The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The origins of the collection lay in the possessions of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, and Duchess of Aubigny in France, to whom some of the paintings originally belonged.
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!
Dido is traditionally for the host, but every single room is designed with personal touches from Cindy Leveson and the Duke & Duchess of Richmond.
Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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
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!
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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!
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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events 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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
21 March is the International Day of Forests, which is the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful ancient woodland sites across the Goodwood Estate.
In the United Kingdom, ancient woodlands cover just 2% of the land area. This scarcity highlights the crucial need to protect and preserve the woodland we do have. Ancient woodlands are defined by the existence of sustained tree cover and therefore, by the soils that have remained undisturbed by human activity for centuries. It is this untouched soil that has nurtured the development of complex ecosystems, making ancient woodlands irreplaceable sources of biodiversity and ecological abundance.
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One of the most remarkable woodland areas on the estate is the Valdoe, an ancient and semi-natural woodland spanning approximately 40 hectares. Its history can be traced back to the 13th century, and its current layout reflects its former use by the Charlton hunt, with segments arranged in an eight-pointed star pattern, giving the Master of the Hunt a line of sight in all directions.
Today, the eight-pointed star shape remains and is used as a ride system for forestry operations. The northern section of the Valdoe comprises of hazel coppice with oak standards, and the south consists of chestnut coppice with oak standards. The majestic oaks are left untouched to provide food and shelter to everything from bats to beetles, whilst the chestnut coppice is rotated on a 20-year cycle, ensuring a balance between a commercial supply but also providing different ages of woodland which is fundamental to many smaller mammals such as the dormouse and invertebrates. It is because of this that the Valdoe is a haven for biodiversity, including many plant species of ancient woodland indicators such as bluebells, dogs mercury, woodruff, butchers broom and wood sorrel.
At Goodwood, we take great pride in our woodland heritage, which dates back centuries. The estates historic parkland in particular, exhibits some very impressive and historic trees. Among the oldest inhabitants are the cork oaks planted outside the house, which were planted by 3rd Duke in 1740 who was interested in plants as well as animals. The forestry team have started to grow cork oak saplings from the tree seeds in the park and by mirroring the placement of these saplings opposite the original trees, ensures future generation can enjoy the benefits of these extraordinary trees.
A couple of decades later, the cedars of Lebanon (which feature in the book ‘Meetings with Remarkable Trees’ by Thomas Pakenham) were planted in 1761, at the request of the 3rd Duke of Richmond, who introduced species from many parts of the world. Of the original c. 1000 planted, only a few of these trees remain today.
There are also multiple striking sweet chestnuts planted near the Icehouse which were planted during the 16th and 17th centuries, the circumferences measuring between 6 to 7 meters. Amongst these, a beautiful old oak tree stands, possibly dating back 400 to 600 years.
The estate without trees would be a very different place and we're looking forward to celebrating some of our majestic trees throughout 2024.
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