Petworth House and Park

Petworth House and Park is a National Trust property in Petworth, West Sussex. The architecture of the house was inspired by the Baroque palaces of Europe and has been an ancestral seat of just one family for over 900 years. The house today is a late 17th century Grade 1 listed country house that was rebuilt in 1688 by Charles Seymour the 6th Duke of Somerset and then altered in the 1870s.

Things to do at Petworth House and Park

The staterooms feature works by Van Dyck, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough. A particular highlight is the earliest globe in existence which dates back to 1592. There are many grand staterooms that you can see during your visit. Servants’ quarters offer a glimpse of life below the stairs. You can see domestic rooms and a historic kitchen with a 1000-piece copper batterie de cuisine. There is also a chapel and a gallery.

There are 700 acres of Capability Brown landscaped parkland with a deer park and panoramic views. Enclosed within a ha-ha there are 30 acres of pleasure grounds that were designed to inspire a range of emotions with a Doric temple, a war memorial and an iconic rotunda. There are downloadable walks on the National Trust website. They also often have trails for the kids, especially during the school holidays.

Further Information

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks. You are welcome to bring a picnic.

What are the main things to do?

A historic house you can explore with staterooms and below stairs, extensive parkland and formal gardens with a deer park. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

Free for members of the National Trust. Standard entry is £19 for an adult and £9.50 for a child. Children under 5 are free and other pricing options including family tickets are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.