Petworth House & Park

Type:National Trust Property

London Road, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9LR

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A view across the lake towards the house at Petworth House & Park

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About

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.

Access to the House is step-free, with designated parking provided for visitors with disabilities and transport available between the car park and the House. The art collection in Petworth House is on the ground floor with level access. There are some steps to the bedrooms and to access rooms in the Servants' Quarters. The Pleasure Garden has some uneven and sloped pathways. An accessible map showing surfaces, steps and slopes is available from visitor reception.

The Servants’ Quarters, including the historic kitchens, show a glimpse into the life of the people who worked here.

Outside, the Pleasure Garden features formal borders, woodland walks, and architectural features, such as the Ionic Rotunda. The 700-acre Deer Park, which was transformed in the 1750s and early 1760s by the landscape architect Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, is home to ancient trees and fallow deer.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
1 Adult, 3 Children£31.50 per group
Adult£21.00 per ticket
Childfrom £9.50 to £10.50 per ticket
Family£52.50 family
Group rate£19.50 per group

Pricing can vary throughout the year. Please check the website.

Facilities

Accessibility - Food and Drink

  • Dietary requirements catered for - A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements. 
  • Table service as standard or on request   - Table service is available as standard or on request. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet - There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.  

Accessibility - General

  • Additional detailed accessibility information:
  • Assistive listening system - There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.   
  • Disability awareness / equality training - Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. 
  • Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people - Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. 
  • Facilities for assistance dogs - Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby. 
  • Lift  - There are lift(s) available.  An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
  • Map / floorplan showing accessibility facilities - A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available.  
  • Seating at regular intervals - Seating is available at regular intervals.  
  • Single-level - The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds. 
  • Step-free access to all or most areas - There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. 
  • Step-free entrance - There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas - A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. 

Accessibility - Parking

  • Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.
  • Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance - There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance. 

Catering

  • Café

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Lockers available
  • Public toilets
  • Shop
  • Wireless internet (WiFi) connection available

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
  • Cash Accepted
  • Groups Accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Group Discount

Map & Directions

Road Directions

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.
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. Sat Nav: The nearest postcode to input for the Petworth House main car park is GU28 9LR - follow brown 'Petworth House' signs. What3Words (Main Car Park) - padlock.thud.solve North Car Park postcode is GU28 9LS, follow brown 'Petworth Park' signs. What3Words (North Car Park) - either.umbrellas.singing

Public Transport Directions

Train - Pulborough 51⁄4 miles - No. 1 Stagecoach bus service between Worthing and Midhurst passes Pulborough train station.

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

Opening Times

House (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:30 - 16:30
Bank Holiday10:30 - 16:30
Deer Park (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday08:00 - 20:00
Bank Holiday08:00 - 20:00
Pleasure Gardens (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 17:00

* Opening times may vary throughout the year.

The House and Pleasure Garden are closed on 24th and 25th December.