Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!

Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style

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

...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?

Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.

The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour

The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.

Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998

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.

Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech

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.

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".

Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.

Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially opened in September 1948 when Freddie March, the 9th Duke and renowned amateur racer, tore around the track in a Bristol 400

From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the 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.

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

FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb

The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.

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

A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam

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?

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.

One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.

The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.

The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.

...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?

...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.

Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.

...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?

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.

Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.

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 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!

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

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.