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!
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.
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
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.
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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 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
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.
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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.
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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”.
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.
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!
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.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
You have chosen the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or entertain clients, with fabulous dining and unbeatable views. You will enjoy exploring the prestigious Richmond Enclosure and all the delights of a raceday at the world’s most beautiful Racecourse. Select your day below.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please do let us know as soon as possible by emailing hospitalityoperations@goodwood.com
As King Edward VII famously declared, the Qatar Goodwood Festival is a 'garden party with racing tacked on.' This unique, quintessentially English 'Goodwood' style is channelled by guests through their fashion choices and as a result the feel of the event is smart, but never stuffy. Guests in our private boxes & hospitality venues are required to dress smartly and encouraged to dress fabulously. Men must wear a jacket and tie, while ladies can wear a floaty or floral dress, an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination that is suitable for England in summer.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please do let us know as soon as possible by emailing hospitalityoperations@goodwood.com
As King Edward VII famously declared, the Qatar Goodwood Festival is a 'garden party with racing tacked on.' This unique, quintessentially English 'Goodwood' style is channelled by guests through their fashion choices and as a result the feel of the event is smart, but never stuffy. Guests in our private boxes & hospitality venues are required to dress smartly and encouraged to dress fabulously. Men must wear a jacket and tie, while ladies can wear a floaty or floral dress, an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination that is suitable for England in summer.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please do let us know as soon as possible by emailing hospitalityoperations@goodwood.com
As King Edward VII famously declared, the Qatar Goodwood Festival is a 'garden party with racing tacked on.' This unique, quintessentially English 'Goodwood' style is channelled by guests through their fashion choices and as a result the feel of the event is smart, but never stuffy. Guests in our private boxes & hospitality venues are required to dress smartly and encouraged to dress fabulously. Men must wear a jacket and tie, while ladies can wear a floaty or floral dress, an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination that is suitable for England in summer.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please do let us know as soon as possible by emailing hospitalityoperations@goodwood.com
As King Edward VII famously declared, the Qatar Goodwood Festival is a 'garden party with racing tacked on.' This unique, quintessentially English 'Goodwood' style is channelled by guests through their fashion choices and as a result the feel of the event is smart, but never stuffy. Guests in our private boxes & hospitality venues are required to dress smartly and encouraged to dress fabulously. Men must wear a jacket and tie, while ladies can wear a floaty or floral dress, an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination that is suitable for England in summer.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please do let us know as soon as possible by emailing hospitalityoperations@goodwood.com
As King Edward VII famously declared, the Qatar Goodwood Festival is a 'garden party with racing tacked on.' This unique, quintessentially English 'Goodwood' style is channelled by guests through their fashion choices and as a result the feel of the event is smart, but never stuffy. Guests in our private boxes & hospitality venues are required to dress smartly and encouraged to dress fabulously. Men must wear a jacket and tie, while ladies can wear a floaty or floral dress, an elegant top and trouser/skirt combination that is suitable for England in summer.
Please take a look at our getting here page and then follow the instructions below, once inside the racecourse. Enter the racecourse through the East Entrance and make your way to the second floor of the March Stand in the Richmond Enclosure where a host will be able to guide you to your private box.