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 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
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.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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.
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!
A huge variety of glassware is available for each wine, all labelled by grape type to give the best flavour profile.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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".
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!
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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.
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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 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.
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
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.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
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.
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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Above: a geometric print and pointed collar give Pre-Fall Fendi a 1960s vibe, while a Gieves & Hawkes suit is teamed with a roll neck for a nod to Sixties mod Sofie wears satin dress by FENDI, £2,290, fendi.com. Conrad wears navy cashmere wool turtleneck, £375, and burgundy windowpane wool suit, £995, both by GIEVES & HAWKES, gievesandhawkes.com
Above left: Joseph’s creative director Louise Trotter found inspiration for her Pre-Fall collection in a box of family photos from the 1970s Trousers, £325, jacket, £545, and blouse, £445 by JOSEPH, all at MATCHES, matchesfashion.com
Above right: teal jumper, £360, by PAUL SMITH, paulsmith.com
Above left: geometric print in earthy tones gives a Sixties flavour at Fendi Satin dress by FENDI, £2,290, fendi.com
Above right: orange wool and silk dress by FENDI, £2,400, fendi.com
Above left: Erdem’s Pre-Fall collection combines 1940s and 1970s influences to bold effect. Sofie wears leather embroidered dress, price on request, and pussybow cotton-poplin shirt, £695, both by ERDEM, erdem.com. Conrad wears knitted sweater, £235, by ACNE at LIBERTY, libertylondon.com
Above right: the intricate sleeve detailing on this cornflower-blue blouse by Emilia Wickstead projects 1940s glamour. Lauren gathered-cuff twill blouse, £550, by EMILIA WICKSTEAD, emiliawickstead.com; bag, £950, by MIU MIU at MATCHES, matchesfashion.com
Above left: adopt a retro palette with Chloé’s Pre-Fall 60s-style pinafore and eau-de-nil blouse by Lanvin. Crepe pinafore dress, £890, by CHLOÉ, chloe.com; tie-neck blouse, £835, by LANVIN at LIBERTY, libertylondon.com
Above right: Raf Simons’ keenly anticipated first collection for Calvin Klein references retro Americana. Grosgrain-trimmed wool trousers by CALVIN KLEIN at MR PORTER, mrporter.com; handmade Oxford captoe brogues, £890, by DUNHILL, dunhill.com
Above left: an oversized Louis Vuitton coat in a heritage fabric gives a timeless vintage feel. Belted knickerbocker wool coat, £3,600, and patent calfskin sleeveless dress with bijou button belt, £3,500, both by LOUIS VUITTON, louisvuitton.com; calfskin ankle boots, £1,030, by HERMÈS, uk.hermes.com
Above right: accessories give a playful nod to the past, as in Gucci’s autumn/winter bags or Manolo Blahnik’s geometric print flat pumps. (Clockwise from top) Sylvie mini leather shoulder bag, £1,450, by GUCCI at MYTHERESA, mytheresa.com; suede shoes, £665, by MANOLO BLAHNIK, manoloblahnik.com; Madras goat leather and soft calf leather bag, £1,460 by MIU MIU, miumiu.com; elasticated embroidered yarn boots, £910, by FENDI, fendi.com
Hair: Adam Garland
Make-up: Anita Keeling
Stylist’s assistant: Ssophie Chapman
Lighting assistant: Jack Storer
Digital technician: Roland Gopal-Chowdhury
Models: Sofie Theobald at The Hive Management; Conrad Leadley at Next Models
Shot on location at the Jackie Stewart pavilion, Goodwood Estate
Revival Fashion presented by Mastercard at Goodwood Revival (Sept 7-9, 2018) will host specially curated fashion shows every day and our daily Best Dressed Competition presented by Mastercard.
This article is taken from the Goodwood magazine, Autumn 2017 issue
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