Petworth

Home to an extraordinary collection of art, this magnificent 17th century mansion stands as a monument to the evolving taste of one family over 900 years.

With 700 acres to explore there are endless opportunities for walking at Petworth. Download one of our trails and try out the Park Explorer to get the most out of your stroll.

Learn more about how the history of Petworth has been shaped over time with our weekly programme of talks and tours running every weekday from 18 March.

There's colour abound at Petworth this autumn with warm colours of russet and gold on the leaves of our ancient trees in the deer park and hear the crunch underfoot as you wander the woodland walk in the Pleasure Ground.

With a herd of over 900 fallow dear roaming the 700 acre park you may see this autumn spectacle as the young bucks battle for a mate during the rutting season.

Check out our Hallowe'en activities this October half-term. Will you be enrolling in our Witches and Wizards Academy or taking on our spine tingling trail?

From 28 October to 3 December visit the Mixed Emotions Exhibition in the Servants' Quarters Gallery and see a range of photos taken by visitors that capture what Petworth means to them.

We have lots in store for families at Petworth from indoor activities, outdoors trails, craft making and even things for our littlest of visitors. Here's a list of four fun things to try and our upcoming events.

During a visit to Petworth stop by the Audit Room café and enjoy a meal in the historic surroundings of the Servants' Quarters.

Take inspiration from Petworth's unique art collection and landscape deer park and find the perfect mementoes and gifts to take home in our two gift shops.

The Great Storm that devastated England’s south coast in 1987 left a 245-year-old Lebanon cedar tree strewn across the grounds of historic Petworth Mansion. Read the memories of Martin Sadler, now a Senior Gardener at Petworth, three decades after the event and what Petworth has done to restore the countryside.

Read all about the conservation work we are carrying out in the park in partnership with Natural England to restore the view that inspired JMW Turner's 'Dewy Morning' and encourage new birdlife.

Read more about our work to restore the North Lawn beds around the North Gallery to a design referred to in a tithe map from the 1890s.

Visit Petworth with your group and explore a 17th century mansion and deer park designed by Capability Brown.

This year marks 200 years since the tragic death of Britain's beloved heir Princess Charlotte Augusta. A handful of paintings capturing pivotal moments of her life and death are on display in the North Gallery at Petworth. See these paintings for yourself and discover how you can commemorate the life of Princess Charlotte at Claremont Landscape Garden, her cherished home.

As we draw closer to Bonfire night, did you know the origins of this occasion comes from the 1605 Gunpowder Plot? Find out about the connection Petworth has with this failed attempt to assassinate the King of England and destroy Parliament.

Celebrate one of the world’s greatest playwrights at Petworth. The extraordinary art collection, the finest in the National Trust’s care, contains several examples of artists interpreting Shakespeare’s works.

Take a look at eight important paintings we have highlighted for you to look out for on your visit. These are just some of the extraordinary works on display.

Learn more about the great collectors at Petworth who amassed the finest art collection in the care of the National Trust.

Petworth is more than just a gallery of paintings and is also home to a vast collection of sculpture, furniture and extraordinary objects. Take a look at our top picks that are not to be missed.