



When the 9th Duke won the Double Twelve at Brooklands in 1931 he never drove without it throughout his successful driving career.


The inaugural BARC Members' Meeting took place at Goodwood on 13th Augurst 1949.


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.




King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.




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


Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.


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



Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.











Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.






Every single item from plates to pictures has its own home within the Lodge, with our butler (James) has his own "bible" to reference exactly what is out of place.







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.


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


The Hill Start Line is marked by bricks taken from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


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




Where wondrous innovation and future technology is placed in the palm of your hand.


After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.


After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.


After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.










After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' 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.


King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.


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.


For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation


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


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.


Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.




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.


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 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.



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?



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




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




After the first public race meeting in 1902, 'Glorious Goodwood' became a highlight of the summer season.










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




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).




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


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto


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.
Growing Health from Ground to Gut
Goodwood has long been a pioneer of organic and regenerative farming, with its Home Farm standing as one of Europe’s largest lowland organic farms. Now, these practices are being strengthened through a new collaboration with Re-Genus, whose fungi-driven crop nutrition restores living soils and boosts nutrient density. Together, they are creating a practical, science-based pathway from healthier soils to healthier food – and ultimately, to healthier people.
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Soil Health Meets Human Health
On 2 October 2025, Goodwood’s Health Summit will explore the theme “From Soil to Self,” highlighting how the soil microbiome connects to the human microbiome and gut health. This theme resonates strongly with Re-Genus’s mission: restoring soil life through fungi-driven nutrition to build resilience from the ground up.
Across the UK and globally, soils have been stripped of their natural biology through decades of intensive farming, leaving them dependent on synthetic fertilisers. These synthetics contribute 2-5% of global carbon emissions and pollute rivers and groundwater. Re-Genus is tackling this challenge by reintroducing the diversity of fungi and microbes found in thriving woodland soils - over 380 species and more than one million live spores per gram - while pairing them with a pellet of macro- and micronutrients derived from circular by-products.
This two-step system restores the soil microbiome while providing balanced plant nutrition, enabling healthier, more nutrient-dense crops.
By embedding this approach at Goodwood, the link between soil and gut health becomes tangible. Working alongside Goodwood, Re-Genus anchors the conversation in real, place-based action. Their inoculant and nutrient systems restore soil biology, increase microbial diversity, improve nutrient cycling, and provide a pathway towards more micronutrient-rich crops. These effects extend beyond plants - they influence the food we eat and, ultimately, our gut health.
Demonstrable Proof: From Harvest to Loaf
This collaboration is already showing results. Re-Genus recently hosted a Harvest Celebration, showcasing what becomes possible when regenerative microbiomes meet crops. In a striking demonstration, bread was baked from wheat grown using Re-Genus’s fungal nutrition, giving guests a “soil-to-shelf” experience they could taste.
As Goodwood hosts the Health Summit, stories like this - nutrient-rich loaves born from restored soil - bring science to life. They reinforce the message that soil health is not abstract, but fundamental to food quality and human wellbeing.
A Narrative in Harmony
Goodwood’s vision for the Health Summit is to unite soil, food, and human wellness within one seamless narrative. Re-Genus brings tangible substance to that story - demonstrating how living soils increase crop resilience, lower inputs, and enrich nutritional value. Together, they are helping to shift the conversation from “why soil matters” to “how we act on it.”
This partnership is both timely and resonant. As the Goodwood Health Summit convenes experts in nutrition, farming, and microbiome science, Re-Genus provides a real-world example of how soil regeneration underpins a healthier, more resilient food system - supporting not only gut health, but planetary health too.
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