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!
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.
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
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 stunning fish which adorn the walls of the main corridor are hand crafted and represent the fishing documents from Gordon Castle of 1864-1898.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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
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.
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
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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 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 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 replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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 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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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.
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 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.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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).
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.
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
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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 hillclimb is the centrepiece of Festival of Speed, where vehicles from the past, present and future of motorsport, plus the latest road cars, come together in a truly unique way. With myriad vantage points to choose from, there are plenty of places to watch some of the greatest cars and drivers in action.
Located in front of Goodwood House, the Central Feature has become the defining feature of each year’s Festival of Speed. Designed by world renowned atist Gerry Judah whose range gives the Central Feature a renewed energy each year, as car manufacturers take turns to partner with him and create a truly memorable sculpture. This year's Central Feature will celebrate 60 years of the brilliant British designer Gordon Murray.
The Ballroom Paddock, including the Formula 1 Pit Lane, is the best place to get up close to current teams and drivers/riders from a variety of championships. You’ll also be in arm’s reach of the Drivers’ Club too – the prime spot to grab an autograph, or pose for a selfie, with the stars and heroes of motorsport. In 2025 the F1 paddocks will be expanded and transformed to accomodate the F1 takeover in celebration of 75 years of the Formula One Constructors Championship.
Each year the most celebrated names in history assemble at Festival of Speed for the ultimate celebration of motorsport and car culture. Quite simply, more famous drivers and riders, from a broader range of disciplines, have been to Goodwood than any other motorsport venue on Earth. Who can you spot among the crowds?
Incredible machines, one of a kind talents and stunning displays are not just restricted to the ground at Goodwood! Festival of Speed attracts some of the world's greatest, bravest and most skilful air display teams, who put on a show each year to help create some of the event's most memorable moments. Previous events have hosted demonstrations from the iconic Red Arrows and The Blades.
The Supercar Paddock is one of the absolute must-see attractions of Festival of Speed. Nowhere else in the world can you see so many of the world’s most desirable high performance cars, on display in the paddock and in action on The hillclimb in the Supercar Run. From mainstream manufacturers to creators of bespoke hypercars, all the major makes and models are represented, in a truly astonishing display of speed and style.
First Glance is where the world’s leading car manufacturers show off their latest products, often using the Festival as the platform to launch them to the world for the very first time. With many cars kept under tight wraps ahead of the event, visiting the First Glance Paddock is essential to see what the future of the motor industry has in store.
The Cartier Style et Luxe is one of the world’s leading concours d'elegance – a celebration of the imaginative and the innovative in automotive design. As well as the jaw-dropping cars on show, the setting, on the private lawns of Goodwood House, sheltered from the cacophony of racing engines, provides a rare oasis of calm, away from the high-octane action of the rest of the Festival.
Nestled in idyllic woodland at the top of The hillclimb is the Forest Rally Stage. Cutting a path through the trees, on a challenging chalk surface, it is the perfect place to see everything from the birth of stage rallying to the very latest World Rally Championship cars and drivers, all in their natural habitat.
Immerse yourself in revolutionary new ideas, innovations and concepts, all aligning to the overall theme of “Technology For A Better World”. Future Lab is Festival of Speed’s hub of pioneering achievement, providing an immersive technology experience, with dynamic, interactive activities that will inspire visitors of all ages.