Activities at Petworth
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, access and safety.
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 2019 until 18 March 2020 we are allowing dogs in to the Pleasure Ground on a trial basis.
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.
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)
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.