Heritage Open Days
Visit for free for Heritage Open Weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us over the Heritage Open Days weekend to explore the extraordinary art collection in the striking state rooms of the Baroque inspired House. Take a stroll in the expansive 'Capability' Brown landscaped Park, where you might spot some of the fallow deer herd. Relax in the Pleasure Garden, the perfect place for a picnic. Discover more about Petworth's history and collection in a guided tour of the house. Tickets allocated on a first come, first served basis. There will also be 10 minute highlight talks throughout the day. See the board by the house entrance for talk and tour times and topics on the day.
Visitors will also be able to see our exhibition 'Expressions in Blue: Monumental Porcelain by Felicity Aylieff', which features towering sculptures on display throughout the house and two monolithic obelisks in the ground.
We will be open for free for Heritage Open Days on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026.
Times
The basics
- Suitability for children
Suitable for families
Upcoming events
Atmospheric landscape painting in oils – inspired by Turner at Petworth House
Delve into the world of Turner in this oil painting course that takes you through skills and techniques to build and create atmosphere in landscape paintings.
Summer Family Trail: Adventures in Blue
Step into a world of colour, creativity, and imagination on this fun family trail.
Expressions in Blue: Monumental Porcelain by Felicity Aylieff
Towering sculptures by renowned ceramicist Felicity Aylieff are being exhibited at Petworth House and Park. The exhibition takes place across the whole property including installations throughout the house, and in the grounds.
Fun Art Fridays
Drop-in for some fun and creative activities inspired by the 'Expressions in Blue' exhibition.