Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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 Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.
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!
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
Extracts from the 4th & 5th Dukes diaries are on display with red ink used to highlight great things that had happened.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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
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 replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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".
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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
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.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Estate milk was once transformed into ice-creams, bombes, and syllabubs, and the Georgian ice house still stands in the grounds in front of Goodwood House.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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!
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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!
We are delighted to be welcoming Guide Dogs back to Goodwoof this year. If you have never heard of Guide Dogs and their amazing work before, we have some interesting information about the charity for you to discover.
Who are Guide Dogs?
Guide Dogs is an amazing charity that has set out to help those affected by sight loss in the UK to live the life they choose. Every six minutes in the UK, one more person loses their sight. Every day, 250 more people join the staggering two million already living with sight loss, with this number set to double by 2050. The expert staff, volunteers and life-changing dogs from Guide Dogs are there to help people with vision impairment live actively, independently and well. Guide Dogs has been on an incredible journey since its first partnership was formed in 1931. The team are best known for their world-famous guide dogs, but their full suite of services encompass so much more. In recent years, Guide Dogs has expanded its services with and beyond just dogs to help thousands more people with vision impairment.
How Guide Dogs help people
Guide Dogs are not just your regular charity - they’re all about changing lives and one of the ways they do this is through their transformational dogs! They’re making a huge difference for people with vision impairment and are on a mission to reach even more people who need support. What sets Guide Dogs apart is their people-centred approach. It’s not about one-size-fits-all solutions; it’s about helping people to live actively, independently and well by tailoring support to fit each person’s unique needs. So, whether it’s helping people with sight loss build the confidence to go wherever they want, giving them the skills and advice to live life on their own terms or supporting with the emotional challenges sight loss presents, Guide Dogs is there, helping give everyone the chance to live the life they choose.
The dogs
The amazing canine companions that work so hard for Guide Dogs give people with sight loss the confidence to get out and about safely. Whether it’s helping them get to work, attend a regular exercise class or to the shops and back, they provide life-changing practical support every single day. In 2022, the charity created 387 new guide dog partnerships and supported a total of 4,065 partnerships.
Guide Dogs also offers a unique service with its buddy dogs which brings a canine friend into the lives of children with sight loss. By helping them build confidence in themselves and trust in their surroundings, these dogs have a hugely positive effect on a child and their family’s wellbeing. In 2022, the charity partnered 52 children with a buddy dog and supported a total of 266 partnerships.
The story of Hannah and Wendy
When Hannah started her first job, she realised she needed to be more independent and rely less on the support of others. She hasn’t looked back since. Wendy, her first guide dog, has helped Hannah to embrace the world of work and give back to the community by becoming a local councillor. She’s enjoying a lively social life too.
“The work Guide Dogs does is incredible. I can’t put into words how much Wendy has changed my outlook, future ambitions and plans.”
Hannah was born with bilateral retinoblastoma (Rb), a rare type of childhood eye cancer that meant she had to have her left eye removed at a young age and undergo significant treatment to save very limited vision in her right eye. Luckily, she had the support of family and friends to help her through school and then university, where she achieved a First Class Honours in Politics. But when she started working things were different.
“My first job was in Parliament, which was amazing, but the buildings are very difficult to navigate. I had a symbol cane, but getting around was hard and stressful – especially on the Tube five days a week where people don’t necessarily realise what you’re doing or why you are moving so slowly.”
“I realised there wasn’t much more I could do to help myself, and you can’t always rely on others. I’d always known about Guide Dogs and I decided to get in touch.”
When Hannah met guide dog Wendy there was instant chemistry. “There were licks on the hand straight away. I loved her the moment I met her and was so excited.”
Hannah has now moved to a job with NHS England, where Wendy helps her to navigate around the office. Confident in her independence, she has also campaigned for and been elected as a local councillor. That means juggling many other new responsibilities – much of which wouldn’t be possible without Wendy.
“It’s amazing what Wendy has helped me to do and how much she has helped me to believe in what I can achieve. She was on the campaign trail with me, helping me to do the leafleting and door-knocking. I’m very happy within myself and what I’m doing now, but I also have the confidence to think what’s next? Maybe a career in politics? Who knows? The sky really is my limit, and the world is my oyster with my best friend Wendy by my side.”
“Wendy helps me in so many other ways. I have an annual checkup and many other medical appointments following my childhood cancer that are stressful and daunting. Wendy is there with me during the appointments, helping to keep me distracted and keeping a watchful eye on the doctors to make sure I’m okay. Nothing gets past Wendy!”
With Wendy by her side, Hannah also enjoys trips to the beach and going regularly to restaurants and pubs.
“People often use the term life changing without giving it too much thought, but having a guide dog like Wendy really is just that.”
Guide Dogs will join us in the Wellness Centre each day with a demonstration of their dogs’ exceptional skills and there will be an opportunity to learn more about their amazing Buddy Dogs service.
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