Goodwood

Goodwood is a rural estate in West Sussex, England, centered on Goodwood House near the market town of Chichester. It has long been the principal seat of the Dukes of Richmond and Gordon, a peerage dating from the 17th century. Over the centuries the estate has developed as a country house and working estate, with parkland, agricultural land, and woodland.

The estate covers about 12,000 acres and includes formal gardens, woodlands, and farmland. Goodwood House and its grounds are a major tourist and event site, with portions of the property open to visitors on designated days and throughout the year for various activities and exhibitions.

Goodwood is notable for its motorsport heritage. The estate contains the Goodwood Circuit and hosts prominent events such as the Festival of Speed, an annual hill-climb and motorsport festival, and the Goodwood Revival, a multi-day event that recreates mid-20th-century racing and fashion. The estate also includes Goodwood Racecourse, which stages flat horse racing during the season.

Beyond racing and events, the Goodwood Estate operates as a working estate with farming and forestry activities and engages in charitable and cultural initiatives. Management is carried out by the Goodwood Estate Company on behalf of the Dukes of Richmond and Gordon, integrating heritage, sport, and agricultural enterprises within the Sussex countryside.