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".
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 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
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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!
Mattresses and eiderdowns are stuffed with wool from the Goodwood Estate.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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 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.
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 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
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
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 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.
After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favourite dog influencer account?
As dog lovers, we all love making our perfect pooch pose to take a hundred photos to then post on Instagram for all our friends to see. But what happens when your pooch gets noticed by more than your close friends?
Laura runs a popular Instagram page for her miniature dachshund, Hector, with a staggering 95k followers. We took some time to speak to her about what life with Hector is like and her experiences of being a dog influencer.
What made you start Hector’s Instagram account?
‘I started the account as soon as I got Hector as a puppy’ Laura said. ‘I knew I was going to take a million photographs of him and wanted one place where they all could be. I never set out with the intention of making Hector ‘famous’ – I just wanted a daily diary for myself and my friends of what Hector was up to!
Tell us about Hector
‘Hector is my ‘once in a lifetime’ dog – I already know that I will never have another dog the same as him’ Laura tells us. ‘I brought him home in my early 20s and have grown up and navigated lots of challenging parts of my life with him by my side. He has the best personality. Dachshunds are notoriously barky, and Hec can be at times, but he is mostly a gentle soul, very lazy and food orientated – like most dogs!’
So, what is a typical day like for you and Hector?
Laura tells us that every day starts off as a very normal day. ‘An average day spent with Hector will always start with blanket cuddles on the sofa. He isn’t a big eater first thing so breakfast for him will happen around 11am. If we have somewhere to be, you will find me chasing him around the house with a spoon, trying to make sure he eats something before we leave! We tend to try and include Hector in all our plans, we rarely leave him at home.’
A big part of Hector’s rise to fame has been from the dedicated hashtag #ComeDineWithHector. Laura and Hector like to get out of the house a lot to visit local towns and beaches for a walk, incorporating food into their outings too. ‘That is how the #ComeDineWithHec hashtag came to life!’ Laura tells us. Using their Instagram platform, ‘we enjoy showcasing local dog-friendly eateries and establishments so other people can visit them too.’
Once the day is over, Hector will try his best to persuade Laura and her family to let him upstairs into the big bed for a snooze! An activity I’m sure all dog owners can relate to.
What is it like being a dog influencer?
‘It’s definitely different! I am super lucky and grateful to be able to travel and make engaging content with my best friend, and I wouldn’t change it for anything, but I think people don’t realise quite how time consuming and hard work it can be, especially when you are working within brand partnerships and timescales.’
‘In a way, it is harder than being a regular ‘human’ influencer, as it is a niche market’ Laura shared. ‘People mostly want to see cute photos and videos of dogs, not necessarily all the adverts that come with influencing’, which acts as constant, yet fun, challenge.
I never set out with the intention of making Hector ‘famous’ – I just wanted a daily diary for myself and my friends of what Hector was up to!
What tips would you give to someone looking at starting a dog Instagram account?
Laura’s advice is to ‘create a page because you want to enjoy spending time and taking photos and videos of your dog. Do not start a page because you want to get freebies and make money because it is not as simple as that.’ Laura’s advice is to ‘find your niche and fill your page with beautiful memories that you, and others, can look back and enjoy.’
You can follow Laura and Hector, on their Instagram page @hectorthesausage
Goodwoof will be taking place on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May 2024 and our early bird tickets have just been realised. Book your place at next year’s event now to save £5 with our early bird ticket offer. And remember, all event activities are included within the price of your admission tickets, whilst dogs and children under 12 years go free. See you there next May!