Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The origins of the collection lay in the possessions of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, and Duchess of Aubigny in France, to whom some of the paintings originally belonged.
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).
Revel in the history of our hounds with their family trees dating back to some of our earliest documents at Goodwood.
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
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
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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 ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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 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 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.
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!
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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!
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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.
Goodwood Health & Wellbeing is delighted to introduce a brand-new series of around-the-year Wellness Stays. These one-night mini retreats are designed to give you a little reset in a supportive, cossetting environment especially targeting specific issues you may want to address.
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Just by stepping out of your usual day-to-day life, spending quality time on you, paying attention to your physical and mental health for a blissful 24 hours indulging in specially-curated treatments, eating delicious, nourishing food from our very own organic Home Farm, and getting a deep and blissful night’s sleep, you can really start to see the difference in your mood, confidence and resilience; you could say, almost overnight.
The Wellness Stays take place at The Goodwood Hotel, at the heart of our 11,000-acre Sussex estate. There will be plenty of time to explore the many secluded woodland walks around the estate while you’re with us. You can even bring your four-legged friend along as Goodwood is more than a little bit dog-friendly.
So, what’s on offer?
Gut Health Reset
We firmly believe that at the heart of all good health is a great gut microbiome. And it’s never too late to get yours into shape. Join us for the day and indulge your gut with the sort of delicious, easy-to-replicate at-home, nourishing food designed to promote digestive harmony. Immerse yourself in our super-soothing, balancing treatments to enhance your overall wellness and quiet your gut.
Included in the Gut Health Reset:
From £415 per stay.
Find out more about the Gut Health Reset Wellness Stay.
Menopause Moments of Calm
Menopause is a time when a little bit of extra support can be just the thing to get on top of symptoms which can occur during this time of transition. Our Wellness Stay is the perfect pit-stop to help support your hormone balance through collagen-rich nutritional dishes, calming treatments, and the chance to unwind in the glorious Sussex countryside totally.
What’s included:
From £310 per stay.
Find out more about the Menopause Moments of Calm Wellness Stay.
Rest & Recover
Everyone reacts differently to stress. Some have difficulty sleeping, others under or overeat, retreat from their social life, or simply stop enjoying the things that they used to love doing. Juggling responsibilities of family, career and money can make you feel as if you want to stop the world for a day and get your life back on track.
We can’t promise to stop the world spinning on our Rest & Recover Wellness Stay, but we can help you to manage cortisol levels, calm you with a range of personalised therapies, feed you satisfying, good-for-you plates of deliciousness and give you the run of Goodwood’s great outdoors so that you can take a breath.
What’s included:
From £280 per stay.
Find out more about the Rest & Recover Wellness Stay.
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