Petworth House and Park (National Trust)
Petworth House and Park
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AE
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house
Telephone
Information
01798 342207
Learning
01798 343929
Fax
01798 342963
Rebuilt in 1688 by the 'Proud Duke' (Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset) around the ancient manor house of the Percy family, Petworth today houses the largest collection of paintings and sculpture in the care of the National Trust.
Petworth also features a 30-acre woodland garden, which forms part of the Pleasure Ground, and a majestic 700-acre landscaped park designed by 'Capability' Brown which is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England.
Venue Type:
Gallery, Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Special things to see include 19 oil paintings by Turner in the Carved Room and North Gallery, Van Dycks in the Square and Little Dining Rooms, Grinling Gibbons' finest limewood carvings in the Carved Room, Louis Laguerre's Grand Staircase murals and the copper batterie de cuisine in the kitchens.
Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History
Key artists and exhibits
- Capability Brown
- Turner
- Van Dyck
- Titian
- Gainsborough
- Reynolds
- Blake
- Grinling Gibbons
The Fete in the Park
The Petworth community will come together for the seventh year to celebrate this popular traditional fete, with plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy.
Free entry to Petworth Park
When
11am-5pm
Admission
Free
Digger’s Big Weekend
Join Petworth’s archaeology team led by “Digger” Tom Dommett in an all out exploration of the historic deer park.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free with admission
Squirrel Away - Children’s Trail
Rusty our resident squirrel has moved house without leaving a forwarding address and we don’t know where to find her! Her forest friends will help you to track down her new woodland home and once you have solved the mystery you will receive a small prize to squirrel away. Please check website or contact venue for exact activity times.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
When
10am-5pm
Admission
£3.00 per woodland trail.
Squirrel Away - Children’s Trail
Rusty our resident squirrel has moved house without leaving a forwarding address and we don’t know where to find her! Her forest friends will help you to track down her new woodland home and once you have solved the mystery you will receive a small prize to squirrel away. Please check website or contact venue for exact activity times.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
When
10am-5pm
Admission
£3.00 per woodland trail.
Squirrel Away - Children’s Trail
Rusty our resident squirrel has moved house without leaving a forwarding address and we don’t know where to find her! Her forest friends will help you to track down her new woodland home and once you have solved the mystery you will receive a small prize to squirrel away. Please check website or contact venue for exact activity times.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
When
10am-5pm
Admission
£3.00 per woodland trail.
Squirrel Away - Children’s Trail
Rusty our resident squirrel has moved house without leaving a forwarding address and we don’t know where to find her! Her forest friends will help you to track down her new woodland home and once you have solved the mystery you will receive a small prize to squirrel away. Please check website or contact venue for exact activity times.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
When
10am-5pm
Admission
£3.00 per woodland trail.
Squirrel Away - Children’s Trail
Rusty our resident squirrel has moved house without leaving a forwarding address and we don’t know where to find her! Her forest friends will help you to track down her new woodland home and once you have solved the mystery you will receive a small prize to squirrel away. Please check website or contact venue for exact activity times.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 0-4
When
10am-5pm
Admission
£3.00 per woodland trail.
As You Like It
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men stage this performance of William Shakespeare’s famous play in the delightful surroundings of the Pleasure Grounds.
When
7:30-9:30pm
Admission
Adult £15, Child £10
The Woman in the Moon
Pop up performances of John Lyly’s 16th century play in the Pleasure Grounds and Mansion House, staged by students from the University of Sussex.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
NAA
Alice - An Extraordinary Adventure – Family Theatre
Heartbreak Productions will be bringing this much loved children’s classic to life in the beautiful Pleasure Grounds.
When
5-7:30pm
Admission
www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk/ticketsales
Adult £12, Child £6 Family £35
Petworth Food and Wine Festival
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Petworth town as it cooks up another helping of local and seasonal food and drink.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free
Spot the Spaniel
Bring along your four legged friend to Petworth Park and take part in scurries, games and trails.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Spot the Spaniel
Bring along your four legged friend to Petworth Park and take part in scurries, games and trails.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Stirring up the Past
Join our costumed interpreters in the Servants Quarters to discover more about life below stairs. 11:00 - 15:00
Where
The Servants Quarters
Admission
Free. Usual property admission prices apply.
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