

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!


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".




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.




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


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


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



"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto











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






A bell under each place at the table to signal if butlers can come back in to the dining room, a guests privacy is always paramount.


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.




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".


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".


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!


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




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


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.




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


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






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


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.


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 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?



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


David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!




...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.


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




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


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




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


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.


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


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


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).
What does summer at Goodwood sound like? Birdsong drifting through an open window, the rev of an engine, the crunch of feet through woodland and the clink of glasses as the sun begins to set behind the South Downs.
This is summer, only at Goodwood.
A spitfire banking low over the Downs, the morning belongs to you
Estate beef, heritage tomatoes, a glass of something cold. The kind of lunch you talk about on the way home.
Go fast. Go higher. The Motor Circuit, clay shooting and flying experiences - for the days when stillness isn't enough.
One of the finest private art collections in Britain. Ancient woodland. 11,000 acres with no two walks the same.
Arrive running on empty. Leave reset. The spa, pool, treatments, wellness stays and Health Club do the rest.
No screens, no schedule. Den-building, cycling and watching planes take off from the Aerodrome - childhood as it should be.
Set within 11,000 acres of West Sussex countryside, Goodwood is home to The Goodwood Hotel, a collection of luxury self-catering cottages, restaurants, wellness experiences and some of the country’s most distinctive sporting and cultural destinations.
Perfectly placed for exploring Sussex, the estate offers access to everything from woodland and coastline to galleries, gardens and historic towns, with the comfort of returning to Goodwood at the end of the day.

Stay at the heart of the estate in hotel rooms and suites designed for slower mornings and relaxed evenings, or settle into one of our self-catering cottages, where extra space, open kitchens and countryside surroundings make it easy to stay a little longer.
Dining is rooted in the estate itself, from farm-to-fork dining at Farmer, Butcher, Chef to relaxed lunches at The Kennels private members club, where you become an honorary members throughout your stay, through to a relaxed bite to eat at the Aerodrome or Motor Circuit Café as planes take off and cars whizz around the historic track.


Yes, guests enjoy complimentary access to our Health Club, including the gym, swimming pool, sauna and a wide variety of fitness classes. You can also use our tennis courts free of charge with racket hire included.
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Yes, our team is on hand to help tailor your time here. Call the Hotel team on 01243 775537 or email reservations@goodwood.com for help with bookings and to make the most of your stay.
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Hotel guests can enjoy delicious dining at the Farmer, Butcher, Chef, The Kennels private members' clubhouse, the Goodwood Bar & Grill and more, all showcasing seasonal, organic produce reared on the Estate at Goodwood Home Farm.
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Yes, The Goodwood Hotel is dog-friendly, and there are miles of walks to enjoy right from the doorstep. Let us know in advance and we’ll make sure your four-legged friend feels just as welcome.
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