Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
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.
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Hound lodge is one of our wonderful lcoations designed by Cindy, whose incredible eye for detail can be seen in every inch.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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”.
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 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 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 horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
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.
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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 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.
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”.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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!
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 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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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!
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Goodwood Racecourse comes alive with family friendly entertainment, there are plenty of family activities to chose from, including a traditional fairground, talented magician, balloon artist, live music and trips to the start to watch the horses burst out of the starting stalls. Everyone is guaranteed to have a smile on their face.
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Family Race Day will host two of the most valuable races of the season outside of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Worth £70,000, The Tapster Stakes has provided Mirage Dancer and Hukum with a platform to progress their careers, while the addition of The Listed Agnes Keyser Stakes for fillies has further boosted the day’s prestige.
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Nothing compares to the pleasure of socialising at Goodwood, the world's most beautiful racecourse, where you can share special occasions with friends and family whilst the traditional fairground and trackside entertainment offer an added delight to a day at the races.
Off track there are plenty of family activities, including a traditional fairground, talented magician, balloon artist, live music and trips to the start to watch the horses burst out of the starting stalls. What's more - all this is completely free for all racegoers.
When the racing begins, catch our mini-bus for a trip to the race start and watch the runners and riders burst from the stalls in a blur of colour and beating hooves - it's truly an unforgettable sight.
This is a Premier Raceday meaning it offers racegoers the very best racing action alongside an experience to match. Premier Racing is a new horseracing industry initiative designed to celebrate key fixtures in British Racing’s calendar.
Everything about Goodwood is done for love, it’s been crafted lovingly over centuries.
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To get inspiration on what to wear to the races, as well as particular dress codes for each enclosure and event, please visit our Dress Code page.
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Under 18s race free at all of our fixtures (except Three Friday Nights) and must be pre-booked with both member and non-member admission tickets.
We have U18 discounts available when booking hospitality packages, these are available to members and non-members.
Three Friday Night ticket prices are £30/£40 for Juniors (13-17yrs).
All those under 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult (21+ years) to gain entry to the venue, limited to four under 18s per adult. Once in the venue, those aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by their responsible adult for the duration of their time at the Racecourse. 16 to 17-year-olds do not need to be accompanied around the venue but must still have their responsible adult on site.
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Reduced admission is only available on the day at all meetings except the Qatar Goodwood Festival and the Three Friday nights. 50% discount for Gordon and Lennox enclosures admission only.
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Goodwood Racecourse is a cashless venue and has no cash machines. If you need cash, a cashback facility is available from any TOTE or Britbet betting shop, with a minimum bet of £10 to receive up to £50 cashback.
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Yes, we have a play area that is located at the east end of the Lennox Enclosure. The playground is for 4-12 year-olds and is situated within the Lennox Enclosure, however, ticket holders for all enclosures are able to make use the playground. The playground is only open when the Lennox Enclosure is open. Please be aware that the playground is not supervised so we recommend adult supervision at all times.
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