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Petworth House and park is open. Please see our website for opening times and latest information.
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Immerse yourself in the grandeur of our show rooms containing a world famous collection of paintings, with many works by JMW Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, together with ancient and Neo-classical sculpture and intricate carvings by Grinling Gibbons. In contrast to the opulence of the House, follow in the footsteps of Petworth servants and see what life was like ‘below stairs’ in the fascinating Servants’ Quarters. Petworth House remains a living family home to this day and on weekdays Lord and Lady Egremont kindly open some of their private rooms for our visitors to enjoy.

05/11/2026

Remember, remember… 🎆

The 5th of November is the perfect day to remember Henry Percy, 9th Earl of Northumberland, better known as the ‘Wizard Earl’ due to his fascination with science, mathematics and alchemy.

Imprisoned in the Tower of London for 17 years after being implicated in the Gunpowder Plot, life behind bars wasn’t entirely uncomfortable for the Earl. He had 20 servants at his disposal and even his own bowling alley!

The Molyneux Globe, on display in Petworth’s North Gallery, is rumoured to have been given to Percy by Sir Walter Raleigh during their time together in the Tower.

Following his release, Percy retired to Petworth House, where he amassed an extraordinary library of books and remained until his death – on this very day, 5 November – in 1632.

This posthumous portrait by Sir Anthony van Dyck captures the Earl in scholarly mode and can be found in the Square Dining Room at Petworth House.

A rather extraordinary story to remember this Bonfire Night! 🔥

📷 © National Trust Images/Derrick E. Witty/Mike Cole

01/11/2026

Spaces are still available on our final Deer Rut Guided Walks of the season. Join us for an autumn wander and experience Petworth Park at this spectacular time of year 🍂🦌

📅 2, 3 & 4 November
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
🎟️ Booking essential

📞 Call 0344 249 1895 or book online via the website:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/petworth/events/1c51b2d0-a2c6-46a3-b359-465b8cc6acaa

📷 Photo by Gemma Hammond

31/10/2026

Double, double, toil and trouble… 🧙‍♀️

Adding a touch of spookiness to Petworth's North Gallery is Henry Fuseli’s Macbeth and the Witches, painted in 1793–94. The scene captures the eerie moment Macbeth and Banquo encounter the three witches on the battlefield.

With ghostly figures emerging from the gloom, it’s one of the more unsettling paintings you’ll find at Petworth…

Happy Halloween! 🎃

28/10/2026

Autumn is putting on quite a show in the Pleasure Garden at Petworth House 🍂

The trees are glowing with reds and golds – the perfect backdrop for an autumn wander.

📷Mike Cole

25/10/2026

It’s that time of year when hormones are high in Petworth Park and the fallow deer bucks are putting on a show 🦌

Join us for a two-hour Deer Rut Guided Walk to discover why deer rut, learn how we assess the quality of the herd, and hopefully catch a glimpse of rutting bucks in action.

📅 28, 29 & 30 October and 2, 3 & 4 November
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
🎟️ Booking essential

📞 Call 0344 249 1895 or book online via the website:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/petworth/events/1c51b2d0-a2c6-46a3-b359-465b8cc6acaa

🍂 We recommend bringing binoculars, wearing sturdy footwear and dressing for the weather.

Please remember to keep a safe distance from the deer at all times.

📷 Photo by Chris Hatton

24/10/2026

As the evenings draw in and winter approaches, Petworth Park will be moving to its winter closing time of 6pm from Saturday 24th October.

There’s still time to enjoy an autumn stroll and take in the beautiful colours of the season.

A little reminder that the park gates close automatically at closing time so please make sure you’ve made your way out of the park by 6pm.

Have a lovely Autumn visit 🍂

22/10/2026

Tucked away in the corner of Petworth’s North Gallery is this bust of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius as a boy.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is remembered as one of Rome’s greatest emperors and one of the celebrated “Five Good Emperors”. He ruled the vast Roman Empire from 161 to 180 AD, combining military leadership with a deep commitment to philosophy and intellectual life.

A formidable soldier and ruler, Marcus Aurelius nevertheless sought peace — a desire reflected in his famous philosophical writings.

It’s remarkable to think that this youthful face would one day belong to one of the most thoughtful and influential rulers of the ancient world.

20/10/2026

‼️Ranger Ramble cancelled.

The Ranger Ramble in Petworth Park that was due to take place on Wednesday 21st October has been cancelled due to the forecast of rain and high winds.

Ticket holders will be recieving an email shortly to notify them of the cancellation.

We are sorry for any disappointment this may cause.

📷 Tom Burns

National Trust South East team

Address

Church Street
Petworth
GU280AE

Telephone

+441798342207

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

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