# Petworth House and Park
The National Trust

## Welcome to Petworth House and Park

Petworth House was built in the late 17th century by Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset. In 1750 it was inherited by his grandson, the 2nd Earl of Egremont, who employed 'Capability' Brown to create a 'natural landscape' in the park. The Egremont family has lived at Petworth ever since and in 1947 the house and park were given to the National Trust.

## The House

Over the centuries, successive owners of Petworth have added considerably to the character and contents of the house which contains one of the country's finest collections of pictures and sculpture. Turner was a frequent visitor in the 1820s when he painted many of Petworth's interiors and his sketches are now held at the Tate Gallery. A number of his landscape paintings, including the one of the lake at Petworth, are on show in the house.

An extensive restoration project to return some of the state rooms to their appearance at the time of the 3rd Earl has begun. The project will take several years to complete and will involve much research, conservation and building work.

## The Park and Pleasure Grounds

Petworth Park provides extensive walks which offer fine views of the house and grounds. The lakes and wooded hills provide a naturalistic setting for over 1000 fallow deer and many waterfowl. Open air concerts are held in the park each year. Both the park and the Pleasure Grounds are currently being restored after the devastating storms of 1987 and 1990.

The National Trust is an independent conservation charity in need of constant financial support. If you would like more information please contact the Regional Office, Polesden Lacey, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BD.

Bring your family and enjoy the delightful Park as well.

Open daily, free of charge.
Car Park off the Northgate Road or access from near the House on open days.

# Petworth House and Park

The National Trust

## The House

Being your family and enjoy the delightful Park as well.

Open daily, 9am to 5pm.

Car Park off the Northbound Road at access from near the House on open days.

## The House

Open daily, free of charge.