

For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation


Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style


The inaugural BARC Members' Meeting took place at Goodwood on 13th Augurst 1949.


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”.




...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.


The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour



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.









As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere


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






Extracts from the 4th & 5th Dukes diaries are on display with red ink used to highlight great things that had happened.


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



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


Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style


The early Members' Meetings were held for BARC Members, there were 71 between 1949 and 1966.


Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style


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.






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


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 ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.



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


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.


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


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.


The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour


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.




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.






Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.



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.


...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?


A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.


As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere


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




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


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.


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






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



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


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


The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour


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


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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.


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


Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Discover everything Goodwood Home Farm has to offer with a free, fun family day out in the West Sussex countryside.
Discover everything Goodwood Home Farm has to offer with a free, fun family day out in the West Sussex countryside.
Don your wellies and bring the whole family to our Goodwood Open Farm day. With complimentary access, aspiring farmers young and old will meet our cows, pigs and sheep, hop on tractors for a ride and learn new skills at our farming activity stations. With delicious food cooking on barbecues throughout the day, this is a wonderful day out for the whole family.

Get up close to some of the estate’s most beloved residents, including lambs, sheep, piglets, pigs, calves and cows. Step inside our lambing and calving sheds to see the adorable young animals and stroll past our new robotic dairy to watch the cows being milked in action.
Experience the farm in action including sheepdog training, robotic dairy milking, milk processing and wool spinning. Discover behind-the-scenes action of the farm and meet the people who make it all happen.
Spend time in the fresh countryside air, following our woodland trail routes, hopping on a tractor ride across the farm and taking part in forest activities hosted at Goodwood Education Trust including wood cookie decorating and seed planting.
Delicious Goodwood organic food will be freshly prepared and ready to purchase off a barbecue on the back of a vintage land rover, ready to be enjoyed in our picnic area. Sample our award-winning Goodwood cheese and milk with complimentary tastings throughout the day.
Our Milk Vending Machine will be open and serving fresh farm milk with a selection of tempting flavours. Don’t forget to explore the Goodwood Farm Shop offering wholesome produce and seasonal treats for you to take home and remember your day.
Cast Iron Coffee Roasters will be serving freshly brewed coffee, while Lady P Cakes will present a tempting selection of homemade cakes, crafted using Goodwood flour.
Arrive at any time between 10:00 and 15:00 and explore the farm at your leisure. Highlights throughout the day include sheepdog displays, sheep shearing demonstrations and tractor rides.
Enter via the South entrance from Redvins Road to the farm, as shown on the event map. Please note that the New Barn Hill entrance will be closed for this event.
Goodwood Home Farm, Goodwood, Chichester, PO18 0QF, United Kingdom
Complimentary parking is available in a field adjacent to the farm. On arrival, follow signs for the Goodwood Farm Shop and our friendly marshals who will be on hand to guide you. The access road is at ///sticky.weeded.grub. There will no access to the farm via New Barn Hill.
This is an on-foot walking experience, giving you the chance to wander through the farm at your own pace following our marked routes shown on the event map. Our friendly staff are on hand if you need any guidance along the way.
The walking routes include paved paths, uneven ground and grass, so we recommend wearing suitable footwear and long trousers to help protect against ticks in the grass.
There are handwashing facilities at the Education Centre, The Dairy and at the Lambing Barn. There is an accessible toilet at the Education Centre and the Lambing Barn. Please be aware that for health and safety reasons, pregnant women are advised not to enter the lambing barn.
The event is suitable for all the family. Parents/carers are responsible for their children at all times, knowing it is a working farm. The paths may be uneven so not always suitable for buggies. Please note there are no nappy changing facilities or disposal points on site.
Only Guide Dogs / Assistance Dogs are able to join us at Goodwood Open Farm. This is for the welfare of both the dogs and our farm livestock.
Fresh, Goodwood organic produce will be available to purchase from the barbecue, perfect for enjoying in the picnic area.
You are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy in the designated picnic area.
Goodwood Education Trust is an independent charity connecting children and young people with nature, particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable. On the day, there will be a variety of forest adventures and kids activities for the whole family to get involved in. Donations may be made at the time of ticket purchase or on the day at the Education Trust.
Our farm has a strong commitment to sustainability, therefore this event may be cancelled in the case of poor weather or prolonged wet conditions, to protect the land and soil structure. Should this be necessary, we will communicate this in advance of the event.
The event map is available to download below. Please download or print the map prior to your arrival to have on hand when needed around the event.
