Explore Petworth House and Servants' Quarters at Petworth

Rooms of Petworth House may be closed for our annual winter clean but there is still plenty of activity indoors at Petworth. This season we're highlighting some of our most precious works. In the North Gallery and Chapel see works by Royal Academicians as part of the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy and from 26 January discover our newest exhibition. Visit us again from 26 March to see the full extent of the state rooms.

The North Gallery at Petworth House

Inside Petworth House and Servants' Quarters

The North Gallery at Petworth House

Petworth's Royal Academicians: 10 champions of British art 

While a selection of the rooms in Petworth House are closed for important conservation work we are shining the light on the North Gallery and Chapel. From 2 January see an exhibit that highlights 10 masterpieces by founders and members of the Royal Academy that shaped the course of British art.

The Duet, Gabriel Metsu

Prized Possessions at Petworth House 

Find out more about the Prized Possessions - Dutch Paintings from National Trust Houses exhibition that ran from 26 January and 24 March 2019.

The Historic Kitchen in the Servants' Quarters at Petworth House and Park

The Servants' Quarters 

Find out more about the rooms in the Servants' Quarters and get a sense of what life was like for the staff at Petworth.

A deep clean of the ceramics in the Little Dining Room
Petworth   West Sussex

Why are some rooms closed?

Petworth was never built to receive the 160,000 visitors it has every year. To ensure we can look after the house, the collection and the interiors we close off rooms over the winter to ensure Petworth can survive for as long as possible for future generations to enjoy.

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History

The West Front of the Petworth mansion from the Pleasure Ground

Tudor manor house to English 'Versailles': A history of Petworth House 

Discover more about the transformation of the manor house from Tudor origin to present day palatial house.

A photograph of St Mary's Church in Petworth

The history of Petworth Town 

Find out more about the history of Petworth town and how it has connected to Petworth House and Park for generations. Petworth House is part of the Petworth Heritage Partnership, a celebration of the history of this remarkable town which you can explore through a virtual experience.

Painting of George O'Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont

The Petworth family tree  

Explore the history of the family at Petworth and understand how their surviving collection of art and sculpture reflects the passage of major historic events. Download a family tree to help get your bearings before you visit the mansion.