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.
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.
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.
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).
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Dido is traditionally for the host, but every single room is designed with personal touches from Cindy Leveson and the Duke & Duchess of Richmond.
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.
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!
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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 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.
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 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
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
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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).
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 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 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 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.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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.
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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).
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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 Ashling Park Estate is an award-winning vineyard, restaurant, gin-making school, and much more.
“The minute you come through the gates you could be in South Africa or a vineyard in the Napa Valley,” says Ashling Park’s owner, Gail Gardner. “You’ll feel like you’re on holiday. There’s a real wow-factor!”
Ashling Park produces exceptional wines from grapes grown in its two vineyards. “One of them was planted in 2005, and our home estate vineyard was planted in 2017. The estate is 50 acres, and 10 of those acres are under vine,” says Gail.
What is it that makes this corner of Sussex so well suited to winemaking?
“Vines don’t like having soggy feet! Because we have chalk and flint soil, water can drain away but the vines can wiggle their way down and find water if they need to,” Gail explains. “We’ve got Kingley Vale to the north, and the Isle of Wight off the coast, both of which help keep bad weather away from us. We’re only a mile from the sea, which keeps frosts at bay.”
It also helps that Sussex is the sunniest county in the United Kingdom, averaging 1902 hours of sunshine each year, according to Met Office records. The climate is the envy of winemakers in other areas of Britain, and combines with the soil and no little winemaking skill to make exceptional wines.
“The chalk of the South Downs passes under the Channel and pops up again in Champagne, so the ground is the same consistency as in the Champagne region,” says Gail.
Do the best English sparkling wines hold their own with anything produced in France? “Oh, definitely!” enthuses Gail. “In fact, it’s becoming a bit too warm in the Champagne region to keep that acidic taste that you’re looking for in a sparkling wine.”
The minute you come through the gates you could be in the Napa Valley
Gail Gardner, Ashling Park Estate
The best Sussex wines have now become so sought after by wine buffs that Sussex has become a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Among these increasingly well-regarded wines, Ashling Park sits at the pinnacle.
“For the past two years running, we’ve won ‘Best Classic Cuvée NV’ in the WineGB awards, as voted for by Oz Clarke and other expert judges. You can’t get better than that!” says Gail. Ashling Park has also won a Gold award from Decanter magazine, one of just four Gold awards for UK sparkling wine and only 21 worldwide.
It’s not just the quality of the wine and natural beauty of the location that makes Ashling Park so special. Anyone with an eye for architecture will appreciate the design of the tasting rooms and luxury lodges.
“They were designed by Will Hardie of Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces, and opened in May last year,” says Gail. “They really are amazing!”
Pay a visit to Ashling Park’s restaurant, and you’ll find it’s not just the wine that’s produced on the doorstep. The whole menu is a celebration of Sussex. “We keep everything local,” says Gail. “Of course, the wine comes from our vineyard, but we also have our own kitchen garden for herbs and use local produce.”