Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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".
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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.
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 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 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!
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 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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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.
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.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
We're thrilled to finally share the 2025 Goodwoof line-up, which is absolutely bursting with fun have-a-go activities, competitions, special guests and unique experiences for the whole family to enjoy at this year's event on 17 and 18 May. With all activities and talks included in the price of your ticket, Goodwoof is the ultimate dog's day out!
Shows and competitions
Goodwoof 2025 will again bring together experts and competitors at the top of their field to take part in the competitions and demonstrations across the weekend.
The thrilling Goodwood Flyball Championship returns this year with seven top quality teams invited to compete and the Gundog and Sheepdog Trials will again showcase the top competitors in action.
Spearheaded by Kevin McCloud and The Duke of Richmond, the Barkitecture kennel design competition will see world-renowned architects present their designs inspired by this year's theme From Nature; For Nature. All kennels will be auctioned off on Sunday with the proceeds going to our charity partner Wild at Heart Foundation.
There will also be chances for you and your dog to compete at Goodwoof. Moving to its new home, The Green, Fastest Dog Presented by DHL will give all dogs the opportunity to race for the title of Fastest Dog.
Activities for you and your dog
All guests joining us at Goodwoof will have a multitude of choices when it comes to things to do. We've curated a packed schedule of activities for you to take part in with the whole family.
At the Ministry of Hound Curtis and AJ Pritchard will be leading the dog disco to music from DJs including DJ Fat Tony.
On the beautiful Woodland Walk you will find tarot card reading, crystal healing and dog astrology and more, which will offer a whole new way to connect with, and understand, your best friend.
Have-a-go activities return, where you and your dog can try out flyball, hurdles and more, and Fido’s Lido presented by LeShuttle will be a place for your dogs to take a cooling dip after a busy day.
Wellness and advice
Goodwoof is all about the dog, and there will be a host of talks and activities for you to learn more about canine wellbeing and care.
The Wellness Centre and Stage Presented by MARS will be the place to seek veterinary, behaviour and nutritional advice from Dr. Scott Miller, Bolu Eso and more experts.
At the Randox Health Studio you can take part in reiki, breathwork dog massage and more.
New this year, the team from Love My Human Townhouse in Chelsea will be running fabulous canine transformations and grooming demonstrations at the Grooming Parlour.
More than a dog show
Goodwoof offers something for everyone with so many unique experiences.
Fan-favourite Literary Corner returns with both new and familiar faces joining us for this year's event. Hear from Michael Morpurgo, Russell Kane, James Middleton, Hugh Bonneville, Kevin McCloud, Clare Balding and more to be announced.
New for 2025, the Art Café will give guests the chance to try their hand at learning a new craft with one of our talented artisans. Have a go at printing, illustration, painting and more. Joining us this year will be Anita Mangan, Rob Biddulph and more to be announced.
Our Chien Charmant judges will again be on the lookout for guests with personality, elegance and the shared flair that makes each dog and human pair much more than the simple sum of its parts. Much more than a fashion show, Chien Charmant is all about the deep bond between human and hound.
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