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".
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
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 exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
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
Each room has it's own button to ring for James (your butler) whenever and whatever you need him for.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
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.
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
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
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.
The Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Estate milk was once transformed into ice-creams, bombes, and syllabubs, and the Georgian ice house still stands in the grounds in front of Goodwood House.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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!
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
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.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
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.
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.
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!
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 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 disabled parking at the front of all our public car parks, please display your Blue Badge and you’ll be directed there. There is no need to pre-book in advance.
Alternatively, you can also pre-book our dedicated disabled parking field (Car Park U near the Goodwood Hotel) by contacting the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 who will issue a car label that you will need to gain access.
Much of the site is on grass and gravel, and while we endeavour to maintain good conditions underfoot, there may be uneven ground. We lay over 6km of temporary roads to ease movement around the site where possible.
There are several toilets across the site, which will be clearly indicated on the event map.
Shopmobility are located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. It is essential to pre-book with Shopmobility. If you require a courtesy shuttle direct to Shopmobility, we suggest you access the site from the A27 direction (into Car Park A), which is where the quickest courtesy shuttle to Shopmobility will operate from. This service operates in the reverse for departure.
If you require assistance on event; please contact our Ticket Office to find out more about how to apply for a Personal Assistant ticket
We do offer a complimentary general admission ticket for the personal assistant of those who have a valid PIP or DLA. To book, we kindly ask you to send a scanned copy of your PIP or DLA to ticket.office@goodwood.com. Once received, our Ticket Office team will be in touch with you about booking your tickets.
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We have disabled parking at the front of all our public car parks, please display your Blue Badge and you'll be directed there. If you are worried about accessibility, you can also pre-book our dedicated disabled parking field (Car Park U near the Goodwood Hotel) by contacting the Ticket Office on 01243 755055 who will issue a car label that you will need to gain access.
There are courtesy shuttles in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances; they will drop you at Event Gate 1 or the nearest pedestrian entrance depending on which car park you are in. Shopmobility are located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. Call 0300 500 8085 or visit www.cfirst.org.uk for details.
For full details, please visit our Accessibility page.
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There are raised viewing platforms for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids.
In addition, there are 47 spaces reserved for wheelchairs in the front row of the Pheasantry Grandstand, these tickets can be purchased from our Ticket Office on +44 (0)1243 755055.
Personal assistant tickets for grandstands are complimentary.
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Guests are reminded that the Festival of Speed is on a grassy terrain.
Track Crossing
A track crossing is provided before the Startline, allowing those with accessibility needs to cross the track at almost all times, as opposed to having to wait for track crossings to open between car batches. This will be highlighted on the Goodwood Motorsport App and visitor guide map. Should you require additional assistance, please contact a member of staff.
Toilets
Disabled toilets are available and will be highlighted on the Goodwood Motorsport App and visitor guide map.
A Mobiloo will be on site - a mobile toilet with hoist and changing table. Please bring your own sling if you wish to use the hoist. The Mobiloo unit is located at the toilet block near Gate 1. More information can be found at www.mobiloo.org.uk.
On Site Transport
There is a courtesy shuttle service in all car parks to give assistance to those unable to walk to the event entrances; they will drop you at Event Gate 1 or the closest event pedestrian gate, depending on which car park you are in. Please wait by the Disabled Courtesy Shuttle signs (located within each car park) for assistance or flag down a vehicle as they pass.
A shuttle service using buggies is available within the main event site to help those with accessibility needs get around the different locations and attractions. Please speak to a member of staff who will be able to arrange a shuttle for you.
Shopmobility
Shopmobility are located at Gate 1 and electric and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance from them. It is essential to pre-book with Shopmobility on 0300 500 8085 or by visiting https://www.cfirst.org.uk/events-mobility/
If you require a courtesy shuttle direct to Shopmobility, we suggest you access the site from the A27 direction (into Car Park A), which is where the quickest courtesy shuttle to Shopmobility will operate from. This service operates in the reverse for departure.
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If you would like to find information on bringing an assistance dog to our motorsport events, please read our Goodwood Events Dog Policy and fill out our request form.
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