For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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”.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Head Butler David Edney has worked at Buckingham Palace taking part in Dinner Parties for the then Duke of Richmond and the Queen.
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!
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Hound lodge is one of our wonderful lcoations designed by Cindy, whose incredible eye for detail can be seen in every inch.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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".
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
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
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 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
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.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
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.
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.
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
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 training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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.
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 of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
We've loved hearing why you have decided to support the Goodwood Estate this year and join the Goodwood Supporters' Association. Here are just a few of your Goodwood stories and fond memories.
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We've had a terrific response with our loyal visitors joining the reinvigorated Goodwood Supporters’ Association. Some of you have been kind enough to share with us your reasons why you’ve joined the GSA, so much so, we thought we’d share some of them.
Marcus Greenbrook (FELLOW-15929) has been attending a variety of Goodwood events over the years, including our early morning Breakfast Club meetings, Festival of Speed and our new cycling days at the Motor Circuit. “I have been a fan of motor racing all my life and attended the very early Festival of Speed events before they became the success they are now” he shared, including attending one very wet Festival of Speed a few years ago. “I think we all still remember that year” he added.
It wasn’t until 2019 when Marcus attended his first Revival meeting with his very good friend Gary Duncan. “Gary was also a massive fan of motor racing and attended many Goodwood events over the years too”. Gary sadly passed away in August and Marcus has “dedicated my GSA membership and paddock plaque in Gary’s name. The plaque will honour him for many years to come in one of the places he loved.”
Left: Gary Duncan next to his glorious Lotus Europa at the Goodwood Hotel. Right: Vivienne Dutton with her BWRDC bear, Mikki, who travels with her to all events.
Vivienne is a Goodwood superfan. “I joined the Goodwood Supporters’ Association as I simply love Goodwood - the cars, the events and the unique atmosphere that you don’t get anywhere else”, Vivienne tells us. She’s “a specialist marshal but I have never marshalled at Goodwood. I only ever visit Goodwood as a spectator purely because there is so much to see and do and I don’t want to miss anything”. Vivienne was keen to explain that “sometimes as a marshal, you just need to step back and remember why we do what we do and enjoy it at your leisure.” Vivienne said she “would hate to see Goodwood become yet another victim of COVID-19 and if I have helped in a small way to keep the Goodwood Estate going, that is thanks enough.”
Leo McNeir, a crime writer, got in touch with us to share how much Goodwood has played a part in his life since childhood. “I used to attend meetings at Goodwood, as well as other circuits throughout my youth,” Leo told us. “Back then, I enjoyed watching Grand Prix drivers racing in Formula 2, sports and GT cars, as well as Formula 1 machinery.” Leo witnessed drivers like Stirling Moss, Jack Brabham, Graham Hill and a host of other great talents which he still has fond memories of. “I'm not one to hark back to 'the good old days', but sometimes I miss the wide variety of cars that used to compete, which is why I love events such as the Goodwood Revival. I value the opportunity to see classic cars racing together on a classic track,” he added. “Goodwood has brought back the spirit that used to characterise motor racing.” Leo hopes that his contribution towards the GSA helps Goodwood to continue to thrive for many years to come and is looking forward to wearing his GSA pin badge with pride at future Goodwood events.
If you’d like to explore how you can support the Goodwood Estate by joining the Goodwood Supporters’ Association, click here.
If you have recently joined the GSA and would like to share your Goodwood stories with us, please get in touch at GRRC@goodwood.com.
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