Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
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
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!
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 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!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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 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!
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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!
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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
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.
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
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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.
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 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.
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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.
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 round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Meet Dave Agate, a Goodwood Aero Club member and aircraft engineer at Goodwood. Recently, Dave achieved a significant milestone by earning his Private Pilot License (PPL) at Goodwood Flying School.
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Tell us a bit about you?
I have been a fulltime aircraft engineer at Goodwood for over 5 years and live just 15 minutes down the road. My biggest passion outside of aviation is Motorcycle Trials. It is a very physical and technical sport which I find is great for my fitness and mental health. In addition to that I love going out for walks in the countryside with my girlfriend. Being surrounded by aircraft and machinery most days, it is a nice time to escape in nature.
Have you always been interested in aviation?
I have been passionate about aircraft and dreamed of being a pilot ever since I was a child! Aeroplanes and the idea of flight have always fascinated me. Growing up living near Goodwood, I will always remember the excitement and exhilaration I felt when I saw the air displays for the events. The aircraft often passed low over my house. The Red Arrows were always amazing but from the moment I saw a mass Spitfire formation, I knew that’s exactly what I wanted to be a part of when I grew up. I went to many airshows and read lots of books and magazines about all things aviation. I was never sure how I would get there but I knew no amount of work would stop me.
How has your flying journey at Goodwood been?
Learning to fly at Goodwood has been amazing. Being surrounded by such a vast variety of aircraft and passionate people, it has been impossible not to love it. I first started my flying journey in 2017 on the De Havilland Chipmunk as I was the successful candidate for the Boultbee Flying Scholarship. After going solo, I was dedicated to getting my license, however there were many setbacks including the pandemic. I am so passionate about vintage tail draggers and dream of flying warbirds one day. Therefore, to receive 10 hours to fly the Cub as part of the Rob Wildeboer Scholarship and to continue my license in such a unique aircraft at a place steeped in history, it meant a great deal to me.
It has been extremely challenging and a lot of hard work, particularly with the weather conditions these last two summers. However, my highlight definitely has to be my crosscountry flight to Rochester and Lydd. It was the biggest step in the journey and it’s when all my hard work finally came together and made me feel like a real pilot.
What was the best piece of advice you were given?
Armchair flying! This technique was the best advice I was given during my flight training. It really helped me excel towards my solo flight and through the rest of the course. Spending half an hour every other evening, especially the night before a flight, sitting in my room and flying the exercise in my head using a pen as a control stick made getting in the aircraft and performing so much easier. It was basically free flying and really boosted my confidence.
What was the hardest part of doing your PPL?
The hardest part was coming back into flying and basically having to start again on the Cub. After 5 years it’s amazing how much you forget and think you can almost jump back in and fly just like you once could. The Cub was very different to the Chipmunk. It certainly wasn’t easy taking a step back but when I finally managed to get back to solo it was the best feeling ever!
Where are you going to fly first?
I have already flown a couple of times! Just local flights as I wanted to take the people who had my back through my journey. My mum, dad and girlfriend were all so supportive especially during the more challenging times! I am really excited to fly to the Isle of Wight and Duxford for a day trip to the museum!
Now that you have passed, what’s next?
Fly, fly, fly! I want to build lots of tailwheel hours and become a safer and even more experienced pilot. I never want to stop learning. I would love to gain an aerobatic rating sometime in the near future. The ultimate dream is warbirds and commercial flying, but right now I need to enjoy what I have achieved so far and take one step at a time.
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