FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
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 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.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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.
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 Fiat S76 or "Beast of Turin" is a Goodwood favourite and can usually be heard before it is seen at #FOS
The stunning fish which adorn the walls of the main corridor are hand crafted and represent the fishing documents from Gordon Castle of 1864-1898.
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.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
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!
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
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.
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.
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
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 iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
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.
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 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 exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
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 red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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
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).
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
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).
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
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!
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).
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
While the Revival isn’t set to open its gates until September, the team is already getting into the full swing of things in preparation. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s ultra-chic Goodwood Revival creative reveal and the man behind the lens…
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Goodwood Revival
Three epic days, 150,000 guests and a mighty dose of Goodwood Revival spirit. With just months to wait until the weekend of the year is upon us, the Estate is a buzz with the intricate details that make for an event to remember.
And one person whose skills have been enlisted to create some of that buzz is luxury fashion photographer Matt Hind. Matt, who has shot for the likes of H&M, Ralph Lauren, Virgin and Vanity Fair, brings his creative skills to the Revival party by capturing the true essence of the style and grace that makes it such a fabulous event in this year’s master creative:
“Goodwood Revival is an extraordinary event. I have been fortunate to attend many times over the last 10 years, taking portraits for Men’s File magazine, so I was excited to be asked to be part of the creative team that developed and produced a campaign to promote this year’s event,” says Matt.
Shot here on the Goodwood Estate in September 2023, showing it in all its elegant glory, this year’s creative was captured on the hillclimb – previous shoots have taken place at the Motor Circuit and other picturesque settings around the Estate. This intentional move was to showcase the road to the Goodwood Revival and the joy of driving to the event on stunning Sussex roads.
Thomas Drinkwater, Goodwood’s Event Marketing Manager is integral to the Revival weekend and has a clear vision when it comes to the hero creative: “From the historic motor racing to the sustainable fashion stories, capturing all the different elements that makes Goodwood Revival so special in one advert is quite a challenge. Matt’s carefully crafted shoot managed to encapsulate the iconic glamour that so many adore about Revival.”
If you’ve been to the Revival, you’ll appreciate that part of what makes it such a memorable weekend is the top-to-toe efforts that guests put in to look just the part. It’s this flawless style that Matt wanted to capture in this year’s creative, which can be spotted in prime spots such as major railways stations up and down the country, (including Brighton, London Victoria and Gatwick Airport) and in the national press.
“For Goodwood Revival it is always important to have a clear understanding of how to channel the cultural and visual aesthetics of a particular era relevant to the Goodwood race circuit’s history. For this year’s event we chose the early 1960s. The aim is to accurately reference the period with styling, casting and choice of car, bring it back to life and yet keep it relevant for a modern audience,” says Matt.
The conceptualising process took place several weeks before the shoot, with the full support of his Grace, the Duke of Richmond and the wider team to ensure it was successful. As well as being a master behind the camera, Matt also captured some eye-catching video footage which will be shared on our Goodwood channels in the coming months.
With any outdoor shoot – and indeed, event – the team runs the risk of battling the elements on the day. “The weather forecast for the time of the shoot was forecast to be atrocious, necessitating a dramatic last-minute change of plan, not straightforward with a crew of 20, including models, stylists, hair and make-up, drivers, cameramen and assistants, all required to achieve the final result. Fortunately, on the day of the actual shoot we had perfect conditions,” shares Matt.
With the sun shining and the crew in place, Matt shares what made for a triumphant day: “The behind-the-scenes production required to get a great team together is significant. The Goodwood motorsport team has fantastic relationships with owners of beautiful and rare vintage cars and this year’s shoot would not have been possible without their enthusiastic support.”
Working on a campaign like this is particularly satisfying for a photographer, Matt shares: “The final image needs to reference the authentic origins of Goodwood motor sport but excite and inspire and remind us just how exciting Goodwood Revival is.”
Ready for the Revival? The Revival early bird ends on 30 April so be sure to secure your tickets soon and remember – kids go free.
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Goodwood Revival