Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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".
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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?
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!
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!
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
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!
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.
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.
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
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events 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
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!
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The Duke of Richmond holds the title of Duke of Richmond and Gordon. This title reflects the historical association with both the Richmond and Gordon families.
...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.
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 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 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.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
...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 origins of the collection lay in the possessions of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, and Duchess of Aubigny in France, to whom some of the paintings originally belonged.
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.
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.
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Goodwoof visitors were delighted to see Flyball competitors demonstrating their incredible skills and bond between human and hound at the event a few years ago. This year, we’re delighted to announce that Goodwoof Flyball expert, Juddy, will re-establish the Goodwoof Flyball Championship, set to attract top teams from throughout the UK.
Flyball is an inclusive sport aimed at dogs, and owners, of all shapes, sizes, and, in the case of the canines, breeds. As long as a dog is aged over 18 months and fit and healthy, they are eligible to take part. Two teams of four dogs race side by side over a 51-foot-long course. All dogs follow the same course with obstacles lowered for smaller breeds.
In the team, each dog must run over the jumps, trigger a Flyball box, retrieve the ball and return over the jumps. It is excellent exercise for the dogs, not only for their bodies, but also their brains as they have a lot to think about. It also establishes an amazingly strong working bond between the human and their dog and, above all, it’s great fun and keeps dogs active well into their teens.
Juddy Shearing
Juddy, an officer in the RAF, has been involved with the British Flyball Association, which celebrates 30 years in April, for a while. He tells us, “I’ve been competing at Flyball with my family and the dogs for just over 15 years, mostly in the UK, but for the past three years I’ve been racing in Belgium. I’ve also been a Flyball Head Judge for the past decade. Before we moved to Belgium, I spent five years running the British Flyball Association which is an entirely volunteer-led, unincorporated association providing the governing framework for Flyball in the UK.
“We got involved with the sport because we saw that it’s a great activity to do with your dog and involves the whole family. I’ve actually won national championships competing in the same team as my wife and my son, which is unusual in other competitive sports.”
Before moving to Belgium, Juddy and his team won three UK national championships, and have subsequently won the Belgian league three years in a row. Juddy is the current Belgian, European and World Flyball champion and broke the world Flyball record with his Belgian team, Roadrunners Beep Beep in 2024. He has competed all over Europe racing competitively in the UK, Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Hungary. Juddy has been a regular league judge in both the UK and Belgium and was the Head Judge for the European Flyball Championships.
He says, “Over the years, we’ve raced many breeds, mostly border collies, but also a miniature poodle and a number of whippet crosses. My current racing dog is Kookachoo who is a mixed breed of whippet, greyhound, border collie and pit bull. She’s only four years old but has already won national titles both in the UK and in Belgium. She has won the European Championship twice, is the current world champion, and broke the world championship record last year – she’s pretty amazing!”
Juddy will be spearheading the return of Goodwoof’s own Flyball Championship. He explains why, “I love the unique charm of Goodwoof and that it’s just so completely different to any other dog show in the world, not least because the dogs always come first throughout the event. The love of dogs is noticeably clear at Goodwoof. From the Duke of Richmond, his team and everyone who spends time at Goodwoof, that love and affection for dogs just oozes through everything about the event.
Flyball sits very nicely within this ethos of the celebration of the bond between human and hound. To be successful at Flyball, an owner needs to have a really deep bond with their dog. Success only comes through years of training together and making sure that the dog maintains its skills and fitness levels in order to compete safely and continue enjoying the sport. The Flyball competition at Goodwoof is already attracting some of the absolute best Flyball teams from the UK, keen to, once again, immerse themselves in the event’s special atmosphere. Last year’s event produced great quality and faster Flyball than that seen in the top division in the UK’s national Flyball championships so, the time is right this year to recognise the quality of Flyball on display at Goodwoof and re-introduce its own championship competition.”
Seven top quality teams have been invited to compete across the weekend of May 17 and 18. Each team races regularly in the top division in UK Flyball tournaments, and the list of competitors includes three teams who have recently won national titles in the UK as well as several dogs that have competed in the finals of recent European and World Championship events. Juddy says, “All of these teams were in the hunt for last year’s national title.”
Teams set to compete in May include:
Odyssey – Juddy’s UK team who will be the organising crew. They have several recent national champions in the team and represented the UK at the 2024 European Flyball Championships.
Lightning Strikes – last year’s winners. This team are triple UK championship winners, finished sixth in the Flyball World Cup in 2022 and twice qualified for Flyball at Crufts.
Commandos – recent UK champions, this team are regular qualifiers for Flyball at Crufts and set the fastest time at last year’s national Flyball championship.
Molten Magnets – this team will be helping Goodwoof visitors to try Flyball themselves in the Have-a-Go arena as well as competing. They are regular qualifiers in the Crufts’ championship.
Bristol Ballistics – a Division 1 Flyball team
Wild West – this team competes in Division 1 of national Flyball competitions
Test Valley Raiders – this team also competes in Division 1 or 2 national Flyball competitions
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