FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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 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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Within the boot room are hooks for 20 people, enough for all of the Lodges 10 bedrooms.
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.
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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!
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".
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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”.
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.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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 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
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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
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).
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
January is hard. Christmas is over, it's freezing outside and there's little to look forward to in the diary. It’s the month when resolutions get tested and Blue Monday looms. If you’ve ever found yourself wishing January away, you’re not alone.
But this year, we’re turning things around. At Goodwood, we’re saying goodbye to the winter blues and helping you discover moments of joy to brighten your January.
What better way to look after yourself than by letting us look after you here at Goodwood?
Make December the month your January self will thank you for. Find your joy this January at Goodwood. Explore your joy below…
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If joy comes on a plate, you’ll find it here. Escape to The Goodwood Hotel for a food-lovers retreat that combines relaxation with culinary delights. Enjoy an overnight stay in the heart of the Sussex countryside and dinner at our award-winning Farmer, Butcher, Chef restaurant.
Here, dishes celebrate estate-reared beef, pork and lamb from Goodwood Home Farm, with hearty Butcher’s Boards and a menu that evolves with the seasons. After a restful night in your Signature Room, start the next day with a delicious breakfast to set you on your way.
From £210 for two people for an overnight stay in a Signature Room, dinner and breakfast.
Contact reservations@goodwood.com to book your foodie getaway.
Turn festive season fatigue into a distant memory with our Sunday Spa Escape. Settle into a luxurious Signature Room, indulge in dinner and breakfast at Farmer, Butcher, Chef and unwind at Goodwood Health & Wellbeing with serene poolside moments and jacuzzi and steam room before a deeply relaxing 30-minute Hot Stone Back Massage. Let the warmth of volcanic stones melt away tension and set the tone for a serene week ahead.
From £199 per person.
Contact reservations@goodwood.com to book your Sunday Spa Escape.
For ultimate cosiness, book a stay in one of our charming, dog-friendly self-catering cottages. Perfectly embodying the Danish concept of hygge, our cottages are your winter sanctuary. Picture this: after a refreshing walk on the estate with your dog, you return to snuggle by a log fire, wrapped in blankets, with a glass of red wine in hand and a good book for company. What could be better?
Your home-from-home awaits at the Goodwood Cottages on the Goodwood Estate.
Beyond our joyful January stays, we offer an endless range of activities to lift your spirits this January:
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