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.
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.
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.
Estate milk was once transformed into ice-creams, bombes, and syllabubs, and the Georgian ice house still stands in the grounds in front of Goodwood House.
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.
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.
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
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
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
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.
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
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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 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.
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
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.
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 will be a treasured memory.
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.
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.
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 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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
4 doors in the lodge were rescued from salvage and expertly split to ensure they meet modern fire standards before being fitted.
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.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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.
Meet Dave Agate, a Goodwood Aero Club member and aircraft engineer at Goodwood. Recently, Dave achieved a significant milestone by earning his Private Pilot License (PPL) at Goodwood Flying School.
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Tell us a bit about you?
I have been a fulltime aircraft engineer at Goodwood for over 5 years and live just 15 minutes down the road. My biggest passion outside of aviation is Motorcycle Trials. It is a very physical and technical sport which I find is great for my fitness and mental health. In addition to that I love going out for walks in the countryside with my girlfriend. Being surrounded by aircraft and machinery most days, it is a nice time to escape in nature.
Have you always been interested in aviation?
I have been passionate about aircraft and dreamed of being a pilot ever since I was a child! Aeroplanes and the idea of flight have always fascinated me. Growing up living near Goodwood, I will always remember the excitement and exhilaration I felt when I saw the air displays for the events. The aircraft often passed low over my house. The Red Arrows were always amazing but from the moment I saw a mass Spitfire formation, I knew that’s exactly what I wanted to be a part of when I grew up. I went to many airshows and read lots of books and magazines about all things aviation. I was never sure how I would get there but I knew no amount of work would stop me.
How has your flying journey at Goodwood been?
Learning to fly at Goodwood has been amazing. Being surrounded by such a vast variety of aircraft and passionate people, it has been impossible not to love it. I first started my flying journey in 2017 on the De Havilland Chipmunk as I was the successful candidate for the Boultbee Flying Scholarship. After going solo, I was dedicated to getting my license, however there were many setbacks including the pandemic. I am so passionate about vintage tail draggers and dream of flying warbirds one day. Therefore, to receive 10 hours to fly the Cub as part of the Rob Wildeboer Scholarship and to continue my license in such a unique aircraft at a place steeped in history, it meant a great deal to me.
It has been extremely challenging and a lot of hard work, particularly with the weather conditions these last two summers. However, my highlight definitely has to be my crosscountry flight to Rochester and Lydd. It was the biggest step in the journey and it’s when all my hard work finally came together and made me feel like a real pilot.
What was the best piece of advice you were given?
Armchair flying! This technique was the best advice I was given during my flight training. It really helped me excel towards my solo flight and through the rest of the course. Spending half an hour every other evening, especially the night before a flight, sitting in my room and flying the exercise in my head using a pen as a control stick made getting in the aircraft and performing so much easier. It was basically free flying and really boosted my confidence.
What was the hardest part of doing your PPL?
The hardest part was coming back into flying and basically having to start again on the Cub. After 5 years it’s amazing how much you forget and think you can almost jump back in and fly just like you once could. The Cub was very different to the Chipmunk. It certainly wasn’t easy taking a step back but when I finally managed to get back to solo it was the best feeling ever!
Where are you going to fly first?
I have already flown a couple of times! Just local flights as I wanted to take the people who had my back through my journey. My mum, dad and girlfriend were all so supportive especially during the more challenging times! I am really excited to fly to the Isle of Wight and Duxford for a day trip to the museum!
Now that you have passed, what’s next?
Fly, fly, fly! I want to build lots of tailwheel hours and become a safer and even more experienced pilot. I never want to stop learning. I would love to gain an aerobatic rating sometime in the near future. The ultimate dream is warbirds and commercial flying, but right now I need to enjoy what I have achieved so far and take one step at a time.
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