Petworth, West Sussex GU28 9LR
Petworth House and Park
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8.2
Wildland
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Why it's Wildland
8.2A 17th-century mansion set within a 700-acre deer park, with an art and sculpture collection and a landscape associated with J.M.W. Turner.
Petworth brings together a substantial historic house, a celebrated art collection and a sweeping deer-park landscape. It earns its place as a full, varied visit rather than simply a stop to admire the façade.
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The experience
Allow a half day to combine the house and its collection with time in the deer park or pleasure garden. The National Trust lists a second-hand bookshop and café in the Servants’ Quarters. Confirm which areas are open and the current admission arrangements before setting out.
Things to do
Explore the house’s art and sculpture collection
Visit the 17th-century mansion and see its internationally important art and sculpture collection.
About 2–3 hours for the attraction, according to the supplied visitor listing.
Visit the Historic Kitchens
The National Trust lists Historic Kitchens as a visitor area; check whether they are open on your chosen date.
Walk through the deer park
Take in the parkland surrounding the house. The supplied National Trust page lists the Deer Park separately from the house and pleasure garden.
Browse the second-hand bookshop
The National Trust lists a second-hand bookshop in the Servants’ Quarters; check its current opening time.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 2–3 hours for the house and collection, according to the supplied visitor listing; allow additional time for the walk from the car park.
Quick escape: choose house or park
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Check current opening times and admission before travelling.
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Choose the house and collection, or focus on the deer park and pleasure garden, according to what is open.
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If visiting the house, allow for the National Trust’s stated 10–15-minute walk from the car park.
Half day · Half day
Half day: house, park and Servants’ Quarters
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Check which parts of the site are open and plan around their separate hours.
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Visit the house and explore its art and sculpture collection.
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Spend time in the deer park or pleasure garden if open.
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Finish at the Audit Room Café or second-hand bookshop in the Servants’ Quarters, checking current opening times.
Verified history
The supplied sources describe Petworth as a 17th-century mansion in a 700-acre deer park and identify its art and sculpture collection. The National Trust page lists the house, deer park, pleasure garden and Historic Kitchens as distinct visitor areas. The supplied information does not substantiate more detailed ownership or event history.
Hidden details
The distance from car park to house — The National Trust says the main car park is 700 yards from the house, up a steep incline, and gives a 10–15-minute walk between car park and house. Factor this into arrival and access planning.
Different areas have different hours — The supplied National Trust information lists separate opening times for the house, deer park, pleasure garden, kitchens, café and bookshop. Check the current calendar rather than assuming the whole site opens and closes together.
When to go
· Check the current opening calendar and plan around the separate hours for the house, park and garden.
The supplied National Trust page shows that access and prices vary across seasons and dates; it does not establish a single best season for a visit.
Check the forecast and current site information before travelling; no specific weather guidance is supplied.
What to look for
Inside, look for the paintings and sculpture collection and the Historic Kitchens. Outside, take in the relationship between the house, surrounding parkland and lake.
The story
Historic country house, art collection and designed parkland
Best time to go
Check the National Trust’s current opening information; the supplied page gives seasonal dates and prices.
Plan around the current opening calendar rather than assuming the house, park and garden share the same hours; their listed opening times differ.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
History lovers · Art lovers · Walkers · Families
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: 10am-5pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
National Trust visitor destination with a house, deer park and pleasure garden. Check current opening times, admission and access arrangements before visiting.
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Parking
The National Trust lists a main car park on the A283 and a separate North Car Park for the deer park. The main car park is 700 yards from the house, up a steep incline; a £4 charge is listed, free for members. Check current arrangements before travelling.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
The National Trust lists the Audit Room Café in the Servants’ Quarters, serving drinks, sweet treats and hot and cold lunch options, including sandwiches and pasties. Check current opening times.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and seating. The National Trust notes a steep incline and a 700-yard walk from the main car park to the house; check current access information for your needs.
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Cost
Paid; National Trust admission prices vary by date. Check current prices before visiting.
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Water
A lake is visible in the National Trust’s supplied image description; no water activity or access permission is evidenced.
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Around Petworth House and Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
