Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events 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.
The Duke of Richmond holds the title of Duke of Richmond and Gordon. This title reflects the historical association with both the Richmond and Gordon families.
Many items came from Gordon castle in Scotland when it left family ownership, coming out from storage exclusively for Hound Lodge.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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 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”.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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 ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
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.
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 round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
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 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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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 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.
"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.
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 gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
We want to make your travel as easy as possible, without reducing HM Custom’s protection.
Notification of expected departures from and arrival at Goodwood should be given to either:
Goodwood ATS
Telephone: +44 (0)1243 755061
Facsimile: +44 (0)1243 755062 (Aerodrome hours)
Portsmouth Customs
Telephone: +44 (0)2392 952700
Facsimile: +44 (0)2392 852107 (hours: 0600 - 1200)
Useful telephone numbers:
Aerodrome: 01243 755087
Control Tower: 01243 755061
Gatwick Special Branch: 01293 531 994
EEC Destinations: Operators are asked to leave a completed notification form with ATS prior to departure.
Non – EEC Destinations: Operators must leave a completed notification form with ATS at least 4 hours prior to departure.
From EEC: Operators must leave a completed notification form with ATS at least 4 hours prior to arrival.
From Outside EEC: Operators must leave a completed notification form at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
The name, date of birth, nationality and passport number of all on board are needed. You must also declare your intentions to import or export any dutiable goods.
Passports are not needed for Channel Island flights but we advise you to take your passports in case you need to divert.
Changes to the details on the form, including changes of more than 30 minutes to the planned arrival or departure times should be given to ATS before your flight. Please allow sufficient time for us to inform Customs of the changes.
You can pass your flight details to Plymouth Customs direct. However, you must leave a completed notification form in ATS prior to departure and/or immediately after arrival and before crew or passengers leave the aerodrome.
Under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, you must obtain Special Branch clearance for flights to and from Northern Ireland, Eire, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, at least 12 hours prior to the flight. The name, address place and date of birth of all on board are needed for the clearance. The telephone number for Gatwick Special Branch is 01293 531 994.