For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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”.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Mattresses and eiderdowns are stuffed with wool from the Goodwood Estate.
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
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
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?
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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?
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.
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).
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
We've put together five reasons on why you should give golf a go!
Golf At Goodwood
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Health
The obvious choice, but golf is good for your health! It is an excellent form of exercise without you even realising. Did you know that an 18-hole round of golf means you could take up to 10,000 steps and burn 2,000 calories? It is also a great way of relaxing and getting rid of those everyday stresses.
Relieves stress
Getting out into the great outdoors and enjoying the fresh air couldn't be better for you and will help you relieve stress and get rid of those unwanted endorphins. With stunning views of The South Downs from The Downs Course to effortlessly winding around the flint walls of Goodwood House on The Park Course, it will definitely take you away from the worries of everyday life.
New hobby
There's nothing better when you take up a new hobby and fall in love with a new sport. Practice makes perfect, so enjoy your time down at the driving range until you feel comfortable enough to head out onto the course. Our Get into Golf programme can help you develop as a golfer and even help you meet new people new to the game.
Get together with friends or family
Its a great excuse to have an afternoon away and enjoying a relaxing game of golf. Whether the game is competitive or not, it’s the best way to catch up, and you can even enjoy a beverage or two after the game is over!'
Scenery
There are some stunning golf courses in the UK, and none more so than The Downs Course. With beautiful views of the South Downs and Chichester, there is no better way than to spend your weekend enjoying the setting.
With two championship courses and a fantastic Academy, there is nowhere better to get into Golf.
Ready to give golf a try?
If improving your well-being and keeping active is something you’d like to change in 2019, why not look into our Get into Golf programme. From our complimentary taster sessions to our five-week coaching lessons, our PGA Professional put you at ease down at The Academy to prepare you to go out onto the course.
Golf At Goodwood
Tips
The Downs Course
The Park Course
Get into Golf
Golf Lessons
The Academy