South East - Sussex

The magnificent country house is home to world-famous paintings, many by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, together with ancient and Neo-classical sculpture and intricate woodcarvings by Grinling Gibbons. In contrast to the opulence of the house are the servants’ quarters where life ‘below stairs’ was very different. Additional private rooms open on weekdays by kind permission of Lord and Lady Egremont.

Note: four groups per day at set times.

Special interest tours:

Highlights of Petworth House
Enjoy a private tour and discover how this grand mansion became home to the National Trust's largest and finest collection of pictures and sculptures. Your expert guide will talk you through masterpieces by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, ancient and Neo-classical sculpture, fine furniture and carvings by Grinling Gibbons.
 Duration 1 hour

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The Historic Garden at Petworth House
Take a delightful turn around the picturesque Pleasure Ground with of one of our gardening team. Learn about its origins in the late 16th century, the famous work undertaken by 'Capability' Brown in the 18th and 19th centuries and the important restoration projects currently underway.
 Duration 1 hour 30 minutes

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The Turner at Petworth Tour
An unmissable opportunity to view the magnificent J. M. W. Turner painting collection, during a private tour. Discover more about the life of the artist, his work and his patron, the 3rd Earl of Egremont as you marvel at some of his most stunning pictures in a spectacular setting. 
Duration 1 hour.

Life ‘Below Stairs’
Follow in the footsteps of the servants who laboured out of sight to ensure the smooth running of this magnificent country house, and imagine the activity and aromas in the historic kitchens, and the cleaning of all those pans. You can also visit the still-room, panties, larders and ice house. Duration 1 hour

Pleasure Grounds and Plantsman’s Paradise
Spend the morning in the Petworth Pleasure Grounds amongst the stately specimen trees, exotic shrubs and splendid vistas; follow this with a light lunch (included in tour cost) and an afternoon visit to Woolbeding Gardens to enjoy the formal planting, wide borders and hidden water garden. Duration 6 hours

Charges may apply, for more information please contact the property.