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!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
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
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.
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
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.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
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!
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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!
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 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.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own 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.
The Duke of Richmond holds the title of Duke of Richmond and Gordon. This title reflects the historical association with both the Richmond and Gordon families.
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!
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 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!
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.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
On a bright and sunny Sunday, the first-ever Copse Club Championship at Golf at Goodwood took place. This unique nine-hole individual and team championship focused exclusively on short-game skills, challenging participants to showcase precision in chipping, pitching, putting, and bunker play. The sun-drenched day created ideal conditions for competitors.
The championship featured a gross and nett scoring format for both team and individual, allowing players of all skill levels to compete on equal footing. After nine holes, the leaderboards for both gross and nett scores took shape. The top four competitors from each category advanced to the semi-final round.
The semi-final matches provided a thrilling spectacle. The format for the semi-finals was sudden death, with each player’s short game put to the ultimate test under pressure.
Team Leaderboards
Gross Leaderboard:
The crowd watched on as Tom Ayling and Kevin Miles beat Sam Sage & Nathan Potts on the 3rd play-off hole to advance through to the gross final.
In the second semi-final Gerry Dolan and William Hang beat Alexandra Kempson and Dan Kempson to reach the final round.
The gross team Copse Club Championship final was won by Gerry Dolan & William Hang on the 1st play-off hole to become victorious against Alexandra Kempson and Dan Kempson.
Nett Leaderboard:
For the nett leaderboard, Jan Goodridge and Cheng Wong proceeded to the nett final to play Jacqueline Wong and Nicole Wong.
The outcome of this final was won by Jan Goodridge and Cheng Wong on the second play-off hole to join the honours list as Nett Team Copse Club Championship winners.
As the competition unfolded under the warm sun, the golfers faced a beautifully maintained course that provided both challenges and opportunities to showcase their skills as the Individual Club Championship got underway. The Gross leaderboard saw tight competition, with several players trading places as the rounds progressed.
Precision and patience were key, as competitors navigated the course’s unique layout and tested their mettle in pursuit of the gross and nett championship title. The top four from each leaderboard went on to play in the semi-finals to become the gross and nett Individual Copse Club Championship winner.
In the gross leaderboard, Barry Hickey, Ashley Simmonds, Stuart Probee and Carol Smith earned their spots in the semi-finals after strong rounds.
Gross Leaderboard
Each semi-final was tightly contested but Carol Smith birdied the second hole to beat Barry Hickey to progress to the final. Ashley Simmonds also progressed to the final by beating Stuart Probee on the sixth play-off hole which included five birdies between them.
Ashley Simmonds was then crowned the first ever Gross Individual Copse Club Championship winner by beating Carol Smith who put up a valiant effort.
In the nett leaderboard, the competition was equally intense with handicaps levelling the playing field. Sam Sage, Gerry Dolan, Matthew Vann and Marianne Campbell all progressed to the semi-finals with an impressive display.
Nett Leaderboard
After two hard-fought matches Marianne Campbell beat Sam Sage on the second play-off hole to advance to the final, being joined by Gerry Dolan who beat Matthew Vann. To conclude our first ever Copse Club Championship, Marianne Campbell was crowned our Nett Individual Copse Club Champion.
As the final round concluded and the last putts dropped, there was a palpable sense of achievement and camaraderie among the competitors. The event wrapped up with a prize-giving ceremony, where both the gross and nett champions were celebrated for their outstanding performances, as well as the team Gross and Nett champions. The day ended with smiles all around, as members and enjoyed a relaxing evening at the club, reflecting on the success of the first-ever Copse Club Championship.