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!
Spectate from the chicane at the Revival to see plenty of classic cars going sideways as they exit this infamous point of our Motor Circuit.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
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 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!
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.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
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 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
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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 Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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 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 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 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.
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
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
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 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.
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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).
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).
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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!
Located on the first floor of the Charlton Stand, within the premier Richmond Enclosure and complete with its own balcony, The Long View will give you fantastic head-on views of the racing as well as the opportunity to watch the horses pass by on the horsewalk to and from the track. 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 head towards the Charlton Stand. The Long View is located on the first floor of the Charlton Stand, in the Richmond Enclosure and can be accessed via stairs or lift.