Activities at Petworth

Christmas before Tinsel and Turkey at Petworth

Escape the ordinary and step back in time to a bygone Christmas. Discover traditions old and familiar from a time before fairy lights and Christmas trees and learn about the history of the Christmas feast and Georgian dining in the Servants' Quarters.

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 all year around and from 23 April we are allowing dogs in to the Pleasure Ground on a trial basis.

Petworth Deer Park

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

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.

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.

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)

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 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)

Dark Skies Star Party in Petworth Park

Join us as part of the South Down's Dark Skies Festival and go on an evening walk in the Deer Park, see the rising of the full moon and learn more about nocturnal wildlife.

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.

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.