Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
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".
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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!
Estate milk was once transformed into ice-creams, bombes, and syllabubs, and the Georgian ice house still stands in the grounds in front of Goodwood House.
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!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Dido is traditionally for the host, but every single room is designed with personal touches from Cindy Leveson and the Duke & Duchess of Richmond.
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
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
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 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
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
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
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.
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.
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.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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 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.
4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.
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.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
To design scented candles that distil the architectural and botanical splendour of the storied Goodwood Estate, the Duchess of Richmond enlisted the esteemed independent candle chandler Rachel Vosper, to co-create two unique, evocative - and most importantly - welcoming candles.
White Flowers (with top notes of Narcissus, Rose, Freesia and Orange) takes its cue from the Spring flora that imbue the estate with their joyful perfume in the first months of the year. While Woodland (with base notes of Cedarwood and Patchouli) offers an earthier scent, its inspiration born from the Cedar trees planted on the estate by the third Duke of Richmond in 1761.
Says Vosper: “It was an honour and a joy to work with the Duchess of Richmond to create two fragrances that encapsulate the olfactory history of the magnificent grounds and parklands of Goodwood.”
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Scent and memory are intricately intertwined, so it follows that distilling the essence of the Goodwood Estate into a scented candle, would be a deeply personal project. Embarking on this olfactory journey of discovery, the Duchess of Richmond enlisted esteemed independent chandler Rachel Vosper to collaborate two unique, evocative - and most importantly of all - welcoming Goodwood candles, with scents rooted in the architecture and the botanical and arboreal splendour of the storied estate.
The creative co-creation began in Vosper’s Belgravia studio. “It’s so wonderful to work with somebody who really appreciates your craft and has an inherent understanding of fragrance, as well as a deep knowledge of the estate,” says Vosper of collaborating with the Duchess. “We spent hours delving into the fragrance wheel, discussing different connotations”. Distilling a sense of place was important, so Vosper also travelled to Sussex, to immerse herself in the architecture and the horticulture of the estate, deepening her understanding of how the candles might scent the spaces of Goodwood, as well as capturing its particular atmosphere. “The scents needed to be unique and they needed to be inviting,” she says.
To create White Flowers, a visit to Goodwood’s Hound Lodge proved inspirational: “All the beautiful, opulent, floral features within the lodge!” says Vosper. Here, she also took on board the need to design a scent, “that might suit a shooting party, or a wedding party”, as well as working for a smaller domestic environment. She strove for “masculine undertones and a very light, delicate, feminine edge as well”. Both candles share middle notes of Jasmine, while specific to White Flowers is a middle note of Magnolia, a nod to the Magnolia Cup, the Ladies-only race founded in 2011 (part of Goodwood’s commitment to empowering women). “Those beautiful white booms that just dance over the top”, as Vosper puts it, poetically, are what gives White Flowers its fresh energy and froth.
Researching the Woodland candle, Vosper immersed herself in the atmosphere of The Kennels - Goodwood’s Clubhouse - a convivial space for socialising and dining. “It felt important to create something that was impactful, but not so much so that it dominated or affected peoples’ palates,” she explains. Fruity ‘gastronomical’ top notes of Peach, Red Fruit and Raisin combine in a scent that go harmoniously with “tea and food, so if flavours do intermingle and intertwine at some points, those notes do not overwhelm,” says Vosper (a welcome solution when hosting).
In fact, Woodland makes the perfect candle for winter entertaining: “It’s about coming in from the outside, especially when the rain’s fallen in autumn and winter months, when you get those really strong woody fragrances; combining with something warm and welcoming inside.”
A feeling for nature and the artistic heritage of the estate also translates into candles’ packaging. Serene green and white boxes take their design cue from the heraldic pattering of the Richmond family crest, balanced with clean, serif typography. As for the glass vessel? Both the Duchess and Vosper agreed that elegant simplicity was best. Each candle is hand poured into a clear, classic tumbler. “The simplicity of the glass and the packaging is reflective of the Goodwood Estate’s desire for sustainability, in everything they do. Really, less is more,” says Vosper.
What is very precious about the candles, however, is the care taken to distil a deeply-held love and knowledge of the Goodwood Estate into an enchanting olfactory experience that can travel through time and space, wherever you choose to burn it. “It was an honour and a joy to work with the Duchess of Richmond to create two fragrances that encapsulate the olfactory history of the magnificent grounds and parklands of Goodwood,” says Vosper.
As for a little practical advice on ‘Candle Etiquette’? Each Goodwood luxury candle is designed to burn for 45 hours, but like all the best things in life, there are rules to help you get the very best out of the experience. “The better you trim your wick, the longer your candle will last,” advises Vosper. “Trim a wick short for a long burn, and leave a long wick for a short burn…
“Do not burn candles for longer than four hours, or less than one,” says Vosper, “But obviously don’t blow one out in the middle of a party,” she adds, with a smile. Well, of course, it all makes perfect scents.
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