

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!


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




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?


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).


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 exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!











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






Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.


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


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.


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




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".


For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!


The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS


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










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 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.


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


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".




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.


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!






...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.










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?



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.


The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!


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?




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


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.






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





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 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.


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


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




The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.


At Goodwood, we don’t believe in impossible. We believe in the exceptional and making the extraordinary come to life. With decades of experience creating world famous events and unforgettable parties, we have the expertise to realise any dream.
From exclusive venues to bespoke menus and the support of your own planner, we’ll work with you to create a day that feels entirely your own at Goodwood.
Goodwood House can be yours for the celebration you have always dreamed of. Hosting an special birthday party? Celebrating an extraordinary milestone or anniversary? Or maybe you just want to create special memories with close family? Give your guests a little 'wow' factor with the spectacular setting of Goodwood House.

"Goodwood embodies Veuve Clicquot's spirit and represents the most audacious and social experiences of the season"

The Goodwood Hotel is a contemporary yet charming setting for all celebrations. Boasting a variety of spaces to suit your every need, The Lennox Room is great for small groups, while the Cedar Suite provides flexibility and is perfect for larger parties. With its own bar and terrace, it is ideal for birthdays and work Christmas parties. Should you wish to dine al fresco there is also the Cedar Lawn, complete with its own canopy.

For the motorsport fan, you and your friends could enjoy an adrenaline-filled day driving on the Goodwood Motor Circuit. Or why not take to the skies for a flying lesson before hiring out the Old Control Tower Café for a birthday lunch or dinner with unique views across the historic racing circuit?

Goodwood’s Member Clubhouse is a wonderfully intimate place to hold a special dinner, celebratory lunch or intimate anniversary party. Relax in the elegant restaurant, or enjoy private dining in the music room, terrace dining and library. Alternatively, the outdoor terraced area and putting green are great for summer evening get-togethers and are sure to leave a lasting impression.

"A fabulous venue, always a wonderful warm welcome on arrival from the team who make you feel so at home"

A day at the races is guaranteed to give your guests an experience to remember and with a variety of entertaining options, you can celebrate in style at one of the most beautiful racecourses in the world. Follow in the footsteps of royalty, celebrities and sporting heroes alike and experience this exhilarating spectacle where fashion, high society and world-class horse-racing come together.

At Hound Lodge, in the midst of Goodwood's spectacular 12,000-acre estate, life flows at a different pace. This magnificent 10-bedroom country retreat is yours to experience in its entirety, offering you and your guests the chance to celebrate in true Goodwood style. Your personal butler and team of chefs will be on hand to ensure a exceptional experience.

"Getting away from it all isnt easy but at Hound Lodge its almost impossible not to feel a sense of peace"



Enjoy a relaxing break in the chic and comfortable surroundings of The Goodwood Hotel.

