Nick Heidfelds 1999 (41.6s) hillclimb record was beaten after Max Chilton in his McMurtry Spéirling fan car tore it to shreds at 39.08s in 2022!
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".
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 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.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
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).
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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.
Hound lodge is one of our wonderful lcoations designed by Cindy, whose incredible eye for detail can be seen in every inch.
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.
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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!
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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".
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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
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.
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
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.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
...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.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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?
...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?
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
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.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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.
Tucked at the edge of the South Downs, just outside Chichester, lies a corner of West Sussex where the pace of life can shift as quickly, or as slowly, as you choose.
Goodwood is best known for its world-famous events: the roar of engines at the Festival of Speed, the elegance of Qatar Goodwood Festival, affectionately known as Glorious Goodwood, the classic glamour of the Revival. But ask those who’ve stayed a little longer, and they’ll tell you something else. Beyond the flags and fanfare, there’s a quieter, richer story to this 11,000-acre estate, one of heritage, freedom and discovery.
This summer, that story takes a new shape.
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Sporting Spirit, Everyday Adventure
For over three centuries, The Goodwood Estate has been a playground for sport and innovation. It still is, but now that spirit has been reimagined for everyday guests staying at Goodwood’s on-site hotel, not just competitors or spectators.
With The Goodwood Hotel as a jumping off point, you can drive the historic Motor Circuit where champions once raced. You can fly in formation over the Sussex countryside, just as WW2 pilots did from the same airfield. You can tee off on two championship golf courses, climb trees in ancient woodland, or test your aim on the clay shooting range, all before lunch.
But the brilliance of Goodwood is that it never insists on speed. If a slower rhythm is what you’re after from a holiday, you’ll find that too: forest bathing in the dappled light, stunning walks throughout the Estate, a long courtyard or terrace lunch made with produce from the Estate’s own organic Home Farm.
Goodwood’s new Leisure Stays have been carefully designed around this very idea: that no two holidays, or holidaymakers, are the same.
Inspired Stays For Everyone
Some guests arrive chasing adrenaline. Others come to pause, breathe and reconnect. Some bring the family, wanting screen-free, quality family-time. Others are here for quiet conversation, great wine and even better art.
The team behind Goodwood’s Leisure Stays recognised that a “standard weekend away” often doesn’t deliver on that mix of possibility. So, they’ve shaped a stay that can flex around how you feel and what you love, curated, not prescribed.
You could be exploring master paintings by Van Dyck and Canaletto in the grand rooms of Goodwood House one day and walking through the contemporary installations of the new Goodwood Art Foundation in the woods the next. You might choose a morning yoga class and an afternoon racing a classic Mini Cooper around the iconic Motor Circuit. Or spend the day with your family cycling the South Downs before sitting down for a seasonal dinner at Farmer, Butcher, Chef, where every ingredient has a story and provenance.
With a stay at The Goodwood Hotel, what you do is entirely up to you. But how you feel by the end? That’s the part that will stay with you.
The Estate and Beyond
Of course, not everything has to happen within the Estate gates. One of Goodwood’s quietest strengths is its location.
Chichester is just a short drive away, home to independent shops, a vibrant theatre scene, Roman ruins and a striking cathedral. Head a little further and you’ll reach West Wittering, with its soft sand, windblown dunes and panoramic sea views. Or let the South Downs pull you into their sweeping trails and chalky climbs.
In that sense, a stay at The Goodwood Hotel feels less like checking into a hotel and more like being handed the keys to West Sussex’s best-kept corners, with someone thoughtful already taking care of the details.
And whether you stay for two nights or ten, what you leave with, more often than not, is not just photos, but stories and memories.
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