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Interior:

Plan of the House
Entrance & Oak Staircase
Somerset Room
Square Dining Room
Grand Staircase
Beauty Room
Marble Hall
Little Dining Room
Carved Room
Red Room
North Gallery
South Corridor
Central Corridor
North or Square Bay
Chapel
Bedrooms

Exterior:

East Front & Courtyard
North Front
West Front
Petworth Park

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Information for Visitor's

 

Entrance Fees:

The cost of entrance to the park is approximately £6.00 per adult with various reductions available according to status and parties. The Park and Pleasure Grounds are free to enter as is the Servant's Block.

Disabled Facilities:

All areas of Petworth are easily accessible with the exception of the bedrooms which are open on Tuesdays & Wednesdays only. Free courtesy carriage between car park & House and limited reserved parking at Church Lodge for orange badge holders. Free Braille guide and wheelchairs for indoor use. Guide dogs and hearing dogs only in the House.

Conservation:

Footwear - Sharp-heeled shoes and muddy boots can cause irreparable damage to floors and carpets. Alternative footwear is provided at the front door

Bags - To protect the contents of the House, please leave large bags, rucksacks, etc. at the front door or in your car.

Photography - Visitors may take pictures outdoors only. Filming or photography is not allowed indoors.

Dogs - Please exercise dogs in the park only under close control to avoid disturbing the deer. Please do not bring dogs into the Pleasure Ground. There is access to the park from the House car park.

Coach Parties & Functions: Please contact the Administration Office if you are interested in bringing a party to Petworth or arranging a special event or guided tour.

Guide Books: The following guides are available

Main Guide - a full colour history of the families collections, architecture and landscape of Petworth.

Short Guide - a short tour of the House highlighting the main features. Also available in several languages on loan, and in Braille and large print free of charge.

Guide to the Servant's Quarters - a full colour guide to 'below stairs' life. Available in Braille.

Children's Guide - an activity based guide written for children. Children's quizzes are also available.

Park Guide - a map and history of the park written and photographed by the Head Gardener.

How You Can Help

The National Trust is an independent conservation charity, reliant on the generous support of the public. If you enjoy your visit to Petworth, there are a number of ways you can help;

Consider a bequest / Gift to Petworth

Become a volunteer at Petworth

Please ask for details.

Events & Further Enquiries

Please send an SAE for a full events diary, or for more information, contact the Administration Office at Petworth House, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AE. Tel: 01798 342207

 

 

 

 

 

 

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