



Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.




Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.




King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.




...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?


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!


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!


The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!



















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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS


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.


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!


For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation




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!


Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!


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”.


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




Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.


Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.


King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.


Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.


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.




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 exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!




The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.


...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?


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.


One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.




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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.


...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?


...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?



...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?



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 replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!




...plan strategy in an ancient woodland, enjoy award-winning dining then drive around a racetrack?




King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.


One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.






As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere


The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour





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.


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 oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour




Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.


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Goodwood Racecourse comes alive with family friendly entertainment, there are plenty of family activities to chose from, including a traditional fairground, talented magician, balloon artist, live music and trips to the start to watch the horses burst out of the starting stalls. Everyone is guaranteed to have a smile on their face.
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Family Race Day will host two of the most valuable races of the season outside of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Worth £70,000, The Tapster Stakes has provided Mirage Dancer and Hukum with a platform to progress their careers, while the addition of The Listed Agnes Keyser Stakes for fillies has further boosted the day’s prestige.
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Nothing compares to the pleasure of socialising at Goodwood, the world's most beautiful racecourse, where you can share special occasions with friends and family whilst the traditional fairground and trackside entertainment offer an added delight to a day at the races.

Off track there are plenty of family activities, including a traditional fairground, talented magician, balloon artist, live music and trips to the start to watch the horses burst out of the starting stalls. What's more - all this is completely free for all racegoers.
When the racing begins, catch our mini-bus for a trip to the race start and watch the runners and riders burst from the stalls in a blur of colour and beating hooves - it's truly an unforgettable sight.
This is a Premier Raceday meaning it offers racegoers the very best racing action alongside an experience to match. Premier Racing is a new horseracing industry initiative designed to celebrate key fixtures in British Racing’s calendar.

Everything about Goodwood is done for love, it’s been crafted lovingly over centuries.
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To get inspiration on what to wear to the races, as well as particular dress codes for each enclosure and event, please visit our Dress Code page.
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Under 18s race free at all of our fixtures (except Three Friday Nights) and must be pre-booked with both member and non-member admission tickets.
We have under 18s discounts available when booking hospitality packages, these are available to members and non-members.
Junior tickets are available for 13-17 year olds (£10 off adult admission tickets).
All under 18s must be accompanied by a full paying adult upon entry and for the duration of the event.
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Reduced admission is only available on the day at all meetings except the Qatar Goodwood Festival and the Three Friday nights. 50% discount for Gordon and Lennox enclosures admission only.
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Goodwood Racecourse is a cashless venue and has no cash machines. If you need cash, a cashback facility is available from any TOTE or Britbet betting shop, with a minimum bet of £10 to receive up to £50 cashback.
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Yes, we have a play area that is located at the east end of the Lennox Enclosure. The playground is for 4-12 year-olds and is situated within the Lennox Enclosure, however, ticket holders for all enclosures are able to make use the playground. The playground is only open when the Lennox Enclosure is open. Please be aware that the playground is not supervised so we recommend adult supervision at all times.
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