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.
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.
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Hound lodge is one of our wonderful lcoations designed by Cindy, whose incredible eye for detail can be seen in every inch.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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.
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".
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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”.
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.
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 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 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!
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 exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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 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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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 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.
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”.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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 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!
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 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.
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!
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The Goodwood Education Trust connects children and young people with nature, particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable.
The Goodwood Education Centre is the starting point for the majority of educational visits. This purpose-built, sustainable facility has a bright and airy indoor space for up to 60 children.
Goodwood has a new and ambitious mission to champion and deliver art education for children and young people as a core part of the new Goodwood Art Foundation, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC). The Estate’s stunning landscape and buildings will provide the perfect location for a new and carefully structured creative learning programme built around the Foundation’s annual Art Programme.
The children haven't stopped talking about their visit to Goodwood Home Farm, and we believe that this experience will have a lasting impact on their understanding of agriculture and the environment. It is wonderful to see our young learners so enthusiastic about their newfound knowledge.
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Already have an accountNestled in Seeley Copse, a 20 acre remnant of ancient woodland dedicated exclusively to education, the Goodwood Education Centre is the starting point for the majority of educational visits. This purpose-built facility has a bright and airy classroom for up to 60 children and provides access to safe, practical hands-on learning and enrichment activities year-round. The building is wheelchair accessible, has disabled and unisex toilet facilities, and there is ample parking for coaches and minibuses in the dairy car park directly opposite.
In the Copse itself there are three year round outdoor learning spaces, for our exclusive use. The one nearest the Education Centre has a permanent shelter, while one within 5 minutes walk has a parachute canopy. We work outdoors in most weathers except in very high winds, when alternative activities can be arranged.
At the Goodwood Education Trust we specialise in connecting children with nature who might otherwise face barriers in spending time outside. We know that spending time in nature can lead to improved mental wellbeing, physical health, increased confidence, nature connectedness, understanding and engagement in daily life.
We offer day-long Forest Adventures (LINK) in West Sussex school holidays, for primary age explorers. We were a HAF Provider in 2023 and 2024 with West Sussex County Council (for Holiday, Activity and Food programme for children eligible for means-tested Free School Meals). Check back for our 2025 provision. We offer free woodland activity days for local groups supporting children facing challenging circumstances such as Young Carers, children living with a life-limiting or terminal condition, those with terminally ill siblings. Do contact us to find out more. We run regular Family Fun Days for Aspens, for families with a child with autism.
We do not have the capicity to work with adult groups.
The Goodwood Education Trust is an independent charity operating on the Estate. We are registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation no 1198212.
We have three programmes:
Farm Visits for Schools, including free visits for disadvantaged schools.
Woodland learning, including weekly Forest School for vulnerable students with Special Educational Needs or those at risk of exclusion.
Children in the Community, including partnerships with local charities and Forest Adventures through school holidays, particularly for those on low incomes.
The Trust Manager is Catherine Cannon, and our designated Safeguarding Lead is our Education Officer Anne Bartlett. Our Trust Co-ordinator is Abbie Herlihy. You can contact the Trust at get@goodwood.com
We have a small Board of Trustees:
The Duke of Richmond
Jeremy Hunt
Richard Pailthorpe
Barney Trafford
Lloyd McNeill (Chair)
Matthew Baker
On the Charity Commission website you can see our most recent accounts and Annual Report of the Trustees.
Our safeguarding policy can be found here.
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Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme
We’re excited to be hosting the first-ever West Sussex #FarmMyFood, a day long immersive experience for secondary school students studying Business Studies and Food Technology. Through workshops, tastings, tours and a career talk, students will leave knowing more about the people and businesses who help put food on our table.