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Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
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 origins of the collection lay in the possessions of Louise de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth, and Duchess of Aubigny in France, to whom some of the paintings originally belonged.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
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.
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!
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".
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".
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
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".
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.
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.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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 horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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).
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
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.
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 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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
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 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.
Hedgerows quietly dot the British countryside, often overlooked but profoundly important. Last week marked National Hedgerow Week, highlighting the importance of these unassuming yet essential features of our landscape.
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Forming the largest wildlife habitat in the UK, these green corridors act as vital connectors between fragmented habitats. They provide sanctuary for a diverse array of flora and fauna, from mammals to insects, and birds to bats. Hedgerows serve as critical thoroughfares, allowing creatures to forage and thrive in an increasingly divided landscape. Additionally, they offer refuge and protection for livestock, shielding them from harsh weather conditions while enhancing soil health.
By preventing soil erosion and reducing water runoff, they help maintain soil fertility and mitigate the impacts of droughts and floods. The intricate root systems of hedgerow trees not only stabilise soil but also create microclimates conducive to the growth of surrounding plants.
The Goodwood Estate is fortunate to have the help of Rosie, a professional hedge layer and the Crumblies Conservation Group, a team of dedicated volunteers who have been meticulously laying hedgerows at Goodwood for over 20 years. Their invaluable expertise in traditional hedge laying has not only enhanced the landscape but has rejuvenated various hedgerows, expanding their lifecycle and had huge ecological benefits, providing a haven for the local wildlife. Working in pairs, they clear unwanted growth,, partially cut existing live stems and then and lay them down. Then they insert stakes and interweave the binders – the long hazel rods that hold the laid stems (the pleachers) in position.
The estate recognises that in order for hedgerows to flourish, they need to be incorporated into a management cycle. A habitat so dynamic, should not be kept at the same level of growth each year and so efforts are underway to rejuvenate, coppice, plant, trim and expand hedgerow networks across the estate. The other alternative management option is just to rest the hedge for a year or two, the untrimmed outer edges bear much more blossom and fruit, offering a richer food source for wildlife and supplying berries perfect for making jams and gin.
Looking to the future, the estate team is exploring the concept of "super hedges," which is a coined term used to describe expansive hedgerows between 5 and 10 meters wide, comprising multiple native species of trees, shrubs, and woodland edge plants. These super hedges are designed to provide the optimal habitat potential. Instead of being trimmed into neat, square shapes, these hedgerows will trimmed higher and wider to allow for growth. While traditionally trimmed hedges may look tidy, they are not particularly beneficial for wildlife and will eventually weaken and deteriorate with continual flailing at the same height each year. A happy healthy hedgerow will have a dark, entangled core which is ideal for nesting songbirds, dormice, and many other small mammals. In winter, they provide refuge for insects, spiders, and roosting birds.
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