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About Goodwood
Set in 12,000 acres of
rolling Sussex Downland, Goodwood has long been famous for both its
natural beauty and its legendary hospitality.
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The home of the Dukes of
Richmond for over 300 years, Goodwood House, designed by James
Wyatt, contains one of the finest collections of English paintings
and French porcelain and furniture in England.
The
Regency State Apartments are adorned with views of London by Canaletto; sporting scenes depicting the Estate, by Stubbs; and family
and royal portraits by Van Dyck, Lely and Reynolds, as well as an
unique collection of Sèvres porcelain, decorated with colourful and
exotic birds, commissioned at the factory in the 18th century.
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The House has a long-established education programme focusing on art,
history and architecture, with a dedicated Education Officer and
specialist Education Guides. It aims to promote life-long learning and
offers a wide range of educational opportunities for students of all
ages from primary to secondary, through undergraduate and graduate,
and up to adults and mature students. Education occurs by means of
both guided tours and activities.
Goodwood enjoys an exceptional variety and unique mixture of
activities, ranging from horseracing, motor racing, flying, golf and
shooting. It even has its very own hotel and spa. Goodwood offers a
comprehensive and exciting range of activities specifically for
children: both recreational and educational.
The first private horse race at Goodwood took place in 1801. Today,
over 200 years later, the Racecourse hosts 21 days of top class racing
and entertainment from May to October each year. The culmination and
climax of the English summer season is the five-day Festival meeting
known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, held at the end of July, which combines
competitive and thrilling racing with fashion and style, and is very
much the place to be and be seen. Other highlights during the season
include the popular evening race meetings on Fridays in June - the
perfect start to the weekend - and the Family Fun Days, which provide
entertainment for young and old racegoers alike.
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