From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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.
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.
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 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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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 bell under each place at the table to signal if butlers can come back in to the dining room, a guests privacy is always paramount.
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.
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".
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".
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".
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
The recently purchased, Goodwood Mogul, is a bay colt by Mohaather out of Garabelle. He was purchased for 42,000 Guineas at the Tattersalls November Yearling Sales in 2023. He’s powerful and athletic, and has gone into training with Marcus Tregoning at his picturesque Whitsbury Manor Stables. We’re excited to see what the future holds for him this summer.
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Goodwood Odyssey is owned by 125 members of our 29th Scheme. He is the winner of the Byerley Stud British EBF Novice Stakes and the Norduff Robbins Judy Martin Memorial Handicap. He is currently BHA rated 90 and will be aimed at the Qatar Goodwood Festival in July.
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We established the Goodwood Racehorse Owners’ Group in 1994 and, as a joint owner of each of the Goodwood racehorses since then, I can say that we have had many exciting times over those years.
Charles Gordon-Lennox
10th Duke of Richmond and Gordon
Purchase Price: 15,000 Guineas
Performance: WON twice
ROI: Won £4,865 and sold for 13,500 Guineas
Cost: 12,000 Guineas
Performance: WON twice and placed four times
ROI: Won £27,253 and sold for 58,000 Guineas
Cost: 13,000 Guineas
Performance: WON and placed three times
ROI: Won £10,509 and sold for 18,000 Guineas
Cost: 28,000 Guineas
Performance: WON twice and placed nine times
ROI: Won £20,182 and sold for 23,000 Guineas
Cost: 32,000 Guineas
Performance: WON four races and placed twice
ROI: Won £18,121 and sold for 33,000 Guineas
Cost: 10,000 Guineas
Performance: WON two races and placed three times
ROI: Won £6,496 in prize money and sold for 16,000 Guineas
Cost: 32,000 Guineas
Performance: WON and placed three times
ROI: Won £13,663 in prize money and sold for 30,000 Guineas
Cost: 27,000 Guineas
Performance: WON twice and placed five times
ROI: WON £29,153 in prize money and sold for 380,000 Guineas
Cost: 28,000 Guineas
Performance: Won & Placed 5 times
ROI: WON £4,504 in prize money and sold for 24,000 Guineas
Cost: 42,000 Guineas
Performance: Won and placed six times
ROI: WON £31,024 in prize money and sold for 70,000 Guineas
Cost: 44,000 Guineas
Performance: Won and placed eight times
ROI: WON £20,954 in prize money and sold for 30,000 Guineas
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.