From petrol-heads to petticoats: The brilliance of the Goodwood Revival

This is a delicious piece of fun for all ages - and youngsters are amongst the biggest fans.

Walking through the gate of the Goodwood Revival, it’s always difficult to know where to look first. It’s a strange sensation to go from 2016 to 1950 in a matter of paces, as you are immediately thrust into a myriad of activity.

The Revival meeting is truly unlike any other experience. Ladies and gentlemen in period dress step out of the path of oily mechanics wheeling vintage motor cars, as families look on from their picnic rugs. The 1948-1966 era is truly brought to life.

There are few places where you can admire from inches away a series of race-spec 1961 Aston Martin DB5’s rumbling onto the starting grid, whilst being seated on a deck chair listening to an authentic 50s rock ‘n’ roll band. It’s simply surreal yet utterly marvellous.

You cannot help but get sucked into the atmosphere, it’s intoxicating.

This is what is most striking about the Revival, it has transitioned from a purist race meeting to a globally renowned event which caters for all people – whether they are motor enthusiasts or simply enjoy the glitz and glamour of spending a day in vintage attire. It caters for all.