Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Extracts from the 4th & 5th Dukes diaries are on display with red ink used to highlight great things that had happened.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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!
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!
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 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 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
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!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own 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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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!
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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.
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.
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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
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).
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 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
Meet Alisdair Pegg, a Goodwood Aero Club member, who recently passed his Private Pilot License (PPL) at Goodwood Flying School. Alistair was recently named Student of the Year award from Goodwood Flying School for always being prepared throughout 2024 resulting in successful completion of his PPL.
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Tell us a bit more about you – what do you like to do outside of flying?
I was born in Derby and moved back to England from Munich in 2022, after 16 years of living in various cities in Tyrol and Bavaria. I now work for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, as Head of Strategy and enjoy being so close to Goodwood which is packed full of things I enjoy including Aviation, Motorsport and Golf.
Have you always been interested in aviation?
Ever since I first tried Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.0 back in the late 1980’s I have wanted to fly. I finally got the opportunity at Venice Municipal Airport in Florida in 1996 and loved every minute, especially seeing the runway line up on approach. Following that I would ask to sit in the cockpit on every single commercial flight I went on, seeing dozens of landings and even a few take offs, mainly in the cockpit of Sabena flights departing from Zaventem in Belgium where we lived at the time.
Unfortunately, I was too tall to follow my dream of becoming a fast jet pilot in the Royal Airforce, so I put my dream of flying on hold for far too long. It wasn’t until I took up my new job next door at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, where my desk shakes when the Spitfires take off overhead, that I decided there would never be a better opportunity to do my PPL.
How has your flying journey at Goodwood been? What has been the highlight?
My flying journey at Goodwood has been unforgettable. The combination of the amazing team of people and the history of the location make it very unique and a privilege to learn to fly from. The highlight for me was my practice Cross-Country to Rochester and Lydd with Neil. It was such an adventure and I was excited to be landing away from Goodwood for the first time. As a wide-eyed PPL student, Rochester feels like something akin to landing on top of Table Mountain, the picture is just so different from what you are used to at Goodwood.
What was the best piece of advice you were given?
Charlotte and the team’s strong focus on safety at Goodwood offered countless pieces of advice on how to stay safe, but more importantly, they instil the importance of acting on something if in doubt. Despite only flying for 5 months, I have already had to cancel a flight during the power checks and disappoint two passengers sat next to me, but to my surprise, I felt good about it a few hours later, rather than just disappointed.
Other than that it was “pitch for speed, power for altitude” which seemed like it was the wrong way around to me at first.
What was the hardest part?
The two hardest parts for me were Meteorology and judging when to pull the power on a glide approach. I would often end up far too high and once got a chuckle from Goodwood Information when I called Final, whilst still at about 600ft over the lake on 32. Learning how to forward slip safely was not only extremely fun, but also came in very handy on my Skills Test.
Where are you going to fly first, or have you already flown somewhere?
My first trip to another airfield was Sandown, the day after my license arrived through the post. Since then, I have visited or flown from Santa Monica (Los Angeles), McClellan-Palomar (San Diego), Lee on Solent, Compton Abbas, Brighton and Thruxton all of which I can recommend. Flying through the Boscombe Down overhead was an absolute highlight, as well as seeing the Apache helicopters in the distance at nearby Middle Wallop.
Now that you have passed, what’s next?
Next up is finishing my tailwheel differences training in the Cub, providing the weather plays along. Following that I would like to continue exploring new destinations by air. I have my sights set on flying to Newquay as well as East Midlands airport near my home town of Derby and then eventually across the Channel to Le Touquet. Aviation opens up so many adventures, I can’t wait to get started.
Having built some experience, I want to look at doing my full instrument rating, as it feels like VFR flying in the UK is a bit limited during the winter months.
I think the most important thing once you pass is to avoid settling into your comfort zone and instead keep trying new things in aviation and exploring new places. That way we keep ourselves sharp and the learning never stops.
If you are interested in learning to fly at Goodwood, learn about all of Our Courses here.
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