

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


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.




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.




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




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
















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!








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.


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.


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


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".


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




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


The bricks lining the Festival of Speed startline are 100 years old and a gift from the Indianapolis Speedway "Brickyard" in 2011 to mark their centenary event!


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


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.


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


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.


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 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.


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


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


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.


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.




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?


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.






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?



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.


The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!


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!







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



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!


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


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


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


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


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


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


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.
Find out the latest from our Greenkeepers in this month's Tee to Green.

It’s certainly been a lively start to the year on the Downs course and by lively, we mean wet! We’ve recorded 320mm of rain already, which, to put into perspective, is the same amount of rainfall we had up to September last year. The course has taken it remarkably well overall, but it has understandably made certain areas more vulnerable to wear and damage.
Despite the weather doing its best to slow us down, there has been plenty of positive work happening behind the scenes.
Improving airflow around the 5th green
One of the key projects this month has been clearing the area at the back of the 5th green. By removing excess vegetation, we’ve significantly improved airflow around the green surface. Better air movement helps the turf dry more efficiently, reduces disease pressure, and ultimately supports healthier, firmer playing conditions. It also opens the space visually and also gives us the opportunity to plant some wild flower seeds next winter to help the flora and fauna.
Irrigation installation – over halfway there
The new irrigation installation continues to progress well and is now just over halfway complete. This is a major investment in the future of the Downs course and will give us far greater control over moisture management during dry periods. Once complete, it will allow us to:
· Water more precisely and efficiently
· Improve turf health and consistency
· Reduce stress during hot and dry spells
· Enhance overall playing quality
While the installation has inevitably caused some disruption, we are pleased with the pace of progress considering the weather we have had.
Repairing mainline areas – please help us help the seed
As sections of the mainline are completed, the team has begun repairing and reinstating the affected areas. These sections are being seeded and dressed and are now at the crucial germination stage. We kindly ask members to please try to keep off these newly repaired areas wherever possible. Seed establishment is delicate, particularly in cold and damp conditions, and a little extra care from everyone will make a big difference to how quickly these areas recover.
Looking ahead
With what has been an exceptionally wet start to the year, our focus in the coming weeks will be on continuing to repair damaged areas and encouraging recovery wherever possible. As temperatures begin to rise and we (hopefully!) see a more settled spell of weather, we expect to see clear signs of improvement across the course. Spring growth will allow us to really push on, and the groundwork being done now will put us in a strong position for the months ahead.
Finally, a sincere thank you to all members for your patience and understanding during this prolonged wet period. We know conditions haven’t always been ideal, but your support allows us to protect the course properly now so that we can all enjoy the benefits later in the season.
Here’s hoping for a drier spell ahead – I think we have all deserved it.
Dan Cornish, Head Greenkeeper, The Downs course
Well, what can I say about the last 2 months, very wet. 323mm (12.7inches) of rain so far this year as I write this with another band of rain incoming. Compared to last year's totals at the same time of year we had 123mm (4.8inches). Unfortunately, the course has been closed a lot. As mentioned in previous blogs, Health and Safety and playability are factors we take in before closing.
Despite the poor weather, the team has been very productive on the course. All our winter woodland work is now complete. This included raising canopy’s, brush cutting and flail work. You may have also noted trees being planted down holes 3/4/12/13. This is all part of The Park Masterplan. We have planted well over 750 trees so far, with roughly another 150 to go in. As you can see, they range in size from small whips to 5-meter-tall ones. Species also range from Holm Oaks, Lime, Yew and Hazel. This is a very labour intensive, time consuming job, ideal work for the conditions we have been having. There are many stages to get through. Planting, woodchip, stake and tree covers. Our priority is to get them all planted as soon as we can. We will then follow the other stages. All trees have stakes by them and are colour coded so we know what species goes where. There is a rule in place that you do get relief from staked trees. If you do have to move one, can you please replace it, thank you.
The greens have been performing well and consistent. We have continued with our monthly foliar and fungicide applications. With the weather being so wet, disease pressure has been very high. We’ve seen a lot of activity and have scarring from disease on the greens but had limited opportunity to spray because of the weather. The fungicide must be sprayed in dry conditions to get maximum affect and not waste money. Some of the scars are now healing and grass is coming back. We will look to plug some of the bigger ones. We have noticed a big rise in pitch marks not being repaired. Please could we ask if your ball does land on the green, the likelihood of leaving a pitch mark is high. If you can’t find your own, please could you repair another one, thank you.
The Copse, like the other 2 courses, has been closed a lot. Even though it has more drainage, it is still of the same make up of The Park. We have had the same problems with disease as The Park but have also been performing well. The path around the Academy area was due to be re-laid, this has been put back until the driving range work is completed otherwise sections would have to be dug up again. In the meantime, once a bit drier, we will fill in the potholes.
See you on the course.
Scott Peterson, Head Greenkeeper, The Park and Copse courses