Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 - Thursday

The Goodwood Festival of Speed occurs each year as a motorsports festival showcasing a diverse array of contemporary and vintage racing vehicles. The world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture returns for a glorious long weekend with over 210,000 visitors making their way to Goodwood House. Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, the Festival of Speed is motorsport’s ultimate summer garden party and involves a challenging hill climb and various other activities.

In 1993, the inception of the Goodwood Festival of Speed can be attributed to Lord March, later known as the Duke of Richmond, with the primary aim of reintroducing motor racing to the Goodwood estate. This location held a significant place in the history of British motor racing. Upon acquiring the estate in the early 1990s, Lord March was eager to revive motor racing activities at the Goodwood Circuit. However, due to the absence of the requisite permit for holding races at the circuit, he opted to organise the festival on his own estate grounds.

The festival is strategically planned not to coincide with the Formula One season, ensuring that enthusiasts have the opportunity to witness both Formula One cars and vehicles from the rich history of motor racing tackling the hill climb. Over four days guests are treated to an overwhelming mix of fast cars, legendary drivers and all-encompassing pursuit of speed. Enjoy getting close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track; nowhere else will you enjoy such unrestricted access to the machines and the drivers who made them famous.

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Surtees

The ultimate insider’s experience of Festival of Speed, Surtees combines unparalleled views of the action, exceptional cuisine prepared for you by Michelin-starred chef Ollie Dabbous, personalised concierge service and access to ‘Only at Goodwood’ moments with the unique, adrenaline-fuelled atmosphere of the event.

This unmatched Festival of Speed experience is named in honour of the incomparable John Surtees. John was already a seven-time world champion on motorcycles, and winner of six Isle of Man TTs, when, in 1960, he switched to cars. Four years later, he won the Formula 1 World Championship, becoming the first, and still the only, person to win world championships on both two and four wheels. A lifelong friend of Goodwood, he became a patron of Festival of Speed in 1993.

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Clark

Perfectly positioned for spectacular trackside views of one of the most challenging points on the hill, Clark is ideal for sharing a day of incredible motorsport and excellent hospitality with your guests. You will share a memorable Festival Speed experience with your guests as you take in views of Molecomb Corner. Renowned for its enviable proximity to the Formula 1 paddock and the dramatic views of the action from its impressive position, the Clark’s open style welcomes guests to enjoy superb service and delicious food.

Namesake Jim Clark was a commanding presence on the track – widely accepted as the best driver in the world from the retirement of Stirling Moss in 1962 until his untimely death in 1968. As well as two Formula 1 World Championships, he won the 1965 Indianapolis 500, and competed with great success in sports cars, saloons and even rally cars, as well as single-seaters. He was a regular at Goodwood, winning the last two Formula 1 races at the circuit in 1964 and ’65, and sharing the historic lap record of 1m20.4s with fellow Scot Sir Jackie Stewart.

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Moss

Home to effortless entertaining at the festival, our private trackside Moss Pavilions are perfect for sharing a memorable Festival of Speed experience with your guests. Located close to the popular Supercar Paddock and all the incredible motorsport action on the hill, Moss Pavilions enjoy superb views of the start straight from their impressive position. With excellent service and delicious food, you are ensured an unforgettable day at the festival.

Moss Pavilions have been named in honour of ‘Mr Goodwood’ himself, the legendary Sir Stirling Moss. Stirling took part in his first race at Goodwood’s first meeting, a day after his 19th birthday, in 1948. He won here more than any other driver, including four consecutive Tourist Trophies from 1958-61, and sadly suffered career-ending injuries in his last race here, on Easter Monday 1962. In retirement, he continued his close ties, becoming a patron of the Festival of Speed in 1993.

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Library Lawn Garden Party

An exclusive garden party in the heart of the action, perfect for small groups and informal entertaining.

Tucked away in the private gardens of Goodwood House, Library Lawn Garden Party offers a relaxed yet refined experience of Festival of Speed.

This oasis is only steps from the action, yet the lively garden party atmosphere, great service, grandstand access and the full-throttle thrills of the festival come together to make for a fun and unforgettable day entertaining guests or sharing with friends and family.

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The Kennels

The Kennels offers a relaxed yet refined experience of Festival of Speed. With Goodwood’s private members’ club as your base for the day, you will have access to an exclusive retreat.

With indoor seating in the elegant dining room and outdoor seating on the terrace, great service, a specially designed menu featuring Goodwood produce – along with grandstand access to take in the full throttle thrills of the festival, you will enjoy a fun and unforgettable day.

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