6 non-motorsport things we’re looking forward to at Goodwood Revival 2025
The countdown to the 2025 Goodwood Revival is already underway, and while we’ve been busy getting excited about the on-track action, including plans for a huge celebration of Alfa Romeo on the Motor Circuit, and a colourful parade of VW Campers, there’s plenty else going on the Revival to get excited about this September.
The Revival continues to get bigger and better every single year, and this year promises to continue that trend. Although we here at GRR tend to focus mainly on the historic motorsport, we still love to embrace the party atmosphere of the whole event, which is packed with inspirational showcases and entertaining features. Here are just some of the non-motorsport things we’re most looking forward to at the 2025 Goodwood Revival.
Embracing Revive & Thrive
An ever-expanding focus at Goodwood is the embracing of Revive & Thrive, an ethos that encapsulates everything at Revival. More than ever, the Revival’s core message is one of sustainability and creativity, and it’s developing into a global phenomenon supported by huge stars of the vintage fashion community including David Gandy, Daisy and Pearl Lowe, and the queen of vintage, Dita Von Teese.
In 2025, Dandy Wellington will return to the Revival to lead the Revival Style Stage and host a series of talks on vintage lifestyle. The Repair Shop’s Dominic Chinea will also be active once again with inspiring new ways to rethink and repair old belongings, while there will also be DJ sets throughout the weekend from Art Jefferson and Ginger Fizz. You simply have to experience the Revival Style Village at least once when you come to the Revival. Until then, if you’re looking for inspiration then be sure to join the Revival Style community.
Over the Road
While the Goodwood Motor Circuit will of course be central to the festivities at the Revival, you have to venture Over the Road at least once to experience the entirety of this sprawling three-day event.
The fairground is difficult to miss, but it’s surrounded by a number of immersive and fascinating features that all add to the atmosphere at the Revival. Regular fixtures include the Revival Cinema, which screens a number of classic films from the Revival era, and the Car Show, where ticket buyers can reserve a space to park up their beloved classic for all members of the public to admire.
Over the Road is also a great place to lose yourself in all manner of shops and stalls selling vintage memorabilia, clothes and gifts. Basically, if you want to embrace the vintage lifestyle, Over the Road is well worth your time.
Bonhams|Cars’ Auction
You’ll also find the Bonhams|Cars auction, which is a regular feature at all Goodwood motorsport events. The 2025 Revival Sale will take place on Saturday 13th September at 10:30 and is sure to feature some precious gems of automotive history.
Among the big money sales last year were a Porsche 911 993 that crossed the block for £614,200, and a 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Recreation that changed hands for £552,000. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the lots as they appear over the next few months, but the 2025 Bonhams|Cars Revival Sale is bound to be worth scoping out.
Freddie March Spirit of Aviation
The Revival is, at its heart, a celebration of the original period of the Motor Circuit as a motorsport venue, but the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation presented by Bonhams|Cars takes things a step further by commemorating Goodwood’s earlier history as RAF Westhampnett during World War II.
Each year at the Revival, the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation brings together a carefully curated selection of pre-1966 aircraft for a stunning concours d’elegance on the Goodwood airfield that remains active to this day. It’s a poignant celebration named after the Duke of Richmond’s grandfather, and well worth exploring while you’re at the Revival.
Revival theatrics
Now it wouldn’t be the Goodwood Revival without wall-to-wall theatrics. As you wander through the various avenues of the Motor Circuit, you’ll be met by everything from sweet carts to flash mobs, all serving to draw you into the atmosphere of the 1940s, ‘50s and ’60s.
In previous years at the Revival, we’ve been treated to circus acts inspired by the Greatest Show on Earth, we’ve been invaded by Aliens as a nod to the great space races of that period, and we’ve travelled to the Wild West. There is never a dull moment, and this year promises to deliver a host of similarly memorable experiences.
Best-Dressed Competition
And finally, we have the single most important ingredient that makes the Revival the most famous historic motorsport event in the world. Each and every year, everyone at the Revival spares no expense in making sure they look the part. From the drivers and their mechanics to the staff in the information booths, as you step through the gates at the Revival you take a step back in time, and it’s all thanks to the community spirit that has endured since the first event back in 1998.
The Revival’s Best Dressed Competition is an opportunity to celebrate all of the remarkable vintage outfits we see around the Motor Circuit. Best Selling Sunday Times author Paula Sutton will once again join a panel of expert and celebrity judges who will shortlist and then award the Best Dressed title on each day of the event.
The 2025 Goodwood Revival takes place from 12th-14th September. Tickets for the Goodwood Revival are now available and you can save up to 10% when you buy before 1st May 2025 with early bird pricing.
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