Renowned as the most beautiful racecourse in the world, Goodwood Racecourse will welcome racegoers to 19 exceptional fixtures from May through October.
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The 2026 season promises something for everyone: get ready for Glorious at May Festival, soak up the atmosphere at the iconic Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar, and dance the night away at the electrifying Three Friday Nights.
Tickets are now on sale for all fixtures at Goodwood.com.
May Fixtures - Get ready for Glorious
The highly anticipated 2026 flat racing season at Goodwood Racecourse gets underway with Season Opener (1–2 May), the first opportunity to get into the summer garden party spirit. Get Glorious ready: as well as two thrilling days of horseracing at May Festival (22–23 May), it’s also the perfect chance to find outfit and styling inspiration ahead of our headline event, Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar.

Three Friday Nights - Unforgettable evenings
Three Friday Nights is a unique combination of horseracing and live DJ sets. Following the conclusion of thrilling horseracing, the Parade Ring is transformed into an open‑air dance floor, hosting performances by internationally renowned DJs. Three Friday Nights (5, 12, 19 June) offers racegoers and music enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy summer evenings with horseracing followed by exceptional live entertainment. Details of the 2026 line-up will be announced in due course.

Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar
The ultimate week watching the best horses on the track, exquisite garden party fashion and hospitality packages to suit all, Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar (28 July to 1 August) is a highlight of the British horseracing season. This unmissable fixture offers five days of high-adrenaline horseracing. Owners, trainers and jockeys all aspire to etch their names into Goodwood Racecourse history by winning its most coveted contests, including the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup, and the Qatar Nassau Stakes.
Reap the benefits of our early bird window, saving 15% on tickets when booking before 31 May Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar.
August Bank Holiday - Family days out
Make the most of the summer bank holiday weekend with fun for all the family. August Bank Holiday Racing (28–30 August) is an enchanting social occasion, offering world-class racing and a nostalgic summer atmosphere alongside Friday evening’s spectacular fireworks display. For an earlier chance to enjoy a day of racing over the Sussex Downs, Family Raceday (7 June) delivers superb family entertainment with traditional fairground rides, magical acts and live music.

Season Finale
Embracing the changing autumnal scenery, Season Finale (11 October) is the ideal October day out for family and friends, with its laid-back, country-style atmosphere. Toast marshmallows by the fire pits and catch a glimpse of next year’s racing prospects with two‑year‑old races and several handicaps. The first race of the day turns attention to the return of the jump season, as leading National Hunt jockeys take centre stage, and we celebrate another momentous flat racing season on Goodwood’s glorious track. Autumn Racing (8 & 23 September) also offers the perfect chance to treat yourself and friends to a competitive afternoon of action while soaking up the last of the summer sunshine.
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