

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


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?


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


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



The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!









As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere


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






Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.


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






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.


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


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.




"Give me Goodwood on a summers' 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


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


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.


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










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.



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.


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


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


The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.


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.


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.




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


...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.




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?



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.


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.


As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere







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 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.




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!


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.


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


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.


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!


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
Take control of a state of the art training aircraft, equipped with the latest avionics technology.
Try your hand at flying in the modern Cessna, probably the most popular training aircraft in the world. You will take control of the aircraft under the guidance of one of our experienced instructors while enjoying the stunning scenery in our local area. You can take a lesson for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, which will count towards your qualification if you decide to continue training.
The Cessna 172 is a single-engine, high-wing aircraft known for its stability and ease of handling. Its comfortable cockpit, excellent visibility, and forgiving flight characteristics make it perfect for beginners.
Goodwood Flying School has offered training since 1968. Today, it continues that legacy with modern Cessna aircraft, as well as a vintage training option in the Piper Cub. Combining heritage with high training standards, it provides a unique and inspiring environment in which to learn to fly.
Maximum weight 18 stone. All students and passengers must have a good understanding of the English language for briefing and instruction purposes. Everyone flying must be in reasonable health and able to climb into and out of the aircraft. Please note: anyone deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to fly.
There are no age restrictions on these lessons, but if you would like to continue training towards a licence following your experience, you will need to be over 14.
We will do everything we can to ensure that you have a great day, but we cannot influence the weather! Please contact us before you leave for the aerodrome, or the afternoon before if you have an early flight. The final weather decision will be made by your Instructor and you will of course be informed if there is any change to the plan.
For a 30 minute flight, please allow 60 minutes, including the briefing and your 30-minute flight, with 20 minutes airborne.
For a 45 minute flight please allow 90 minutes, including the briefing and your 45-minute flight, with 35 minutes airborne.
For a 60 minute flight please allow 2 hours, including the briefing and your 60-minute flight, with 50 minutes airborne.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time to book in.
There is plenty of space for friends and family to come and watch you take off and land. We do ask that children are supervised at all times.
Comfort is definitely the order of the day. Please wear flat shoes. Make sure you bring your sunglasses too!
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
To redeem your voucher, please contact the Flying School on 01243 755066.

An experience at Goodwood should always feel perfectly crafted, and few gifts capture that feeling quite like taking to the skies. Gift them the rare chance to sit at the controls and see the Estate from a perspective usually reserved for pilots. It’s a thoughtful gesture for anyone with a sense of adventure, a love of tradition, or simply an appetite for something extraordinary.
Cessna Flying Lessons are available as a gift voucher, valid for 12 months from purchase. Download a gift certificate to present on the day.



