Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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 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”.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
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
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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 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.
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.
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
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 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
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
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 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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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).
Healthy soil means a healthy planet – and Goodwood’s new farmer is focused on making the most of the estate’s natural legacy.
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Words by Catherine Peel
The recent Netflix documentary Kiss The Ground opens with the dulcet tones of actor Woody Harrelson explaining that the solution to global warming is “right under our feet and as old as dirt”. It’s compelling viewing and about as sexy as soil gets, with supermodel Gisele Bündchen even making an appearance. The idea is simply that if we can capture enough carbon and store it in our soil, we can reverse global warming.
The idea of carbon sequestration through soil is an exciting one (honestly) because it allows farming to be the solution rather than the problem. Although agriculture is sometimes blamed for draining the soil of its nutrients – and it’s certainly true that soil in some parts of the world is in decline due to intensive farming methods and heavy pesticide use – in this and other countries there are many people farming in a way that actually makes the soil healthier.
Although the characteristics and productivity of healthy soil have been long coveted, the biology of soil is an area that has only come under the research spotlight more recently. By farming in a way that optimises photosynthesis it is thought that we can repair damaged water cycles and capture greenhouse gases while addressing one of humanity’s biggest challenges.
Soil is the beginning of everything
Susan, Duchess of Richmond
Early societies understood the need to nurture and look after the soil, as well as harvest from it. “To be a successful farmer one must first know the nature of soil,” said Xenophon, the Ancient Greek philosopher. And the importance of soil has long been at the heart of farming at Goodwood. The farm had the first 100 per cent organically fed dairy in the country and is the UK’s largest lowland organic farm. Organic principles were passionately embraced by Susan, Duchess of Richmond (the current Duke’s mother) who was one of the Soil Association’s earliest members and who firmly believes that “soil is the beginning of everything”.
Goodwood is a mixed farm where the manures from the livestock are returned to the soils as a natural fertiliser and source of rich organic matter. The cattle and sheep are grazed extensively to maintain the grass and return nutrients. Crops are grown that not only produce the food that we eat but naturally feed the soil and enhance it. The soil is tested every year to make sure the fields are getting what they need and, in between crops growing in spring, cover crops such as mustard, kale and turnips help return the soil to its optimum condition so there’s no bare ground over winter.
Paul Dovey, the new farmer at Goodwood Home Farm, was one of the very first batch of students to study Organic Agriculture at college (he attended Broomfield at Derby College during the 1990s). The course was set up by the Soil Association, so Paul benefitted from being in at the start of the modern wave of the organic movement.
Since then, he’s always worked in organic farming, both in this country and internationally, and is thrilled to have landed his dream job at Goodwood.
I love the farm-to-fork philosophy and the fact that in our restaurants and farmshop, and at our events, much of the food has been produced on our doorstep. Over the next decade we will see massive changes, with challenges such as Brexit, climate change and preparing ourselves to be net zero (the NFU’s ambitious goal is to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the whole of agriculture in England and Wales by 2040), but I am so excited to see what we can do"
Soil, of course, is where it all begins and ends and Paul is focused on increasing its organic matter and measuring soil sequestration accurately, to better understand progress. But, he adds, “It’s great to be part of a real team – working closely with forestry and other parts of the business, and we’re privileged to be so connected to the land that surrounds us.”
To find out more about Goodwood’s range of organic products visit Goodwood Home Farm.
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