FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
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.
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Many items came from Gordon castle in Scotland when it left family ownership, coming out from storage exclusively for Hound Lodge.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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 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 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
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 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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.
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.
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 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.
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!
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
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.
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
4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.
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.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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.
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From spectacular spitfires to rare machines like the Spartan Executive, The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation celebrates historic aircraft and is regularly cited as a highlight for Revival visitors. You don’t want to miss it...
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Experiential moments at the Goodwood Revival are out of this world. In 2023, we saw a time-travelling 1950s circus as we celebrated The Greatest Show on Earth. From flash mobs and dances to retro live music, there’s a surprise around each corner.
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With an incredible line-up of DJs and live music across the event, there are countless places to cut a rug at Goodwood Revival. Whether you’re jiving at Gasoline Alley next to Gate 2, bopping Over the Road or getting down at Revive & Thrive, your feet won’t stay still for long...
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Goodwood Revival is the perfect place to source incredible vintage and second-hand fashion. From true vintage pieces in the Arcade d’Aubigny and pre-owned luxury looks in Revive & Thrive, to the various pop-up boutiques across the event, it’s a totally unique shopping experience.
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Goodwood Revival revisits the halcyon days of the Motor Circuit - 1948-1966 - an era of constant innovation in fashion design. Embrace the glamorous aesthetic with your own sartorial statements and become part of the Revival mies en scène. Need a little guidance? Enjoy the Revival Style Guide.
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What better way to perfect your Revival look than with a retro hairstyle? The expert team at Betty’s Salons will create a ‘do to compliment your outfit – a 1940s Victory Roll, perhaps, or the classic 1960s beehive – at these highly photogenic period salons.
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Only at Goodwood can you get this close to such significant classic cars doing what they do what they were built to do: race. The stakes are unfathomably high as these priceless vehicles hurtle around the historic circuit.
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Famous drivers from across the motorsport disciplines – including F1, Indy, Le Mans and NASCAR – come to compete, breathing new life into the history of racing.
“I love this more than Christmas. I’m looking forward to every single race, every single nut, every single bolt, every single tire, every single steering wheel. Best thing ever! I love it here!”
Chris Evans
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