Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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.
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.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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!
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Every single item from plates to pictures has its own home within the Lodge, with our butler (James) has his own "bible" to reference exactly what is out of place.
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
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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".
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.
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
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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!
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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!
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.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
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.
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!
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
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 of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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).
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
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Goodwood featured in Episode 4 of Mary Berry's Country House Secrets, with a cricket tea celebrating the series finale. The Duke and his mother the Duchess joined Mary and Estate staff to watch the Estate team play the Chichester All Stars and enjoy a sumptuous feast.
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Cricket is the oldest sport on the Goodwood Estate, so it is only apt the final scene of the BBC1 programme Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets should showcase a very English cricket tea. And what a tea it was. The Duke and his mother the Duchess joined Mary and Estate staff under the majestic Cedar of Lebanon tree by the cricket pavilion to watch the Estate team play the Chichester All Stars and enjoy a sumptuous feast.
Grown from seed in 1752 and planted in 1756, the cedar tree has looked on countless famous players including James Lilywhite, Sir Colin Cowdrey, Graham Gooch and Nasser Hussain. Sadly, on this occasion, the stunning evening weather was not matched in performance by the Estate team as they lost a tight game against the Chichester All Stars.
It has been a marvellous season. We have had a nine-year old scoring a century for Chichester’s Under 12s, a Goodwood cricketer scoring his 10,000th run for the club in his 448th match and, of course, Mary Berry bringing the most delectable of cakes to a Goodwood cricket tea.
Richard Geffen Chairman, Goodwood Cricket Club
Spirits were not dampened though, as players and onlookers tucked into a mouth-watering array of sandwiches, Goodwood sausage rolls and of course a show-stopper of a cake made by the baking queen herself: three-tiers of golden bantam sponge with lemon curd, whipped cream and strawberries. You can see the recipe here.
Goodwood House was one of the first places where cricket was played regularly, arguably making Sussex the birthplace of club cricket. Certainly, matches have been played in front of the house for more than 300 years – a receipt for brandy, given to the players, shows Goodwood was involved in the game as early as 1702.
In 1727 in Goodwood Park, a game was played between the 2nd Duke of Richmond and a Mr Brodrick. As was common in those days, there was a wageron the match and rules were drafted. That document - the oldest written set of cricket rules in the world - remains in Goodwood House today. Duplicates can also be found in the Club pavilion and at Lord’s in London.
Cricket continues to be played regularly at Goodwood. The 2017 season has seen some 62 adult and 26 junior matches, as well as 42 training sessions for all ages. About 740 adults and 480 junior cricketers will have played at Goodwood this year, with many a Friday night buzzing with 60 U10s. Cricket is played by all abilities from those representing Chichester 1st XI in the Sussex League, through the Goodwood Sunday XI and Estate 20/20 team to those just starting out - young and old.
Richard Geffen, chairman of the Goodwood Cricket Club, says: “It has been a marvellous season. We have had a nine-year old scoring a century for Chichester’s Under 12 XI/, Chichester 1st XI becoming champions of their Sussex League and gaining promotion, a Goodwood cricketer scoring his 10,000th run for the club in his 448th match and, of course, Mary Berry bringing the most delectable of cakes to a Goodwood cricket tea.”
The rise and rise of cricket on the Estate is a tremendous legacy and tribute to the late 10th Duke of Richmond, who for the current generation of Goodwood cricketers was 'The Cricketing Duke', an enthusiastic supporter and cricketer who played for the club.
Geffen adds: “James Lillywhite, an employee of the Duke of Richmond, was England’s first ever test captain leading England in Australia in 1876-77. As the Ashes continue down under, wouldn’t it be wonderful to think that the present resurgence of cricket at Goodwood might lead once again to a home-grown Goodwood player leading England.” Now that would be a fine addition to the history books.
The Goodwood episode of Mary Berry's Country House Secrets is due to be aired on Sunday, February 2nd on BBC Two, at 11.30am and will be availble to catch up on BBC iPlayer.
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