Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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 Duke of Richmond holds the title of Duke of Richmond and Gordon. This title reflects the historical association with both the Richmond and Gordon families.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Many items came from Gordon castle in Scotland when it left family ownership, coming out from storage exclusively for Hound Lodge.
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.
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".
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
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
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 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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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
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 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.
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).
Access to all Goodwood Health Club facilities, including the gym, swimming pool, sauna. Terms and conditions apply.
After completing 3 months service, you can book free or discounted tickets to Goodwood's major events for friends and family.
Available on a variety of Goodwood products and services, plus discounts from a variety of businesses around West Sussex.
An exclusive programme of staff events including Christmas 'Blow Out', Duke’s Garden Party, Bingo, Pub Quiz, charity donations and more.
Length of service awards are presented to long-serving staff to show our appreciation of your commitment to Goodwood.
We offer an annual bonus scheme so you can reap the benefits of a successful event season here at Goodwood.
Claim back costs from multiple medical expenses for you and your family, including dental and optical.
Access to fitness classes, expert talks and wellness workshops to help you and your own wellbeing.
We offer reduced ticket prices for your children, running once a week over each half term.
We'll reward you for recommending friends or family who join the Goodwood team, up to a sum of £1,500 (role dependent).
Our bespoke employee benefits include membership of our Health Club and Spa, tickets to our headline events, an invitation to staff and their families to the Duke’s annual summer staff garden party, an exciting calendar of social events, profit linked annual bonus, generous family friendly policies and our famous end of year staff party.
This in conjunction with all the normal benefits you would expect such as a pension scheme, life insurance, income protection for long-term absences, an employee assistance programme and healthcare cash plan.
Whatever our guests and members get to experience from our portfolio of health and wellbeing initiatives, our people also get to experience, with everything from Wim Hof experiences, fitness classes, Goat Yoga, and lunchtime sound baths, through to our Gut Health philosophy. This unique approach, using all the fantastic resources we have available to us, is instrumental in making sure our teams are well looked after, happy and healthy.
We have a dedicated team of people across the Estate who come together to run the “One Goodwood” employee committee who organise all our wellbeing support, employee charity fundraising and social events.
Central to our culture is the wellbeing of our team, and we have a strong Mental Wellbeing ethos with a network of 10 fully trained Mental Health First Aiders, offering a safe space for open conversations and support for anyone who needs it. Throughout the year we run Mental Wellbeing activities such as “Brew Monday” and “Wellbeing Walks” at lunchtime to encourage a culture of openness and support around mental health.
Goodwood is an amazing place to work, the history and surrounding lands are very unique and the management are all very helpful and supportive.
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