Petworth House, Art museum and historic mansion in Petworth, England
Petworth House is a baroque mansion in West Sussex displaying paintings from the 16th to 19th centuries across its many rooms. The building combines architectural styles from different periods and presents the artworks within the personal settings where they were originally hung.
Construction began in 1688 under Charles Seymour, with additional architectural features added during the 1870s. The Egremont family shaped the house over centuries, transforming it into the art-filled residence we see today.
The third Earl of Egremont transformed the house into a gathering place for painters by offering them space to create and develop their work on the grounds. Visitors can still sense this artistic legacy through the personal way paintings are displayed throughout the rooms.
The National Trust manages the property and offers guided tours through different rooms and galleries. Some areas have limited wheelchair access, so visitors should check in advance which parts of the house can be easily reached.
The 283-hectare park was designed by Capability Brown and maintains a permanent herd of fallow deer roaming its grounds. These deer have inhabited the landscape for centuries, adding a living element to the visit.
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