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".
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.
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
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.
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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Within the boot room are hooks for 20 people, enough for all of the Lodges 10 bedrooms.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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".
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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
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 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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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
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!
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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!
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
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Gentlemen (and boys aged 16 and over) are required to wear a jacket, long sleeved collared shirt and a tie, along with full-length trousers, to all 19 racedays. Women should wear smart attire, suitable for a day at the races. For the warmer fixtures think summer garden-party: a floaty, floral dress, or an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination. For the cooler racedays, dress for the weather by layering up. A tweed jacket paired with boots is the perfect combination to keep you warm.
Sportswear and fancy dress is not permitted.
Children should also dress in smart attire. Boys aged 7-15 years are asked to wear a long sleeved collared shirt (no polo shirts). The dress code is not applicable to children under 7 years.
The Gordon Enclosure has no formal dress code outside of Qatar Goodwood Festival, however, many racegoers in this enclosure do still dress in smart attire for their day at the races.
During Qatar Goodwood Festival, all racegoers are encouraged to dress in a smart and elegant way, bringing a sense of style suited to the occasion of racing at Goodwood.
This dress code applies to the following hospitality areas within the Gordon Enclosure: Sussex Roof Garden and Sussex Lounge Club.
The Lennox is our most relaxed enclosure and has no formal dress code. We would encourage comfortable clothing suitable for enjoying a picnic with friends and family at the world’s most beautiful Racecourse.
Hospitality guests must follow the dress code for the Richmond Enclosure: Gentlemen are required to wear a jacket, long sleeved collared shirt and a tie to all 19 racedays. Women should wear smart attire, suitable for a day at the races. For the warmer fixtures think summer garden-party: a floaty, floral dress, or an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination. For the cooler racedays, dress for the weather by layering up. A tweed jacket paired with boots is the perfect combination to keep you warm.
Sportswear is not permitted.
Children under the age of 17 should also dress in smart attire, although this does not apply to toddlers and children.
This dress code applies to the following hospitality areas: The Charlton Hunt, The Long View, Sussex Boxes, March Boxes, The Social Suites, Double Trigger, The Horsewalk, The Lookout, The Secret Garden and The Final Furlong.
Hawes & Curtis SS25 Collection
Embracing a refreshed colour palette, the Spring '25 collection blends seasonal richness with effortless versatility.
As the Official Menswear Partner of Goodwood Racecourse, Hawes & Curtis offers impeccable race-day attire. From luxury Italian suits and silk ties for the Richmond enclosure to relaxed cotton polos for a smart yet laid-back look in the Gordon or Lennox enclosure.
GOODWOOD X PHASE EIGHT
As the first womenswear partner of the prestigious Goodwood Racecourse, Phase Eight have curated a collection that answers all race-day style questions, with head-to-toe looks for all dress codes and enclosures.
Phase Eight showcases its signature craftsmanship, print design and expert styling, helping racegoers to make race-day dressing easy and find their perfect look for the season’s most anticipated events.
Featuring statement dresses, tailored separates and all the accessories to complete the look, the Goodwood collection embodies the essence of race day dressing, ensuring every guest feels their most confident and stylish at Goodwood and beyond.
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.