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".
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 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
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 Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.
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!
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
Extracts from the 4th & 5th Dukes diaries are on display with red ink used to highlight great things that had happened.
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
Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
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.
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
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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 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 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
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
"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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
As the days grow shorter and the air sharpens with the chill of winter, it’s tempting to resist the season’s quiet pull. But what if, instead of seeing winter as something to endure, we embraced it as an invitation to rest, reflect and reset?
This is the philosophy behind 'wintering'—a conscious approach to making the most of the slower rhythms of the colder months as an opportunity to reconnect to what’s important and find joy rather than letting the winter blues take hold.
In this article, we explore the concept of wintering and how it can be beneficial to health and wellbeing to embrace the seasons and their cycles to work with them.
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The Joy of Wintering
As the days grow shorter and the air sharpens with the chill of winter, it’s tempting to resist the season’s quiet pull. But what if, instead of seeing winter as something to endure, we embraced it as an invitation to rest, reflect and reset?
This is the philosophy behind “wintering”—a conscious approach to making the most of the slower rhythms of the colder months as an opportunity to reconnect to what’s important and find joy rather than letting the winter blues take hold.
In this article, we explore the concept of wintering and how it can be beneficial to health and wellbeing to embrace the seasons and their cycles to work with them.
What is Wintering?
The idea of ‘Wintering’ was coined by author Katherine May in her book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, wintering refers to more than just surviving the season. It’s about leaning into the natural cycles of life, in the same ways that nature has its season and accepting that winter brings gifts in its periods of stillness and introspection and a time for healing and renewal, much like nature rests before bursting into action again come Spring.
The Gifts of Slowing Down
In a world that glorifies busyness and with the overwhelm of the festive season, it’s important to embrace the slowing own throughout December to March where you can. Through the concept of wintering you give yourself permission to pause.
This might encompass taking time to:
Rest and replenish
Embrace the joy of missing out with quiet evenings by the fire, reading a book or giving yourself permission to do hobbies such as crafting. Using this time can be profoundly restorative and important for regulating your central nervous system.
Reflect and reassess
Using the time just after the New Year is a perfect time to check in on what you want your next 12 months, embracing this with a slower pace allows you the chance to reflect on personal goals, values and desires. Journaling, meditation, or simply sitting with your thoughts can spark clarity and creativity and start building the neural pathways to make those goals into action.
Reconnect with simple pleasures
From exploring mindful indulgence by sipping a warm drink to walking in crisp winter air, wintering encourages mindfulness and gratitude for life’s simple joys. It may be cold outside, but getting out in nature, even for a short amount of time can have a powerful impact on your wellbeing.
Read our article on how to make the most of the shorter daylight hours here.
The Health Benefits of Wintering
Beyond the emotional and mental benefits, wintering can also support physical health. Slower living reduces stress, improves sleep and allows the body to recharge. Winter-friendly activities such as Epsom salt baths, hot stone massages, or gentle yoga can enhance circulation and promote relaxation.
At Goodwood, the idea of seasonal wellbeing is deeply embedded in everything we do. Our commitment to regenerative farming, nourishing food and holistic retreats reflects the belief that each season has a purpose—and winter is no exception.
Wintering at Goodwood: Goodwood’s Health Retreats
Goodwood’s Wellness Retreats are perfectly aligned with the concept of wintering. Throughout the early months of the year, we have a number of retreats designed to help you explore resetting your health and creating preventative health habits that you can put into place in the winter months that will see you throughout the whole year.
The Goodwood Gut Health Programme, taking place in January and March in 2025 is an ideal way to give your gut a reset in the months when we tend to eat heavy foods that can make you feel sluggish and low in energy, especially after the indulgence of the festive season.
Our Active Longevity & Wim Hof retreats in February are the perfect antidote to beat the winter blues and embrace rest and renewal in the early part of the new year. Each retreat and experience is an opportunity to immerse in nature, enjoy farm-to-fork meals and engage in mindful practices that honour the body’s need for restoration.
Wintering reminds us that there is power in slowing down, in trusting life’s natural cycles, and in giving ourselves the grace to rest. As the world outside quiets, it’s an opportunity to tune inward, cultivate stillness, and emerge stronger and more vibrant when spring arrives.
So, this winter, resist the urge to rush. Instead, sink into the season’s quiet joys and find comfort in its gifts. In the stillness, you might just discover something extraordinary: a renewed sense of self, health, and purpose.
After all, wintering is not just about getting through—it’s about growing through.
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