Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
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 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
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).
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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).
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!
Hound lodge is one of our wonderful lcoations designed by Cindy, whose incredible eye for detail can be seen in every inch.
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
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
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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 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
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Estate milk was once transformed into ice-creams, bombes, and syllabubs, and the Georgian ice house still stands in the grounds in front of 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.
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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.
Plan your route to Festival of Speed. Many of our attendees arrive via car, train, bus, air or taxi.
If you’re planning to arrive by train, we recommend using our official rail ticketing partner: Train Hugger. Every time you make a booking, Train Hugger plants a tree here in the UK. They also find you the cheapest fares via split ticketing. Visit the Train Hugger website or download their Android or IOS app today and join the thousands of travellers booking the cheapest, greenest train tickets.
Sit back, relax and enjoy! Travelling by train is one of the easiest ways to get to the Festival of Speed.
Book your ticket on one of the regular services to the well connected Chichester Railway Station, with trains available from major cities, including Brighton and Portsmouth, and easy routes from London. Once arrived, simply hop-on the shuttle bus service running reguarly between the station and the event gate. It's the best way to skip the morning rush hour traffic and catch a ride straight to the event.
When travelling from London, the quickest way to get to Goodwood is from London Waterloo, changing at Havant. The nearest train station to Goodwood is Chichester, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from London. Regular services are also available direct from London Victoria.
The shuttle bus service will run between the event and Chichester Train Station between 0700 - 2000.
Arrival is through a carefully planned road network to keep traffic flowing and direct you to the nearest car park; please do not follow your sat nav. You can download our parking and travel guide below to help plan your journey if you are arriving by car or motorcycle. Please select the colour that matches your parking label (if you have been allocated one) or the public parking icon to see public routes and car parks.
Be in the heart of the event at one of our two Performance Parking spots, especially for selected performance cars. Performance Parking East - located right next to the Startline Performance Parking West - located right next to the Formula 1 paddocks Please check your car qualifies for Performance Parking before purchasing this product. Spaces limited.
If you will be travelling to Festival of Speed via bus, make sure to end your journey at Chichester bus station located next to the train station. A shuttle bus service will run between the event and Chichester Train Station between 0700 - 2000.
Please note there is a cost for bus services.
Choosing a taxi to arrive at Festival of Speed means enjoying a hassle-free journey that lets you focus on the excitement ahead. Relax in comfort as your driver handles the logistics. All taxis should please follow event signage to Car Park D, our designated drop off and pick up area.
We have disabled parking at the front of all our public car parks, please display your Blue Badge and you'll be directed there. If you are worried about accessibility, you can also pre-book our dedicated disabled parking field (Car Park U near the Goodwood Hotel) by contacting the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 who will issue a car label that you will need to gain access.
There are courtesy shuttles in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances; they will drop you at Event Gate 1 or the nearest pedestrian entrance depending on which car park you are in. Shopmobility are located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. Call 0300 500 8085 or visit www.cfirst.org.uk for details.
For full details, please visit our Accessibility page.
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Guests are reminded that the Festival of Speed is on a grassy terrain.
Track Crossing
A track crossing is provided before the Startline, allowing those with accessibility needs to cross the track at almost all times, as opposed to having to wait for track crossings to open between car batches. This will be highlighted on the Goodwood Motorsport App and visitor guide map. Should you require additional assistance, please contact a member of staff.
Toilets
Disabled toilets are available and will be highlighted on the Goodwood Motorsport App and visitor guide map.
A Mobiloo will be on site - a mobile toilet with hoist and changing table. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use the hoist. The Mobiloo unit is located at the toilet block near Gate 1. More information can be found at www.mobiloo.org.uk.
On Site Transport
There is a courtesy shuttle service in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances; they will drop you at Event Gate 1 or the closest event pedestrian gate, depending on which car park you are in. Please wait by the Disabled Courtesy Shuttle signs (located within each car park) for assistance or flag down a vehicle as they pass.
A shuttle service using buggies is available within the main event site to help those with accessibility needs get around the different locations and attractions. Please speak to a member of staff who will be able to arrange a shuttle for you.
Shopmobility
Shopmobility are located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. It is essential to pre-book with Shopmobility on 0300 500 8085 or by visiting www.cfirst.org.uk.
If you require a courtesy shuttle direct to Shopmobility, we suggest you access the site from the A27 direction (into Car Park A), which is where the quickest courtesy shuttle to Shopmobility will operate from. This service operates in the reverse for departure.
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Car parks
Parking at the Festival is free and car parks open from 06:30hrs each day. All car parking is on grassland and overnight parking/camping is not permitted in any car park.
Performance Car Park
Reserved parking can be booked for the Performance Car Park, which is especially for selected performance cars. Check your car is eligible and reserve a car parking space just above the Formula 1 paddock or by the Startline. Please check this list to see if you qualify for Performance Car Parking, then visit here to book.
Motorcycle parking
Motorcyle parking and helmet storage is available inside Car Park A and will be sign posted. Parking on approach roads is not permitted at any time.
Disabled parking
We have disabled parking at the front of all our public car parks, please display your Blue Badge and you'll be directed there. If you are worried about accessibility, you can also pre-book our dedicated disabled parking field (Car Park U near the Goodwood Hotel) by contacting the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 who will issue a car label that you will need to gain access.
There are courtesy shuttles in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances; they will drop you at Event Gate 1 or the nearest pedestrian entrance depending on which car park you are in. Shopmobility are located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. Call 0300 500 8085 or visit www.cfirst.org.uk for details.
For more information, please visit our 'Travel & Parking' page.
The AA will be on hand in all of the car parks to assist with any vehicle issues you may have, including flat batteries, flat tyres and locked keys in car. Please speak to a marshall on the day.
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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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The Campsite Office, located near the main entrance to your campsite, is open from Wednesday to Monday (24 hours a day on Thursday and Friday). Check-in is between 0700hrs and 2200hrs (1200hrs and 2200hrs on Wednesday), otherwise we will not be able to put you in a pitch until the next day. Should you have any concerns, please see the Campsite Manager. Alternatively, please call the Ticket Office (open during the event between 0700hrs and 1800hrs) on 01243 755055.
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