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.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
For the first time in 20 years, a wide range of JMW Turner’s artistic studies of the extraordinary landscape at Petworth House and Park will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. Visitors will be able to discover more about his methods, and the impact Petworth had on Britain’s most celebrated artist.
‘Turner’s Vision at Petworth’ will include oil paintings and works on paper on loan from Tate and several private lenders. This range of objects gives a fascinating insight into Turner’s artistic approach, his experiments with colour and use of materials. They tell the story of his connection with the Petworth landscape, and with George O’Brien Wyndham, 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837) who collected many of his works.
In addition to the works on display in the exhibition, visitors will also be able to see the 20 oil paintings by Turner on permanent display in Petworth House, then step into the very landscape which inspired him: Capability Brown’s 700-acre deer park and Pleasure Garden.
This exhibition is part of Turner 250, a year-long festival of special exhibitions and events. Taking place throughout 2025, the programme celebrates 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner.
Admission fees for this exhibition apply to National Trust members. No pre-booking required.
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The basics
- Booking details
Tickets can be purchased at reception on arrival. Normal admission also applies.
- Meeting point
The exhibition is in the exhibition room, in the Servants Quarters.
- Accessibility
There is step free access in the Servants Quarters to the exhibition room. This space is 550m from the main visitor car park. A mobility buggy runs from the car park to the Servants Quarters on request.
Upcoming events
Ship Ahoy! Family Trail
Step into the world of J.M.W. Turner and set sail on an artistic adventure through Petworth House and Garden!
Changing Landscape Exhibition
This exhibition tells the 900-year story of the landscape at Petworth, the people who lived and worked in it, and explores what landscape means to people now and in the past.
Fun Art Fridays
This summer, Petworth House and Garden invites young artists to Fun Art Fridays—a series of hands-on creative sessions inspired by the legendary painter J.M.W. Turner!
Landscape drawing for beginners – inspired by Turner
Learn the basics of landscape drawing, including perspective, scale, tone and composition. Create several drawings in the inspiring environment of Petworth House and see the Turner exhibition.