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".
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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 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 temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
The stunning fish which adorn the walls of the main corridor are hand crafted and represent the fishing documents from Gordon Castle of 1864-1898.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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".
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially opened in September 1948 when Freddie March, the 9th Duke and renowned amateur racer, tore around the track in a Bristol 400
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.
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 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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
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.
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is motorsport's ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamorous sport.
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The world’s greatest drivers, teams and cars descend on the West Sussex countryside to put on the greatest show in the motorsport calendar. Immerse yourself in the full-throttle action and get up close to legendary racing heroes and machines.
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Far more than just the iconic hillclimb, Festival of Speed is the place where families can forge memories that will last a lifetime, exploring hands-on exhibits, food and drink and so much more. Plus, kids go free.
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Join us on a bold and exciting journey in to the future designed to inspire curiosity as you delve in to epic and immersive demonstrations of tomorrow’s technology from the automotive world and far beyond.
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Get closer to the action and attend Festival of Speed as part of the Goodwood Road Racing Club. Join the community to access pit-stop enclosures and ticket discounts.
The 2025 Festival of Speed will present its most spectacular celebration yet, marking the 75th anniversary of the Formula 1 World Championship. Legendary drivers, iconic cars, and prestigious teams will take to the hillclimb in a show-stopping tribute to the sport.
We've got kids, we've got granddad here, mum and dad... It's the best event in the world and I don't know who's second, but it's a long, long way behind.
Mark Webber
Former F1 Driver & 2015 WEC Champion
The world's of Formula 1, endurance racing, WRC, MotoGP and many other disiplines come together like nowhere else. Iconic machines from across the motor racing spectrum fill the paddocks, launch themselves up the hillclimb, blast round the Forest Rally Stage and tackle the Off-Road Arena in every year's greatest celebration of motorsport. Prepare for a timetable packed with unqiue motorsport celebrations and gear up for non-stop action as the anticipation builds for the always dramatic Shootout.
Nowhere else offers this much access to the world’s most exclusive sport and incredible road vehicles. Inspect every detail, view every angle and get closer than you ever have before to championship-winning race cars and the drivers who piloted them to glory. Don’t miss your chance to see some of the world’s newest and most unique road cars side-by-side and like never before, with opportunities to get hands-on with many machines on their stands throughout the four days.
Experience Formula 1 like never before at the Festival of Speed, where the world’s most exhilarating motorsport comes to life. Get up close to legendary championship-winning cars and immerse yourself in their groundbreaking design and engineering. Meet the iconic drivers who made history behind the wheel and feel the excitement of F1’s past and present. From historic classics to the latest innovations, this is your chance to see the evolution of Formula 1 up close, with unparalleled access across all four days of the event.
The greatest motor show on earth, Festival of Speed has established itself as the best place for big automotive launches in the UK with a packed schedule of reveals, moments and debuts. Be amongst the first to the see the latest cars from world-famous brands blast up the hillclimb and then spend your day witnessing them up close and in-person on their stand throughout the four days. For any automotive enthusiast, there’s no greater place to be to witness the boldest in automotive engineering.
Nothing compares to the thrill of meeting your motor racing heroes. Daring drivers and riders from every discipline and era make an appearance to tackle the hillclimb, take part in celebrations and meet their biggest fans. It’s these mega stars, including the likes of contemporary Formula 1 drivers, that help make Festival of Speed so special. Keep your eyes peeled for celebrities from other walks of life too, with many recognisable faces also making their way to Goodwood to enjoy the action.
Create memories that will last a lifetime. Beyond the exhilarating motorsport action, there’s plenty more to explore at Festival of Speed. Get hands-on with world class exhibits, tuck into delicious global cuisines, indulge in a little retail therapy and see things you’ve never seen before. Come together as a family, bring your friends or mingle with other car enthusiasts and lose yourself in the highlight of the summer festival season.
A unique place to inspire and explore - directed by our FOS TECH ethos, Festival of Speed showcases world-changing technology through immersive exhibits that light a lifelong interest in science and engineering. Get stuck in to tomorrow’s technology in Future Lab presented by Randox and let your imagination run wild as you get a taste of the bold new innovations that will define the automotive world and beyond.
To help us maintain our safeguarding of children on event, children under the age of 12 are required to wear a wristband at all Goodwood Motorsport events. Children aged 12 and under do not require an admission ticket but must be accompanied by an adult and are required to wear a wristband, on which you can write your phone number. We recommend ordering these wristbands in advance online. Alternatively, they will be handed out on the gate as you walk in to the event.
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If you have requested for your tickets to be sent in the post, please note that tickets can arrive up to five days before the event with our postal services. If your tickets do not arrive five days before the event, please contact our Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055, with your order number, which can be found on your email confirmation.
If you have selected to collect your tickets, you may collect your tickets on the day of the event, from the gates located at the entry points on the site. Please bring your payment reference number, which can be found on your ticket confirmation email. Please contact the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 if you have any questions about this option.
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0630hrs: car parks open (free of charge)
0700hrs: gates open, providing a great opportunity to look around the paddocks before the action begins
0830hrs: the action on the hillclimb commences (each day of the event)
1830hrs: bars close
1900hrs: event ends
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You can join the Goodwood Road Racing Club community by becoming part of the GRRC Fellowship. Enjoy year-round benefits, including early access to Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival tickets, exclusive live streams and ability to book for the GRRC-only Members' Meeting.
To join the Goodwood Road Racing Club membership, you now have to sign up to the GRRC Fellowship and join the waiting list. We will then be in touch with you once a space in the Club has become available.
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