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!
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.
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
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 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!
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Revel in the history of our hounds with their family trees dating back to some of our earliest documents at Goodwood.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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
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
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
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.
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.
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!
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”.
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.
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!
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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
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.
Quick Links
An iconic Festival of Speed feature, the hillclimb sees road and race cars and bikes, old and new, racing up the hill. In 2022, the McMurtry Spéirling set an impressive record pace in Shootout Sunday. Will the record be broken the next time cars take to the hill?
GET UP CLOSE TO
It’s near impossible to get close to a modern F1 car at a race weekend but at Festival of Speed you’ll be tripping over these incredible Grand Prix machines, with cars from the likes of Mercedes, Ferrari, Williams and McLaren.
Meet the
From young guns to motorsport legends, the biggest names in Formula 1, endurance racing, MotoGP and many more line up to make their mark on the hillclimb and celebrate their favourite sport alongside their biggest fans.
EDGE-of-your seat
See current rally drivers in their modern WRC machines speeding through the technical woodland course alongside rally legends piloting true rally icons - cars like the Lancia Delta Integrale and Audi Quattro.
Discover
Find unrivalled access to race-winning cars and bikes in each of the event’s machine-packed paddocks. Explore the live paddocks and quiz the team members and mechanics to get a special insight in to the world of motorsport.
Learn more about
Witness striking road and racing machines showcasing the genesis of future powertrain technologies. Discover the future of synthetics, hydrogen, electric and so much more.
FOS TECH
The FOS Tech STEM Programme is a fantastic opportunity for future engineers, scientists and innovators to explore exciting and engaging new technology.
Presented by Randox
Exploring ‘technology for a better world’, Future Lab is the hub of things to come. From robots and flying cars to AI and space travel, this is your glance into the future of tech.
Discover
Making electric mobility accessible to everyone, visitors can explore and compare different makes and models and learn more about the benefits of switching to alternative fuels.
MG presents
Sitting at the heart of the event, the Central Feature has developed into one of the most eye-catching and iconic aspects of Festival of Speed.
Discover
The fastest, most technically advanced and most beautiful supercars gather for your viewing pleasure. With debuts from Mercedes, Ferrari, Lamborghini and more in previous years, the Supercar Paddock is a spotter’s must see.
Experience
Visit the paddocks and stands across the event and get thinking about your dream car of tomorrow. The First Glance Paddock presented by heycar is a great place to see the latest models side-by-side.
Cartier
The Cartier Style et Luxe Lawn is one of the finest concours d’elegance in the world, where some of the rarest, most beautiful and best kept cars can be seen in the metal.
Discover
The sublime world of the hypercar, with the most striking designs, loudest engines and boldest personalities can be found at the festival.
explore
The Family Area is the perfect hub and rest stop for families at Festival of Speed.
Adrenaline-packed
The adrenaline-fuelled GAS arena is the home of all things extreme sports, with motocross jumps, BMX stunts, and the chance to get hands-on.
World-class
It wouldn’t be Goodwood without a celebration of aviation, past and present. Our air displays are world class, with the Red Arrows regularly making an appearance.
Delicious
Refuel with mouth-watering world street-food, delicious seated meals and many more options. There’s something for everyone at Festival of Speed.
Explore
Stroll through the hundreds of stands and exhibits to find that perfect piece of memorabilia. Clothing, models, posters, and so much more - what will you find?
Explore
Explore the grounds in front of Goodwood House, packed with headline event attractions and the latest from automotive manufacturers, it’s a must see.
Explore
A veritable who’s-who of celebrities from the motorsport world and beyond. Keep your eyes peeled for this year’s superstars. Nothing quite compares to the thrill of meeting your hero.
Find your way around Festival of Speed with ease with our interactive 3D map. Download the Goodwood Motorsport App to access the map on the go.
It's the most special weekend for motorsport ever. Grands Prix are spectacular, but this is just a stand out event.
Jenson Button
2009 Formula 1 World Champion