September is probably my favourite month of the year. Temperatures are just right - sunny but not too hot with a soft light, crisp autumn chill and crunching leaves underfoot. Feeling recharged from the summer, it's the perfect time to slow down and unwind... except for when it comes to the Goodwood Revival, a momentous three-day festival held each September at Goodwood Circuit, celebrating the old-school glamour and excitement of motor racing.
As a long-time lover of classic cars, attending the Goodwood Revival is always a treat, and this year was no different. Taking off from London in the Bentley Bentayga V8, a breakfast picnic stop seemed a perfect way to start this motoring weekend. Naturally, the Bentley was equipped with the most sumptuous picnic set: the Linley Hamper by Mulliner. We pulled the champagne reception straight out of the trunk, found a quiet spot to lay on the cashmere picnic rug and savoured some pastries and fruits on plates from the Sublime Collection of Havilland, the renowned French porcelain maker. Despite all of the goodies within this hamper, the crafted chrome finished Bentley Flying 'B' bottle stopper got me playing with the Champagne bottle more than expected...
