Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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 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”.
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 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.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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 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.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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!
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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!
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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 Dukes of Richmond have been brewing beer at Goodwood for centuries, with recipes and tasting notes on record since 1738. Today the Goodwood Brewery combines organic hops with home-grown malted organic barley and a touch of Goodwood magic for authentic beers full of character.
Brewed using home-grown malted barley from Goodwood Home Farm and organic hops, each of our Goodwood beers is authentic and full of character. Available in all our restaurants and bars across the Estate, and now available to order online.
Lager
Bearing a crumpled flying badge inscribed ‘the first thing ever dropped at Goodwood by aeroplane’, a cuddly elephant landed on the estate in 1932, just as the 9th Duke of Richmond’s passion for flying was shaping Goodwood’s place in aviation history. With fruity notes of grapefruit and pear, coupled with a delicate spicy herbal finish, Flying Elephant makes a superb partner to our aged Charlton Cheese. Includes Pilgrim, Saaz and Cascade hops.
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Sporting Hilda Brassey, later Duchess of Richmond, led the White Heather Club, the first ladies’ cricket club, thereby adding her own chapter to Goodwood’s illustrious cricketing heritage. A true all-rounder and unstoppable force both on and off the field, Hilda was awarded the DBE for her extraordinary services to charity. The notes of pine and citrus make this a perfect pairing for our Goodwood Molecomb Blue Cheese. Includes Golding, Centennial and Cascade hops.
APA
Created from the story of the legendary Kansas City racer, Masten Gregory, who, while approaching Woodcote Corner in the 1959 TT, detected a complete absence of the brakes and stood up in the cockpit of his car, jumped and soared through the air before impact. This citrusy and hoppy American Pale Ale is perfectly paired with Goodwood beef. Includes Pilgrim and Cascade hops.
Lager
The tale of St. Simon, a light-footed racehorse so determined, he won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by over 20 lengths. Yet despite his win, he kept on running until he was out of sight, over the top of the Trundle. This light and lively Lager is best paired alongside Goodwood pork. Includes Pilgrim hops.
Pale Ale
The story of Grogger the Boxer dog. When his owner, the Farnham Flyer, would drink a pint to celebrate finishing a race, Grogger would famously steal a sip from his glass. An aromatic and malty Pale Ale, perfectly paired with Goodwood lamb. Includes Pilgrim and Golding hops.
On the back of each bottle there is a question relating directly to the story behind the name. See how many you answered correctly below.
How Many Times In His Career Did Masten Leap?
Answer: Twice - Goodwood and Silverstone
Who Was The Jockey That St Simon Galloped Away From?
Answer: Charles Wood
Which Famous Flying Ace Flew His Last Mission From Goodwood In 1941?
Answer: Wing Commander Douglas Bader
When Was Cricket First Played At Goodwood?#
Answer: 1702
Who Was The Farnham Flyer?
Answer: Mike Hawthorn