Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
...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.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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!
Many items came from Gordon castle in Scotland when it left family ownership, coming out from storage exclusively for Hound Lodge.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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!
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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
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.
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
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.
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".
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
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 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.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Khadijah Mellah is set to ride in her debut race as an amateur jockey on Friday 22 August at Goodwood Racecourse, back where it all began as the first hijab-wearing jockey to win a competitive race in Britain.
Horse Racing
Markel Magnolia Cup
August Bank Holiday
Horseracing
In 2019, the then 18-year-old Mellah became a new hero for women in sport, when she won the Markel Magnolia Cup, aboard the Charlie Fellowes trained Haverland in spectacular style, just months after sitting on a horse for the first time.
Mellah has been booked by trainer Eve Johnson Houghton to ride in the Gay Kindersley Memorial Amateur Riders Handicap at 5:15pm, aboard Uncle Dick.
Mellah rides out for Johnson Houghton and has worked hard to earn her first ride as an amateur jockey after a year of preparation. She will ride at the West Sussex track on day one of the August Bank Holiday fixture presented by Virgin Bet.
Starting out at Ebony Riding School in London, the 24-year-old from Peckham has plied her trade since winning the renowned female charity race, completing a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Brighton, committing to a three-year racing apprenticeship and becoming a licenced amateur jockey.
On riding in her first ride under rules, Mellah said: “When I got the call, I completely lost my mind. This is just such a beautiful way to emerge again on the racing scene. Being back at Goodwood Racecourse just after seeing one of my students ride in the Markel Magnolia Cup, I’m so grateful.”
“It’s a privilege to be in this position and I’ve given everything to make sure I can try and get the best outcome. Eve’s (Johnson Houghton) been so brilliant and supportive, she has been so approachable and straightforward and understanding. If I’m going to ride anyone’s horse, especially for my first ride, I’m so glad it’s Eve.
“This is why we need to encourage and nurture women’s development in horseracing. Visibility and seeing it to believe it is so important, but also having a relatable person to go to for advice makes a massive difference.”
James Crespi, Racecourse Director at Goodwood Racecourse, said: “Khadijah Mellah captured global attention in 2019 when she stormed to victory in the Markel Magnolia Cup—just months after first sitting on a horse. At only 18, her win was nothing short of spectacular. We’re delighted to welcome her back to Goodwood this Friday, as she returns to the scene of her triumph for her debut as an amateur jockey.”
Following Mellah’s historic win, the Riding A Dream Academy was set up by the British Racing School, ITV Racing broadcaster Oli Bell and Mellah herself.
The Academy’s aim is to help young people from diverse communities and disadvantaged backgrounds get involved in the sport. Since its inception, two Riding A Dream Academy graduates, Aamilah Aswat and Sienna Anderson, have ridden in the Markel Magnolia Cup.
Anderson rode in this year’s charity race, finishing in second place behind Markel International’s Sophie Forsyth. The 18-year-old was in the first cohort of students to graduate from the Khadijah Mellah Scholarship in 2022 before completing the Foundation Course at the British Racing School. The teenager, originally from London, now works full-time for Charlie Fellowes Racing in Newmarket – who also provided her with a horse, Al Mudhaffar, for the Markel Magnolia Cup.
On Sienna and the Riding A Dream Academy, Mellah added: “She already looks so much better than I ever was. It just shows the quality of the programme we deliver and how much talent and ambition there is within the next generation.
“Diversity can bring so much excitement into this sport. There are going to be some kids who want this so badly, just as I do, and really bring out the best in racing. Sienna rode a brilliant race and pushed a great finish, and that just shows, and it is a taster of what's to come.
“It’s important for me as a role model to keep pushing to different heights and lead by example and show the kids I’m teaching that even though it’s hard, you can try and do more. I want to try and win under rules.”
Tickets are available for August Bank Holiday racing, the perfect summer holiday outing with the family, with under-18s going free. Book tickets and hospitality at Goodwood.com.
Horse Racing
Markel Magnolia Cup
August Bank Holiday
Horseracing