Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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 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
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 replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Mattresses and eiderdowns are stuffed with wool from the Goodwood Estate.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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".
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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.
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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 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 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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
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.
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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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).
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Written by Rebecca Denne
Picture the scene: beautifully created and locally sourced food served up by a Michelin-star chef, Ollie Dabbous; top-class viewing of all the on-track Festival of Speed action, plus an array of show-stopping cocktails from an award-winning flair and mixology expert to wow you. In short, the perfect day.
Brandon Ambrose (@freelancebartending) has travelled the world, honing his skills behind the bar and he’s bringing them and plenty of get-your-camera moments to Goodwood Festival of Speed for an exclusive VIP hospitality package.
Here, Brandon shares how he’s worked closely with Ollie Dabbous to pair his creations with the seasonal flavours that Ollie will be serving on his menu and gives us a few teasers about what you can expect come July…
How did you get into the world of mixology?
I've been making drinks look pretty and pouring liquid into glasses for about 15 years now. My first ever job was in a pub and then I went onto work in a few cocktail bars and managed some nightclubs. It’s then that I discovered the art of flair, which is essentially throwing bottles and things around! I was competing in flair for several years and in 2018 I was in the top 15 flair bartenders in the UK.
That must have been quite an experience
Well, I really started to come into my own and started pairing food with drinks and delving into flavour profiles. I’ve worked with many Michelin-star chefs over my time in the Saudi Formula One to Formula II and traveled to about 17 different countries in 2019, just before lockdown. I was the Head of Beverage for Saudi Formula One, so spent a lot of time creating recipes and associating them with motorsport. Since then, I've been consulting for catering companies and coming up with drinks for specific events – pairing food and drinks is definitely my forté.
How do you get your inspiration for your cocktails?
One thing I love doing, especially in Saudi Arabia, was going to local food markets and just looking at the spices and the smells – it’s a real assault on the senses. You can hear the bustle, you can even smell the food and see the beautiful colours of the old buildings. I love just tasting new things that I've never seen before, too. It’s about getting inspiration from other countries by just looking at the local cuisine, seeing what the locals use in their recipes and trying to understand why they balance the flavours the way that they do and see if I can incorporate that into my own recipes.
So tell us what you’re going to be doing at the Festival of Speed
I'll be in the Surtees Pavilion, a new hospitality area at Goodwood, serving up a variety of my creations. I have taken some core elements and core flavour pairings that chef Ollie Dabbous will be serving, which has been simple as he’s using some fantastic local ingredients, and I’ve gone away and carried them through the cocktail menu I’ll be serving.
How has Goodwood inspired your cocktail creations?
My business partner and I have undergone a resurgence of an idea that we had many years ago. We wanted to create something that is fast and pretty, a bit like most motorsports. On event, we’ll be serving drinks to guest’s tables using a lot of theatre. We'll be using smoke from a smoking gun that contains the bark from a Goodwood tree, as well as some pretty impressive airs and foams. We have one drink which is the Truffle Martini that has flavoured bubbles on top, so as you take a sip, the bubbles burst in your nose and you get this beautiful concoction of salt and truffle that pairs really well with one of Ollie’s dishes on the menu. It’ll be a real sensory experience.
Four exclusive cocktails to try at The Festival of Speed:
Book your exclusive VIP hospitality package at this year's Festival of Speed here.