

For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!


Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style




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 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 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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.


After a fire in 1791 at Richmond House in Whitehall, London, James Wyatt added two great wings to showcase the saved collection at Goodwood. To give unity to the two new wings, Wyatt added copper-domed turrets framing each façade.




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






Many items came from Gordon castle in Scotland when it left family ownership, coming out from storage exclusively for Hound Lodge.






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






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.


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


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


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










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


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.


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


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


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”.


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


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 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 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.








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 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!



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









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.


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto


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.






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 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!




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.


A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam


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


"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto


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


Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.


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).

Enjoy the magic of Christmas with special Christmas candlelit carols in the magnificent Front Hall of Goodwood House.
Enjoy the magic of Christmas with special Christmas candlelit carols in the magnificent Front Hall of Goodwood House.
Warm yourself by the log fires and explore the collection in candle-lit beauty as you join in with traditional carols and some festive favourites led by a local choir, Chantry Quire.
A donation of each ticket sale will be provided to Stonepillow Charity.
Come together, share the festive feeling and celebrate the Christmas season.
Please note, Christmas Afternoon Tea at Goodwood House has now sold out, but tickets are available for the carols.
Tickets for the candlelit carol service are £25 per person with children under 12 years old going free.
Chantry Quire was formed in Chichester in 1999 by Christopher Larley to promote new music and to help local young singers gain experience.
Directed by Peter Allwood since 2016, the choir has 25 voices and now draws singers from across Sussex and beyond, giving concerts in various locations in the area. They perform a wide repertoire, from the Renaissance to the present day.

To make your booking, please click here
Guests booked for our Christmas Afternoon Tea can arrive at Goodwood House from 4:30pm. You are welcome to view the State Apartments before or after you eat.
Guests attending the carols only can arrive at Goodwood House from 6:00pm.
Carols will take place form 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
Please click here to view the Christmas Afternoon Tea menu.
Afternoon Tea with Christmas Carols:
Adults £50.00
Children (4-12) £15.00
Christmas Carols only:
Adult £25.00
Children (0-12) Free of charge
Parking will be complimentary in the Ballroom carpark, at Goodwood House. Please car share where possible.
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking. If you have any questions or queries, please email events@goodwood.com.
You will have access to a bar within Goodwood House to purchase refreshments from. Please note, we are a cashless venue and will not be able to accept cash as payment.
Unfortunately, dogs will not be permitted to attend our Christmas Afternoon Tea and Carol service.
Children under 12 are welcome to attend the carol service free of charge.
If booking the Christmas Afternoon tea, children aged 4 - 12 will be charged £15.00.