

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


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




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




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.




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


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.



A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.









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!


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






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.



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



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




"Give me Goodwood on a summers' day and you can forget the rest."


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


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


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


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


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










Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.



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 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 horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.


The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS


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




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.


Estate milk was once transformed into ice-creams, bombes, and syllabubs, and the Georgian ice house still stands in the grounds in front of Goodwood House.






...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.













...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?


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


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!


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




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










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


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


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


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


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.


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
Dirt is something we often take for granted, but in truth, the ground beneath our feet is one of the most powerful influences on our health, our food, and our future. Patrick Holden CBE, Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Sustainable Food Trust, has spent decades working to transform the way we grow, produce and consume food. Ahead of this year’s Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health, Patrick’s message is clear: soil health is public health.
“The soil microbiome is the foundation stone of public health.” – Patrick Holden
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Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems
After leading the Soil Association for 15 years, Patrick has dedicated his work to accelerating the transition towards more sustainable food systems on both a national and global scale. Through the Sustainable Food Trust, his team is influencing policymakers, producing reports such as Feeding Britain from the Ground Up, and spearheading frameworks like the Global Farm Metric, designed to help farmers everywhere measure sustainability in a harmonised way.
“Our mission is to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable food systems… but it isn’t happening fast enough.” – Patrick Holden
One of his newest projects, the Beacon Farmers Network, brings together farmers across the country who are committed to educating the next generation about where food really comes from. Patrick believes that real change happens when informed public opinion drives consumer choices — and in turn, influences both politicians and food companies.
The Power of Public Choice
Rather than pointing the finger at retailers and food companies, Patrick argues that the key lies in consumer behaviour.
“You can’t blame the big food companies. They’re serving our desire for cheap food… If we don’t buy their products, they’ll have to change and give us what we will demand in the future.” – Patrick Holden
This means educating children, families and communities about food provenance and better farming practices, so that healthier, more sustainable food becomes not just a niche choice but a mainstream expectation.
Interconnected Biomes: From Soil to Self
Patrick’s own farm in West Wales - the longest established organic dairy farm in the country - is a living example of these principles. His herd is fed from the land, without imported soya or intensively grown feed, producing rich, flavoursome milk that is crafted into award-winning cheese.
He explains how every stage of this process is connected:
“Everything is connected; nothing is separate. The farming world is a series of interconnected biomes… the soil microbiome, the food we produce, and our own digestive system.” – Patrick Holden
This cycle of soil, food, and health is fragile, and industrialised farming has broken many of those connections. But regenerative practices, such as diverse crop rotations, can rebuild fertility naturally and create nutrient-rich food for future generations.
A New Chapter for Farming and Health
Patrick believes we are standing at a turning point:
“Our health and the health of future generations depend on the vitality of the food we eat. The power of informed public opinion can enable us to step into a new world where the health of our children will be rebuilt through the fertility of the soil.” – Patrick Holden
Looking Ahead: The Goodwood Health Summit 2025
For Patrick, the Goodwood Health Summit, presented by Randox Health is more than just a conference; it’s a place where change begins.
“This gathering is incubating change. These are influential people who will go back into the world and share these ideas. Very often, it’s small gatherings like this that sit right at the epicentre of what can really change the world.” – Patrick Holden
On Thursday 2 October, Patrick Holden and a world-class panel of experts, including Mr James Kinross, Dr Federica Amati and Dan Kittredge chaired by Dr Chris van Tulleken at this year’s Goodwood Health Summit 2025 as they explore how soil health, food systems, and gut health are shaping the future of wellbeing.

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