FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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 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 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.
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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".
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
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!
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
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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 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
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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.
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
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 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.
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.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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!
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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).
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.
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 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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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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