



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".




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”.




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




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



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!


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!






The dining room is host to an original painting from the Goodwood collection of the 6th Duke as a child.


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.


Found on the lawn at FOS is the finest concours d'elegance in the world, where the most beautiful cars are presented


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






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


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!




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.


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










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


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.




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






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


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.




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?


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.


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.


...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?


A temple-folly guarded by two sphinxes, the beautiful shell house was built in 1748 with collected shells and the floor made from horse teeth.


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.


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.






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





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


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).


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




Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Fueling fascination and aspiration, FOS TECH encompasses all forward-looking aspects of Festival of Speed. From the latest automotive technology and alternative fuels, to the world’s leading innovations in our Future Lab exhibition, to unique opportunities in our STEM Programme.
Future Lab is FOS Tech’s uniquely immersive exhibition at the heart of Festival of Speed. Curated by Lucy Johnston and supported by Ambassador Tim Peake, the exhibition showcases cutting-edge technology in robotics, mobility, space and more to explore what is shaping both our near and distant future.

The FOS Tech STEM Programme is for 11 to 16-year-olds and gives young minds the opportunity to attend Festival of Speed and explore a curated once in a lifetime programme of science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities.

During Festival of Speed 2024, The Goodwood Education Trust hosted a collection of engaging STEM Seminars by present STEM leaders, curated by Dick Powell and expertly tailored to inspire secondary school students. The 2024 STEM Seminars, supported by EDB, are our free educational resource for 11 to 16 year-olds to ignite their imagination and find their STEM passion.

Competition drives innovation and few sporting industries have the innovative scope of motorsport. From advanced hybrid systems to active suspension, disciplines like Formula 1 have long inspired the new technologies we enjoy in our road cars today. Visit the F1 Pit Lane to see the world’s fastest cars up close and watch how professional, world-renowned teams operate in order to prepare for the hill climb; quiz mechanics about a car’s inner workings; or ask what it’s like to work in a motorsport team at the pinnacle of the sport.

Meet the experts, brands, teams and cars at the forefront of the future of mobility as the newest road cars are showcased at the festival. Keep your eyes peeled and be inquisitive when you spot new innovation, such as driverless car advances, synthetic fuels and electric car technology. Explore the latest cars in the First Glace Paddock or get up close to the world’s top performance road cars in the Supercar Paddock.
