Name: Petworth
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Petworth

National Trust - Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 9LR, UK

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Petworth inspired by Baroque palaces of Europe, the 17th-century Petworth House displays one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust. See the state rooms featuring paintings and sculpture, including artwork by Van Dyck, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough.

Petworth House’s history has been created by one family over 900 years, with the collection highlighting a journey through history including the Gunpowder Plot and Napoleonic Wars. Collection highlights include the earliest English globe in existence, dating to 1592, and carvings by Grinling Gibbons.

Prices starts from £15.40 with for adults, £7.70 for Child and £23.10 for Family. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

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House and art gallery: 17th-century house with one of the finest National Trust art collections, including works by Van Dyck, Turner and Gainsborough.
Pleasure Garden: 18th-century ‘Capability’ Brown designed garden. Serpentine paths, formal beds, a woodland walk, Ionic Rotunda and Doric Temple.
Deer Park: Explore the 700-acre park designed by ‘Capability’ Brown with views of the South Downs, fallow deer, woods and two lakes.
Historic kitchens: Mid-18th-century Servants’ Quarters, once home to 40 servants. Steam-powered technology was refitted in the kitchen after an 1872 fire.
Things to know before you visit: Inspired by the imposing palaces of Europe, Petworth House was rebuilt in the 17th century with grand state rooms designed to display wealth, taste and royal connections. Arranged as they were when the 3rd Earl of Egremont lived here, see the state rooms of this English ‘Versailles’ just as visiting artists like JMW Turner did. Across the courtyard you can explore more about life 'below stairs' in the Historic Kitchens of the Servants' Quarters.
Family-friendly things to do at Petworth House and Park: With plenty of space to run, jump and play there's lots of fun for families at Petworth. Explore the Pleasure Garden and park, while looking for deer on your family walk, and discover games and activities throughout the school holidays.
The Pleasure Garden at Petworth: The garden at Petworth House was designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown during the 18th century. Brown removed the formal features that had previously existed here and introduced colourful informal planting, winding paths and impressive monuments with views over the surrounding landscape. Open all year round, you're welcome to bring your dog to enjoy the garden with you.
The Deer Park at Petworth: The 700-acre Deer Park at Petworth is one of the finest surviving and unspoilt examples of an English landscape designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Boasting far-reaching views of the South Downs, the historic park is an ideal place to escape the crowds, take an invigorating walk and let the children run wild. Petworth Park is open for you and your dog to enjoy every day of the year.
Second-hand bookshop: Located in the Servants' Quarters, in the old Lower Servants Dining Room, the second-hand bookshop offers a wide range of books, including collectible titles.
Shopping: Servants' Quarters shop for gifts, home accessories and locally sourced products. Art shop for books and materials. Plant sales and garden accessories at our visitor car park.

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Parking: The Main Car Park is on the A283, for access to House, Gardens and Park via Gardens. There is 700 yards from the car park to the house up a steep incline. The North car park for Petworth Park is further north on the A283, signposted 'Petworth Park'. Members, please scan cards on the machines and charges apply to non members in both car parks. Electric vehicle charging points are available. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.
Food & Drinks: Audit Room Café in the Servants’ Quarters, open from 10.30am. Café serves drinks, sweet treats, and lunch options including hot and cold food, such as sandwiches and pasties. Eat in or takeaway option available.
Toilet: Toilets located in the car park and Servants' Quarters. Accessible toilets available at both points.
Dogs allowed: Dogs on short leads are welcome in the Pleasure Garden and under close control in Petworth Park. Assistance dogs only in Petworth House, Servants' Quarters and Café.

