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.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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1 Adult, 3 Children | £28.50 per group |
Adult | £19.00 per ticket |
Child | £9.50 per ticket |
Family | £47.50 family |
Pricing can vary throughout the year. Please check the website.
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
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
House (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:30 |
Bank Holiday | 10:30 | - 16:30 |
Deer Park (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 08:00 | - 20:00 |
Bank Holiday | 08:00 | - 20:00 |
Pleasure Gardens (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Opening times may vary throughout the year.
The House and Pleasure Garden are closed on 24th and 25th December.