Goodwood House, designed by James Wyatt, contains one of the finest collections of English paintings and French porcelain and furniture in England and has been the home of the Dukes of Richmond for over 300 years.The annual Goodwood Festival of Speed has established itself as the world's biggest celebration of the motor car.The first private horse race at Goodwood took place in 1801. Today, over 200 years later, the Racecourse hosts 22 days of top class racing and entertainment from May to October each year.
At the park gates is the 94 room The Goodwood Park Hotel which incorporates the country club, golf course and newly built spa, from which visitors can easily access all the unique activities which go to make up this historic sporting estate.