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Petworth ancient trees walk: Petworth Park is home to some of the country's oldest and most venerable beeches, limes and oaks, including one that dates back to the Norman Conquest. Discover more about the ancient trees that dominate the skyline of Petworth on this circular walk.
Petworth Park through Turner's eyes: Discover the views that inspired England's greatest landscape painter, JMW Turner, who was a frequent guest at Petworth, returning year after year thanks to his friendship with George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837). Stroll around the glassy lake where the artist regularly fished and take in the views captured in his paintings, ‘Dewy Morning’ and 'Sunset, Fighting Bucks'. Stop in afterwards to view the collection at Petworth House, home to 20 Turner oil paintings – the largest collection outside of the Tate.
Capability Brown's Pleasure Gardens walk: Take a 1-mile (1.6km) circular stroll around the Pleasure Garden, to see the monuments introduced by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The Pleasure Gardens were laid out in the 16th century and re-developed by 'Capability' Brown in the late 18th century. He suggested sites for the Doric Temple and Ionic Rotunda to give impressive views both to and from the structures, introduced a ha-ha between the Pleasure Gardens and in the Park designed winding paths from the House and around the grounds.
Capability Brown's parkland walk: Enjoy a 3-mile (4.8km) walk through the 700 acres (2.8sq km) of parkland sculpted by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, with breathtaking views over the park to distant hills towards the South Downs.

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6 January - 1 March:

Adult(18+): £15.40 with Gift Aid & £14.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £7.70 with Gift Aid & £7.00 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £38.50 with Gift Aid & £35.00 without Gift Aid.
1 Adult + 3 Children: £23.10 with Gift Aid & £21.00 without Gift Aid.

2 March - 31 October:

Adult(18+): £23.10 with Gift Aid & £21.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £11.60 with Gift Aid & £10.50 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £57.80 with Gift Aid & £52.50 without Gift Aid.
1 Adult + 3 Children: £34.70 with Gift Aid & £31.50 without Gift Aid.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/petworth#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/petworth#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: 10:30 - 15:30
Deer Park: 08:00 - 18:00
Pleasure Garden: 10:00 - 16:00
Second-hand Bookshop: 10:30 - 15:30

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/petworth#place-opening-times

Address: National Trust - Petworth House and Park, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 9LR, UK

Post Code: GU28 9LR

Council: Chichester

County: West Sussex

By road: Both the House and Park car parks are located on the A283. From the A272 drive north away from the centre of Petworth town, follow the brown signs 'Petworth House' for Main Car Park or 'Petworth Park' for North Car Park.
On foot: Start in Petworth town centre and then walk up the shallow hill along Lombard Street away from the Co-op and Leconfield Hall towards St Mary's Church. At the end of Lombard Street, facing the church the pedestrian entrance to Petworth House and Garden is across Church Street and on your left. What3Words (church Lodge) - songbird.trailing.poses To access Deer Park only - Facing St. Mary's Church, follow the road to the right, round the side of the church. Enter through gates on the left side of the road into The Cowyard. Walk to the bottom of Cowyard and enter the Cow Tunnel and into the Park.
By train: Pulborough 5¼ miles - No. 1 Stagecoach bus service between Worthing and Midhurst passes Pulborough train station.
By bus: No.1 Stagecoach service between Worthing and Midhurst (passes Pulborough train station), No. 99 Compass service from Chichester to Petworth. Alight in Petworth town centre and then walk up the shallow hill along Lombard Street away from the Co-op and Leconfield Hall towards St Mary's Church. At the end of Lombard Street, facing the church the pedestrian entrance to Petworth House and Garden is across Church Street and on your left. To access Deer Park only - Facing St. Mary's Church, follow the road to the right, round the side of the church. Enter through gates on the left side of the road into The Cowyard. Walk to the bottom of Cowyard and enter the Cow Tunnel and into the Park. For information on Petworth town visit http://discoverpetworth.uk/ What3Words (Church Lodge) - songbird.trailing.poses
Cycling: Cycle parking available at Main Car Park only. Follow brown signs for 'Petworth House' on A283 What3Words (Main Car Park) - padlock.thud.solve.
Parking: The Main Car Park is on the A283, for access to House, Gardens and Park via Gardens. There is 700 yards from the car park to the house up a steep incline. The North car park for Petworth Park is further north on the A283, signposted 'Petworth Park'. Members, please scan cards on the machines and charges apply to non members in both car parks. Electric vehicle charging points are available. Drivers will require their own cables to charge.