Summer in the Pleasure Ground

Temple with close up of buttercups

Visit Petworth this summer for a delightful sea of wild flowers in the meadow and the Pleasure Ground.

Petworth is normally known for its gnarled and twisted ancient trees standing proudly in the park but it's also somewhere to enjoy refreshing summer colour of wildflowers and warm hues in the Pleasure Ground borders.

New for 2017 see the Servants' Quarters border blooming with cheery asters, helleniums and crocosmia, sure to brighten up your day with seating available nearby to enjoy a light lunch, snack or drink.

The new servants' quarters border designed by Lady Egremont.
Warm colours in the servants' quarters border

Look out for the signs of summr with a walk around the monuments of the Pleasure Grounds or take a longer stroll around the 700 acre park.

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Enjoy breathtaking views towards the South Downs

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.

A family enjoying a picnic in Petworth Park
Petworth   West Sussex

Picnics at Petworth

There's plenty of places to enjoy a picnic at Petworth and make the most of the warm summer weather. You can even pick up some food and drink to enjoy outside.

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