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".
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
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!
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
Within the boot room are hooks for 20 people, enough for all of the Lodges 10 bedrooms.
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".
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
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 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
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”.
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
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our 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.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Inspired pop ups featuring fantastic local food and drink make for a glorious season ahead at Goodwood Racecourse.
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Goodwood gallops into a new summer season with an exceptionally exciting array of delicious dishes, vibrant pop-ups, and brilliant beverages, all championing fantastic local businesses.
Central to the shift at Goodwood Racecourse is the iconic Double Trigger Restaurant, which this season will headline a plethora of pop-ups, featuring nationally acclaimed and award -winning local restaurants.
First-up, The Briny, which will open during Season Opener and on 3 September for Midweek Racing. Heralding from The Coastal Kitchen dynasty, The Briny specialise in fresh seafood, with the menu set to feature the likes of Chalk Stream Gravlax and Sea Kelp Gnocchi, while their sister company, The Canteen, will be showcasing a superb grab and go element on Family Race Day with their delicious take on family picnic favourites.
The popular Crabshack based in Worthing adds further to savour for the season this time at May Festival and on 25 September. Inspired fish stews alongside, a delicate crab arancini, and handmade crab cakes, bring sheer quality, while sustainable fishing is centre and focus of their exceptional ethos.
Adding a hint of Mexican spice to a trio of fantastic food options in the Double Trigger is Crudo, available for the Three Friday Nights fixtures in June. Tip-top Tacos, heaped Totopos and a selection of salsas are at the heart of their street style servings.
Across the season, Goodwood is the home of the perfect pour, feel immersed in your own world sipping Veuve Clicquot at the Champagne Bar. For lovers of the coffee culture, aromatic aromas of Cast Iron’s roastery will brew up a treat for racegoers across every fixture, they will introduce the exclusive Goodwood blend which will be served in the Richmond and Gordon Enclosure cafe.
Guy Spurr, Head Roaster at Cast Iron commented; "At Cast Iron Coffee Roasters we are incredibly excited to be invited to collaborate with Goodwood Racecourse to supply a bespoke Goodwood Coffee Blend for the March Stand this season. One of the coffee blends components is our new direct trade Colombian coffee and to have seen this coffee on the trees in Cuidad Bolívar in October to be now roasting and serving it is hugely rewarding”.
The flagship Qatar Goodwood Festival, will see the return of the easy-eating, great value, curated street food collection presented by KERB on the Earl’s Lawn, while the iconic Goodwood delicacy of complimentary Strawberries and Cream will top the tastes on offer.
Fresh local ingredients and seasonal produce have formed the ethos of everything offered on the picturesque South Downs Racecourse. Celebrity chef, Tony Tobin made famous as a regular on BBC food series Ready, Steady, Cook joins the team as Head Chef. A breadth of skills and a passion for delivering fantastic food mean Goodwood's culinary offering will be the most exceptional yet.
James Crespi, Racecourse Director commented; “We’re thrilled to announce an array of collaborations with local businesses via pop ups both in the Double Trigger and across all enclosures.
“It’s brilliant for Goodwood Racecourse to showcase a broad variety of flavours from Sussex’s best food and drink outlets, we have something for everyone on offer. Our premium hospitality packages and restaurants continue to showcase a wonderful fine dining experience for racegoers, however, we have felt that it is important to build on accessible food and drink.
“In addition, we have created a new Sussex Party Package. Sussex boxes will be transformed into a casual offering with sharing plates, providing the racegoer with a taste of hospitality at a fraction of the price.”
Admission and packages across 19 fixtures of the most anticipated summer season to date at Goodwood Racecourse are on sale, with best-priced tickets for the Qatar Goodwood Festival available at 15% off before 31 May. Visit Goodwood.com or call 01243 755055 to find out more.
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