Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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?
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.
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).
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.
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
Many items came from Gordon castle in Scotland when it left family ownership, coming out from storage exclusively for Hound Lodge.
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
...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.
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 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 of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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.
From £34 per person
Step into the private home of The Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon and explore the exceptional art collection with an expert tour guide, followed by a mouth-watering afternoon tea at Goodwood House.
We're extending our summer pricing offer of £34 per adult until the end of October.
Goodwood House combines the glamour of a great English country house with the warmth of a family home. It also provides a dramatic setting for one of the most significant private art collections in the country, which includes important works by Stubbs, Canaletto and Van Dyck. Take a tour of the State Apartments of Goodwood House and indulge in a traditional afternoon tea in the beautiful ballroom of the house.
A seasonal selection of delicate sandwiches, traditional homemade fruit scones with clotted cream and jam, and handmade cakes. Made with Estate-reared, organic produce from Goodwood Home Farm - all served with your choice of Tregothnan teas in the magnificent Ballroom at Goodwood House.
Goodwood House has been home to the Dukes of Richmond & Lennox for over 300 years. Built in the reign of James I as a hunting lodge, subsequent Dukes enlarged the Jacobean house to create the magnificence that we see today.
The Goodwood House holds one of England’s finest private art collections, with masterpieces by Stubbs, Canaletto, Van Dyck and Reynolds displayed throughout the state apartments, curated by generations of the family.
Set in the heart of the South Downs near Chichester and less than an hour from London, Goodwood House is surrounded by 11,000 acres of rolling parkland. It offers a picture-perfect escape for an elegant afternoon.
We are open most Sundays and Mondays from March through October including additional dates in August. Afternoon tea is served in the Ballroom from 1:15pm with the last sitting at 4pm and will follow your tour.
Goodwood House opens from 12:00. Last entry into Goodwood House for tours only is 4:00pm. Please allow at least one hour for your afternoon tea.
Please note that all Afternoon Tea & Tour bookings must be booked in advance. All bookings should be booked online or through our Ticket Office. HH Members should also pre-book by calling the Ticket Office on 01243 755055.
Please let us know in advance if you are bringing any disabled guests, by contacting the Ticket Office on 01243 755055.
Goodwood always welcomes visitors and guests with disabilities. Goodwood House is fully accessible for wheelchair users, with ramp access available at the front entrance. All rooms open to the public are situated on the ground floor and there are no stairs to negotiate. An accessible lavatory is also available in the State Apartments.
Disabled visitors driving themselves are welcome to park their vehicles on either side of the turning circle at the front of the House; alternatively, if they are not driving, they may be dropped off and then collected at the front door.
We have a hearing loop available on request for visitors on guided tours at no charge, but this should also be booked in advance.
You ca view the sample menu for the Afternoon Tea below.
We can accommodate allergens and dietary requirements and this information is asked for at the time of booking. If there are any changes or if you’re unsure of anything please do contact us in advance by calling the Ticket Office on 01243 755055.
Coaches: Coaches can drive up to the front of Goodwood House to drop guests off. Please then ask your driver to park in the Ballroom car park (the large car park on the left just after you drive past the house).
Cars: Please park in the Ballroom car park (mentioned above). Disabled visitors driving themselves are welcome to park their vehicles on either side of the turning circle at the front of the house; alternatively, if they are not driving, they may be dropped off and then collected at the front door.
Please be advised that the South Lodge entrance to Goodwood House will be closed until 14 May 2025. During this time, please use the Park Lodge entrance for access to the House grounds and the Ballroom Car Park.
For larger groups of 20+, we kindly ask you to contact the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 or ticket.office@goodwood.com to book your visit.
Aside from our Afternoon Tea & Tour offering, we also offer Private Group Tours and School Visits
The guided tour lasts approximately a 50-minutes. Following the tour, please allow at least one hour for our afternoon tea.
If you are booking onto the 3:20pm or 3:45pm sessions, you will enjoy your afternoon tea ahead of your tour.
Gift vouchers are available for our Afternoon Tea and Tour, or simply a Guided Tour of Goodwood House. To redeem your voucher, booking must be made in advance, prior to arrival. Please book by contacting the Ticket Office on 01243 755055.
Please note we do not allow dogs during our Afternoon Tea and Tour experiences, except for assistance dogs.
We do not have a shop at Goodwood House however, it is possible to buy postcards, guide books and the Glorious Goodwood biography from the front desk (subject to availability).
You are more than welcome to have a tour after your afternoon tea. Simply book your time slot and arrive at Goodwood House for the time booked. You can let the guides know on arrival.
If you book the 3:20pm or 3:45pm slot, you will only be able to do tea before your tour.
Absolutely, you are more than welcome to book for a guided tour without the afternoon tea option. The price of a guided tour of Goodwood House is £15.
You can find out more about booking a timeslot for a tour of Goodwood House here.