Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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.
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!
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
Revel in the history of our hounds with their family trees dating back to some of our earliest documents at Goodwood.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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 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!
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!
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
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
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 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
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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.
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.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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 replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Ralph Beckett's Kinross is hoping to have a record win at Qatar Goodwood Festival
Ralph Beckett was leading trainer at the 2023 Qatar Goodwood Festival and is set to send a strong team to Sussex once again next week as he bids to retain that title, with the ace in his pack the 7-year-old veteran Kinross who will look to win a third renewal of the World Pool Lennox Stakes.
Beckett said: “For years I had no luck at Goodwood! We could never get it right. The last couple of years, it's gone well. But these things are cyclical. You've got to keep doing it, haven't you? We had a good Royal Ascot and hopefully we’ll enjoy a good Goodwood.”
The master of Kimpton Down admits Kinross holds a special place in his heart. The 7-year-old has earned almost £2m in prize-money and won eight group contests throughout a remarkable career, including a win in both the Qatar Prix de la Foret (G1) and the QIPCO British Champions Sprint (G1).
Beckett said: “I think we’re all very aware that we’re unlikely to ever have another like him and every day is a joy. You know, because of how long he’s been here and the fact I trained most of his family as well and for him to end up as he has, I don’t think any of us expected that. He’s been an easy horse to train, but he loves his work, just loves his work. And that’s made our lives very easy.”
Beckett added: “He’s been pretty unlucky not to win three Lennox Stakes, but he loves it there, he really does. He’s come out of the July Cup in good form, so we’re looking forward to it.”
After a below-par run in the Summer Mile last time, Sonny Liston will head to the Qatar Sussex Stakes with a greater pace likely to suit him better: “He likes Goodwood. He's ran well twice there from his only two starts, and so he could well run in the Qatar Sussex Stakes. We might re-employ headgear as well.”
Beckett won the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes back in 2015 with subsequent St Leger winner Simple Verse and could be doubly represented this year. He said: “River Of Stars could go back and be joined by Oxford Comma whose won her only two starts this year. They could both show up there, depending on ground. That looks like an obvious target for both.”
Another race Beckett will have a strong hand in is the Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes, with both Task Force and King’s Gamble will run in. Beckett commented: “King's Gamble ran very well in the Britannia and Task Force is sort of on the comeback trail. He ran quite well in the Jersey Stakes. We think he's better than that. I think Goodwood will suit him very well.”
The success of Wathnan Racing has been one of the stories of the season so far, and they will be well placed to enjoy more winners on the biggest stage at the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Consolidation was runner-up beyond a potentially above-average sort on debut and will look to go one better this time. Beckett said: “His debut form is strong. He looks like a nice horse. And we should go there with every chance.”
3-year-old filly Noel Fox is two from four, and will run in a 6f fillies’ handicap. The Jim and Fitri Hay-owned Starlust is unbeaten in two starts over 5f this year and is likely to head to the Qatar King George Stakes.
Beckett commented: “Starlust has defied every expectation, we never saw him coming really. I never thought of him as a 5-furlong horse but he saves his best for the racecourse and that's why he keeps rolling.”
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