



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?


Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.


Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.



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











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






Every single item from plates to pictures has its own home within the Lodge, with our butler (James) has his own "bible" to reference exactly what is out of place.







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.


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


The Hill Start Line is marked by bricks taken from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


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




Where wondrous innovation and future technology is placed in the palm of your hand.


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


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


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










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.


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


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


Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998


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


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




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?


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 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.


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



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?



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


The Gordon Tartan has been worn by the Dukes and Duchesses over the last 300 years.




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




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










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.





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




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).




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 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.
We have a range of dedicated facilities across the event site specially designed to meet the needs of visitors with impaired mobility.
Please be aware the event is entirely on grass, parts of which are on uneven ground. While an electric wheelchair or mobility scooter may assist your visit to Goodwoof, there may be areas that are less accessible. We hope that you have a wonderful weekend at Goodwood.
On nearing the event, standard yellow road signs marked with a disabled symbol will direct you to a dedicated parking area.
We provide dedicated disabled parking at the front of all our public car parks, please display your Blue Badge or accessible parking permit and you’ll be directed there. There is no need to pre-book in advance. Free courtesy shuttle services are avaliable to transport you to the event site.
Accessible bathrooms can be found at several locations around the event. A Changing Places bathroom is provided in car Park A with a changing bed, toilet and hoist. Please check the event map closer to the event for the location of these units.
Electric mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs are available to hire from event Shopmobility and must be booked in advance of the event. To book equipment please follow the link below. Shopmobility will be based at the bus depot, just outside of the event and is open from 0930hrs until 1730hrs. If you need further information please call 01329 287749 and leave a message. Wheelchairs booked via Shopmobility are subject to their own terms and conditions.
We are committed to making our events inclusive and unforgettable for all guests. We work with Nimbus Disability to manage the application process for Essential Companion tickets, to ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Find out how to apply.

Goodwoof will be held on 15 and 16 May 2027. Gates open at 0930hrs each morning and close at 1700hrs.
Tickets for Goodwoof 2026 are available now so don't miss out!
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In 2026, all Goodwoof tickets will be delivered via our digital ticketing platform.
It can take several days for all tickets to be loaded into the Goodwood Tickets App, please don’t worry if you don’t see all your tickets there immediately. We’ll make sure all of your tickets arrive well in advance of the event.
If your tickets do not arrive before the event, please contact our Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055, with your order number, which can be found on your email confirmation.
For more information, please visit the digital ticketing FAQs: https://www.goodwood.com/help/digital-ticketing/
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Dogs are free to attend but must be pre-booked. We recommend limiting the number of dogs to four dogs per adult attending.
We do kindly ask that dogs remain on a lead at all times during the event and that before you and your dog take part in any of our free Have a Go activities, please make sure you have read our disclaimer here.
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No! All activities, including the Have-a-go areas and wellness sessions, are included in the price of your ticket.
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There is complimentary parking, with no booking required. Please follow the directional signage. The car park is open from 0745hrs and will close at sunset latest.
Please bear in mind that all parking is on grass and can be uneven so appropriate footwear is advised. Overnight parking/camping will not be permitted in any car park.
Parking on approach roads is not permitted and dogs are not to be left in public vehicles under any circumstances.
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We are committed to making our events inclusive and unforgettable for all guests. We work with Nimbus Disability to manage the application process for Essential Companion tickets, to ensure the best possible experience for our guests. Click below to see how you can apply.
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