Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.

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

King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.

"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto

Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.

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.

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).

Every single item from plates to pictures has its own home within the Lodge, with our butler (James) has his own "bible" to reference exactly what is out of place.

Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.

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!

Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style

Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style

Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style

Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style

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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection

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.

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

The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection

King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.

The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS

The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.

Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.

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 training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.

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.

The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.

Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!

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.

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.

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 of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.

Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.

Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.

A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam

A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam

The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour

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

The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.