Activities at Petworth

Visitor to Petworth park sitting on a wooden bench looking at the view across open countryside of fields and trees with the South Downs in the distance.
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Petworth Deer Park

Petworth, West Sussex

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.

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Walking your dog at Petworth

Petworth, West Sussex

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.

A large Christmas tree decorated with gold ornaments stands in the Marble Hall at Petworth
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Christmas at Petworth: festive traditions through time

Petworth, West Sussex

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.

A formal border of flowers with purple and red and green blooms stands in front of the edge of Petworth House with white framed windows
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Summer in the outdoors

Petworth, West Sussex

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 clump of trees stand on top of a grassy hill as the sun shines through the branches at sunset in Petworth Park
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A walk through the park at Petworth, inspired by Capability Brown

Petworth, West Sussex

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)
A clump of trees stand on top of a grassy hill as the sun shines through the branches at sunset in Petworth Park
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Petworth Park Family Bat Walk

Petworth, West Sussex

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.

A tree that can be left to continue as a hollow shell
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Petworth ancient trees walk

Petworth, West Sussex

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)
Aerial view of Petworth
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Guided walks in Petworth Park

Petworth, West Sussex

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.

The rotunda built in 1766, and daffodils in the park at Petworth House, West Sussex
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Capability Brown's Pleasure Grounds

Petworth, West Sussex

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)
Fighting Bucks, JWM Turner, 1829
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Petworth Park...through Turner’s eyes

Petworth, West Sussex

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)
View of autumnal trees reflected in the lake at Petworth
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Walks at Petworth

Petworth, West Sussex

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.