Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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".
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
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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!
Mattresses and eiderdowns are stuffed with wool from the Goodwood Estate.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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 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.
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.
After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.
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 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 of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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.
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
Darcey and Ryan chose Goodwood House as their wedding reception venue this summer and it was a simply stunning day. Let’s take a glimpse at the happy couple celebrating in style at Goodwood.
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Ever since I was a child, I have visited The Goodwood Estate and would always look at the House in awe, imagining what it would be like to get married there.
Darcey
A childhood dream came true for bride Darcey, who always envisioned getting married at Goodwood House. Rewinding back to when the wedding venue search began for the pair, the House immediately made its way to the top of the shortlist.
“After our engagement, Ryan and I arranged to see a few venues but nothing compared to Goodwood House. Its character and history combined with its magnificent grandeur made it stand out like no other. The first time we visited the House we were welcomed so warmly, and we were both blown away by the magnitude of its beauty. We knew straight away that we couldn’t ask for a more perfect venue.”
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Picturing their big day, plans started to come together from the food to the flower arrangements. Feeling that the House spoke for itself, the couple sought advice from a brilliant florist who shaped beautiful, tall candelabra centrepieces, combined with lower arrangements, to really complement the rooms.
“The thought of planning a wedding was quite daunting, but having our wedding planner, Rhiannon, at the end of the phone made it so easy and our regular meetings helped reassure us that everything was under control.
We had a wonderful afternoon with Rhiannon, trying different food options, all of which exceeded our expectations. Mike, the Head Chef at Goodwood House, was so accommodating and our canapés, wedding breakfast and evening food were all delicious. Choosing our menu for the day couldn’t have been easier.”
We had our reception in the Ballroom which is breath-taking. We had 100 guests during the day, and although the room is so opulent and grand, the atmosphere still felt incredibly intimate.
Darcey
Throughout the State Apartments, Ryan and Darcey were able to put their own stamp on their special day. The Supper Room was transformed with a star cloth to create the perfect atmosphere for their evening celebrations, whilst casino tables were set up to entertain guests in the Red Hall too.
Having Head Butler, David, and his exceptional team to hand was a big highlight for the couple.
“On the day of the wedding David and his team were exceptional and an absolute pleasure to be around. All of our guests commented on how wonderful the service was, and the team went out of their way to make everyone feel so special.”
I really don’t feel any words can do Goodwood House justice. The entire Goodwood Estate is remarkable, and to have all of our friends and family treated like Royalty for the day surrounded by such wonderful staff who are clearly so passionate about what they do made for an unforgettable wedding with memories that we will cherish forever.
Darcey
Bride Hair & Make Up: Botias tailored Hair & Make up services
Bridesmaids Hair & Make Up: ID Hair & Make up
Groomsmen Styling: Dapper Style Crew
Dress: Pronovias
Suit: Hugo Morris
Flowers: Spriggs
Photographer: Motiejus Wedding Photography
Videographer: Ground Films
Cake: The Beachside Bakery
Magician: French Magician
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