

From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill


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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection




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?


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


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



After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.









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!








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.


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


From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill


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


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




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".


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


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 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.


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










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.


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


From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill


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


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




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?




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 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.





...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.


Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in.


As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere


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




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.




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






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





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


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.


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


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.


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


Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.


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.
FOS Future Lab puts an exciting world of innovation and discovery in the palm of your hand. A fascinating exhibition of the future that will stimulate your senses unlike anything you’ve experienced before, here you can converse with robots, explore deep space, experience flight in virtual reality and learn about the technology that is shaping tomorrow. Supported by Ambassador Sir Tim Peake, FOS Future Lab is a hive of curiosity suitable for all ages to enjoy.

Discover the marvels of space travel and how we plan on returning to the Moon, or explore the depths of our oceans in ways we never thought possible. FOS Future Lab will show you how humankind is expanding its horizons.

The power of computers can reveal the greatest mysteries of the universe, and you’ll have the chance to understand how. Explore historic artefacts in stunning detail, observe unseen details of our solar system and decipher the complexities of quantum computing.

Embrace the advent of AI by learning more about how it works and how it can help. Meet our friends of the future and experience the evolution of robotics as they develop useful new skills and capabilities.

Experience a world beyond our own - FOS Future Lab will showcase how advanced digital tools are extending reality. Lean how a robot can feel and experience the wonders of VR as we anticipate the future of work and play.
FOS Future Lab is an immersive exhibition unlike any other, reimagining our near and distant future by bringing together cutting-edge technology, inspiring innovations and pioneering personalities. Exploring Technology for a Better World, the exhibition highlights ground-breaking innovations and advances in technology, but the reach of FOS Future Lab extends beyond the track into the sea, air and even into space, to explore what is shaping our world and our future. Curated by Lucy Johnston.

The exhibition puts world-changing technological developments into the hands of visitors, inviting them to interact with the latest robotics, virtual experiences and more for a one-of-a-kind experience that inspires and delights. Discover alternative mobility like autonomous or space-based vehicles; sustainability like cleaning up space junk; robotics like humanoid robots and teleoperated hands; and the virtual world like augmented reality, AI, holograms and even motion capture.

Every FOS Future Lab exhibit includes a STEM angle so young people of all ages can get involved. From interactive robotics to drone flying and space sustainability, there’s something for everyone.


FOS Future Lab was outstanding - a highlight of the latest cutting edge technologies presented in a fun, interactive and informative way.
SIR TIM PEAKE - FOS Future Lab Ambassador
British & ESA astronaut, former ISS crew member
Discover the global debuts and world firsts that have been unveiled at FOS Future Lab since its launch in 2017.
2024
The world's leading factual storytellers, BAFTA and Emmy award winning immersive team brought their incredible VR experience to FOS Future lab, while also unveiling the Apple Vision Pro to the FOS audience two days ahead of the national release.
2024
FOS Future Lab brought Shadow Robot’s robotic hand collection to the public, including their tele-operated hands and the dynamic debut of their latest world-leading dexterous hand, made for machine learning in collaboration with Google Deepmind.
2024
The student-led Durham University Solar Car (DUSC) team unveiled their four-wheeled solar race car, Ortus-T , before solidifying their position as UK National Champions in the iLumen European Solar Car Challenge. While the three-wheeled DUSC2023 took on the Hill and set the first record for a solar-powered race car.
2023
FOS Future Lab connected ESA and NASA with Epic Games to create Lunar Horizons, which was exclusively launched at FL2023. Lunar Horizons is a vividly immersive experience set on the Moon during a future international mission. Learn about space as you play, explore the lunar landscape and interact with other astronauts, and discover amazing facts about real-life European Moon missions, the wonders of space and the work of ESA.
2023
In 2023, FOS Future Lab brought the James Webb telescope to life with a immersive corridor of images from the first 18 months of the JWST mission, featuring large-scale photography, models and interactive science experiments for kids.
2021
In 2021, Gravity Industries - developer of a proven, versatile, real-world jet suit - unveiled its prototype for a future sustainable electric jet race suit design.