Deer Rut Guided Walk
Discover more about the annual deer rut in the Park on this two hour guided walk.
- Booking essential
Find out why deer rut and how we measure the quality of the deer on this guided walk. There is a chance we might see some examples so we recommend bringing binoculars.
Walks will run on 20th, 21st & 22nd and 27th, 28th & 29th October 10.30am - 12.30pm.
The walk will meet in the main visitor Car Park for Petworth House.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 |
| Child | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0334 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 7 +. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Meeting point
Please meet at the main visitor car park for the House 15 minutes before the start time of the walk.
- What to bring and wear
This walk will be outdoors on some uneven ground. Please come prepared for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
- Accessibility
This is a two hour walk through the Park which will involve some uneven ground and inclines. A reasonable level of fitness is required.
- Other
Assistance dogs only. If you wish to visit Petworth House after the walk, normal admission applies. The parking and meeting point for the walk is in the main car park for Petworth House. Adult tickets are £5 each, children are free but please book as spaces are limited.
Upcoming events
Turner's Vision at Petworth
For the first time in 20 years, a specially curated selection of JMW Turner’s artistic studies of Petworth will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. These rarely seen works give a fascinating insight into Turner’s methods.
Heritage Open Days
Visit for free for Heritage Open Weekend on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September.
Expressive fibres – fine art textile feltwork
For artists and makers with an interest in textiles, wishing to explore material behaviours and the wet felting technique. This course is based at West Dean College.
Watercolour painting for beginners – 'en plein air'
Petworth offers the unique opportunity to explore the wonders of watercolour in this iconic location. From blank paper to finished work, your tutor will help and encourage you to learn and gain confidence.