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".
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 horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
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.
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.
FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Each room is named after one of the hounds documented in January 1718, including Dido, Ruby and Drummer.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
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 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 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”.
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.
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 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!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
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.
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.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
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 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.
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
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 Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
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.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
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From spectacular spitfires to rare machines like the Spartan Executive, The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation celebrates historic aircraft and is regularly cited as a highlight for Revival visitors. You don’t want to miss it...
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Experiential moments at the Goodwood Revival are out of this world. In 2023, we saw a time-travelling 1950s circus as we celebrated The Greatest Show on Earth. From flash mobs and dances to retro live music, there’s a surprise around each corner.
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With an incredible line-up of DJs and live music across the event, there are countless places to cut a rug at Goodwood Revival. Whether you’re jiving at Gasoline Alley next to Gate 2, bopping Over the Road or getting down at Revive & Thrive, your feet won’t stay still for long...
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Goodwood Revival is the perfect place to source incredible vintage and second-hand fashion. From true vintage pieces in the Arcade d’Aubigny and pre-owned luxury looks in Revive & Thrive, to the various pop-up boutiques across the event, it’s a totally unique shopping experience.
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Goodwood Revival revisits the halcyon days of the Motor Circuit - 1948-1966 - an era of constant innovation in fashion design. Embrace the glamorous aesthetic with your own sartorial statements and become part of the Revival mies en scène. Need a little guidance? Enjoy the Revival Style Guide.
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What better way to perfect your Revival look than with a retro hairstyle? The expert team at Betty’s Salons will create a ‘do to compliment your outfit – a 1940s Victory Roll, perhaps, or the classic 1960s beehive – at these highly photogenic period salons.
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Only at Goodwood can you get this close to such significant classic cars doing what they do what they were built to do: race. The stakes are unfathomably high as these priceless vehicles hurtle around the historic circuit.
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Famous drivers from across the motorsport disciplines – including F1, Indy, Le Mans and NASCAR – come to compete, breathing new life into the history of racing.
“I love this more than Christmas. I’m looking forward to every single race, every single nut, every single bolt, every single tire, every single steering wheel. Best thing ever! I love it here!”
Chris Evans
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