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.
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 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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
The stunning fish which adorn the walls of the main corridor are hand crafted and represent the fishing documents from Gordon Castle of 1864-1898.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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
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 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
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.
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.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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.
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
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
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.
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 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!
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
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
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Today is World Environment Day and this year’s theme Generation Restoration focuses on three pivotal areas: Land Restoration, Combatting Desertification, and Enhancing Drought Resilience.
We are taking a moment to raise awareness about the critical environmental challenges that face our natural world, and to share some of the efforts we are making across Goodwood Estate to combat these challenges and preserve our beautiful landscape.
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Our innovative pond creation project has been a remarkable success, thanks to the hard work of the Goodwood pigs. Over the last few months, these diligent animals have transformed the estate’s landscape by employing a traditional ‘gleying’ technique. This project, allows the pigs to create a natural seal for the pond by mixing layers of straw, manure, organic material, and clay. After just six weeks, the new pond displayed impressive water levels without the need for artificial liners.
The estate has dedicated areas to nature recovery; such as the Nature Reserve at Levin Down, our three SSSI sites and our rewilding area. Each site with a varying degree of management, gives nature a chance to recover, restore and reestablish functional ecosystems. For example, our rewilding site, previously a quarry, was backfilled with the soil excavated from surrounding housing development sites. It has gone from strength to strength, the bare soil is now carpeted with many botanical species from marsh grasses to teasels and supports ground nesting bird species such as snipe and lapwings, to smaller seed eating birds like goldfinches, whilst benefitting multiple pollinators. Furthermore, in less than three years of the land use change, we discovered multiple species of orchids. Not only does land restoration improve biodiversity, it also reduces the risk of flooding, soil erosion and nutrient run off, to name a few.
Our three-year hedgerow planting plan has been completed, with nearly 900 meters of hedgerow species planted across various parts of the estate and over 800m of hedgerow laid and rejuvenated. Hedgerows form the largest wildlife habitat in the UK, acting as crucial connectors between fragmented habitats. They provide sanctuary and food for a diverse array of flora and fauna, from mammals and insects to birds and bats. These green corridors also protect livestock from harsh weather and enhance soil health.
Since 2019, our tree planting scheme has resulted in 177,550 new trees across the estate. In recent years by planting trees without tubes or stakes, the estate was able to plant up to 3,700 trees per hectare. By planting this way, we account for natural factors like deer damage, drought, or pests, ensuring the survival of most trees without relying on non-biodegradable materials. This approach has saved 27,600 plastic tree guards from being used over the past year.
In addition to tree planting, our riparian bunds help to reduce the speed in which water reaches the river, so that the river banks are able to cope during periods of high rainfall, preventing erosion, sedimentation and reducing the risk of flooding in surrounding villages. These zones connect terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, supporting their health and resilience. Our work in these areas is crucial for maintaining the delicate balance of our natural habitats.
The farm also continues to grow cover crops to improve the soil structure, reduce soil erosion, the leaching of nutrients and runoff. A cover crop will break up the ground with roots to encourage water uptake and allow water to permeate into the soil. Additionally, soils become nutrient deficient when left uncovered as they are exposed to the elements; in periods of high rainfall, the soil itself, nitrogen and other essential minerals will run off the fields contaminating local water courses. Having a cover crop retains these minerals in the soil and makes nutrients more readily available for future crops
The Goodwood Forestry team has installed rainwater harvesting systems on buildings within the forestry yard, and tenants across the estate have followed suit. This stored water will be invaluable during the dry summer months, reducing our overall water usage and helping us manage water scarcity more effectively.
Our Golf at Goodwood teams have created an ecology plan in which they highlighted ‘drought’ as an increasing risk. To combat this, the team planted drought resistant grasses across the courses ensuring resilience against climate change and reducing dependency on irrigation during summer months.
As an estate, we are proud of the steps we are taking to protect our environment and preserve the natural beauty of our landscape. Through land restoration, combatting desertification, and enhancing drought resilience, we are committed to making a positive impact on the planet for future generations.
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