Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
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".
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.
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
Mattresses and eiderdowns are stuffed with wool from the Goodwood Estate.
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.
Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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.
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 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
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 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 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
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
...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?
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!
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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 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
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.
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!
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Set in 11,000 acres of stunning West Sussex countryside, Goodwood is a historic sporting estate offering everything from the elegance of Goodwood House to the thrill of the Motor Circuit.
Set at the heart of the estate, Goodwood House is the most striking location for any social or business gathering. Whether you are hosting a special dinner party, top level meeting, annual off-site or product launch, Goodwood can accommodate you and your guests.
"Goodwood embodies Veuve Clicquot's spirit and represents the most audacious and social experiences of the season"
A flexible venue that offers a variety of room sizes and styles to accommodate your business needs. From residential conferences and annual off-site meetings, to intimate or private dining celebrations, we will provide you with the ideal space to ensure your event is a resounding success.
For a more intimate and stylish space, The Kennels is perfect for a range of different occasions. From annual meetings and training sessions, to a celebratory lunch, dinner, or even afternoon tea; The Kennels is an impressive venue for accommodating you and your guests.
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!
With its own private butler and chef, Hound Lodge ensures all your needs are taken care of. Tucked away in the ancient woodland of the estate, you'll have complete privacy for tailored meetings, special celebrations and company retreats.
"Getting away from it all isnt easy but at Hound Lodge its almost impossible not to feel a sense of peace"
The perfect venue for a car club’s private function, our historic motor circuit offers two unique trackside venues: the Race Control Building and the Jackie Stewart Pavilion. Both are available for a wide range of events – from automotive gatherings large and small to film and TV shoots, sporting fixtures, and even fashion, music, and lifestyle events.
"It’s a sublime and surprising motor circuit. After all, Ken Miles and Phil Hill developed our GT40 there and US President Biden’s Corvette is Goodwood Green."
Set on top of the Sussex Downs, it's difficult to imagine a more inspiring place to hold a meeting or special celebration, The 3rd Duke of Richmond first brought horse racing to Goodwood in 1802; now over 200 years later, the course is internationally acclaimed as one of the most beautiful racecourses in the world.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
Located at the heart of the historic airfield, the new Aerodrome building is a wonderful choice for your next meeting or event. The modern, glass-fronted building offers stunning views of the runway and the rooftop viewing platform is ideal for an evening drinks reception. Our teaching room is popular with smaller groups and perfect for those wanting to book a group activity afterwards - like Grapefruit Bombing!
Everything went so well, and the team really enjoyed their time at Goodwood. I really can't fault the service that we received. The event ran so smoothly that I got to feel like a standard attendee rather than the organiser for the first time at one of these away events which was so lovely.
D2E International VT Consultants Ltd
We offer flexible event spaces across all of our venues. Capacities range from 10 to 250+ depending on layout and venue choices. Please view our venues pages for more detailed information on numbers or speak directly to the team on 01243 520195 to discuss your needs.
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Free parking is available across the Estate and coach access can be arranged for large groups. EV charging is also available at several locations across the Estate.
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Absolutely! If overnight accommodation and dinner is required, we can help you book rooms in The Goodwood Hotel and dinner at our award-winning restaurant Farmer, Butcher, Chef.
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Absolutely – our chefs can accommodate all dietary needs with advance notice, including vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-specific menus.
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Yes, we provide full AV support and can accommodate hybrid events with livestreaming capabilities, dedicated tech staff, and high-speed connectivity. Please enquire with our team to discuss your requirements in detail.
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Yes, a member of our Estate Sales team will then be in touch to discuss your event and will be with you every step of the journey to answer any questions or queries that you may have along the way.
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Many of our venues have accessible ramps, lifts, and accessible bathrooms. Please contact us to discuss specific needs or view venue details on our interactive map.
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Goodwood is located just outside Chichester, West Sussex and is only 60 miles from London and 30 miles from Brighton and Southampton.
The nearest station train station to Goodwood is Chichester. There is a regular service from London Victoria to Chichester, with a minimum journey time of 1 hour and 30 minutes and a taxi ride of around 15 minutes.
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