Activities at Petworth

Christmas at Petworth: festive traditions through time

Spend the 2021 festive season at Petworth, and discover different Christmas traditions celebrated through the years, including Georgian, Victorian, post-war and the future. From period costumes crafted by hand with garden greenery to mystical future decorations, there will be something for all the family to enjoy.

Summer in the outdoors

Enjoy the longer days of summer with refreshing bright colours blooming in the Pleasure Ground. Discover swathes of buttercups and plenty of warm colours in the garden borders.

A walk through the park at Petworth, inspired by Capability Brown

Enjoy a three mile walk through the 700 acres of parkland sculpted by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, with breath taking views over the park to distant hills towards the South Downs.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Walking your dog at Petworth

We love dogs here at Petworth, in fact Spaniels were the favourite pet of the 3rd Earl of Egremont. We welcome dogs to stretch their legs in Petworth Park and in the garden.

Petworth Deer Park

Find out more about what you can do in the 700 acre Petworth Deer Park from the walks you can wander, the wildlife you can see and further information about dog walking, access and safety.

Petworth Park Family Bat Walk

Grab your torch and join our family friendly night time bat walk this half-term on Thursday 1 June led by our Wildlife Advisor to discover more about local bat species, their behaviour and why they are important to the local wildlife.

Petworth ancient trees walk

Discover more about the amazing ancient trees that dominate the skyline of Petworth Park on this circular walk.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)

Guided walks in Petworth Park

New for 2019 we are running some guided walks of the park where you can find out more about the park's history with one of our knowledgeable guides on a two hour tour. Booking is essential.

Capability Brown's Pleasure Grounds

Take a stroll around the Pleasure Grounds on this Capability Brown inspired walk enjoying the artificial landscape that he created.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Petworth Park...through Turner’s eyes

Discover the views that inspired England’s greatest landscape painter, JMW Turner, on this stroll around the park at Petworth.

• Moderate
• 2 hours 30 mins
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Walks at Petworth

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.