Discover more at Petworth
Find out when Petworth House and Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We love dogs at Petworth House and Park, in fact spaniels were the favourite pet of the 3rd Earl of Egremont when he lived here. These days dogs are welcome to stretch their legs at Petworth all year round, and with over 700 acres of parkland there are plenty of paths to explore. Assistance dogs are welcome in Petworth House and the Servants' Quarters.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Petworth is a two pawprint rated place.
These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. If there’s a food and beverage outlet, you can have a cup of tea with them, probably outside. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dogs are welcome in the Pleasure Garden and Deer Park. Please stay on the paths in the Pleasure Garden and keep your dog on a short lead. They are allowed off the lead in the Deer Park but must be closely supervised in order to keep the herd of deer safe.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in Petworth House and the Servants’ Quarters.
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Spring and early summer are fawn season in the park for the fallow deer, as the young are born in June and July. Please keep your dogs on leads when you visit during this time to make sure the young deer remain safe. Mother deer often leave their fawns alone in the long grass, so if you find one of these hidden on your walk, please give them space.
Dog waste bins are situated in the main car park, around park entrances and at the far end of the Pleasure Garden, towards Petworth House. We encourage responsible dog ownership and there are spare dog waste bags available at reception points.
You can easily visit the town from the park. Further west from the Park Gate to the Pleasure Garden is a slope through another gate that leads under the Cow Tunnel. Follow this for pedestrian access to Petworth town.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Find out when Petworth House and Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) get the most out of the places in our care.
Rest and refuel after enjoying a walk with your dog. Here's a selection of the best walks with dog-friendly cafés at places we look after.
The ‘Capability’ Brown designed parkland at Petworth House has much to explore. Discover things to do and what to keep an eye out for when you visit.
Find out what to see in the garden at Petworth House. From the peaceful woodland walk to the impressive Doric Temple, there's much to take in during a stroll.
Enjoy food and drink in the historic Audit Room Café. Shop for art inspired gifts, pick up a plant to take home or browse for the perfect pre-loved book.
From coast to countryside, discover where you and your dog can explore Sussex together.