How to Plan a Visit to Petworth House

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How to Plan a Visit to Petworth House

Introduction

Petworth House is one of Britain's most splendid stately homes. Often painted by J. M. Turner, it now houses many of the great artist's paintings. The surrounding garden is considered to be a work of art too. Designed by landscape gardening genius Capability Brown, many consider it to be his crowning masterpiece.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Petworth House is open to the public from March till November, on every day of the week except Thursdays and Fridays, although the Park is open all year round. Visit the National Trust website for a more detailed view of the opening times.
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Step Two

Find out if any interesting events are going on in Petworth House around the time you're thinking of making your visit. Concerts, theatre performances and lectures often take place there. To get the events programme you can send an stamped addressed envelope to:
The National Trust
Petworth House
Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AE

Alternatively, you can visit the National Trust's a??South-East Eventsa?? page, choose Petworth House from the drop-down box, enter the time of your visit, click and see what's on.
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Step Three

Plan your journey to Petworth House. The "Getting There" page on the National Trust website (see Resources) gives some useful tips on how you can make the trip. Note that no vehicles are allowed in the park itself and there is a 700 yards walk from the main car park to the building.
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Step Four

Schedule some time to enjoy the garden. It may look natural but it's really not. Records show that 47,000 tons of soil had to be brought in to make a dam and create the lake. A magnificent-looking herd of deer, said to be the largest in England, also roam the Petworth grounds.
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Step Five

Visit the Artguide website to see which works of art if Petworth House you should look out for particularly (see Resources).

Tips & Warnings

  • Petworth House is now cared for by the National Trust. National Trust members gain free admission to the building and free parking outside.
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