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Petworth House and Park (National Trust)
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Petworth House and Park
Petworth
GU28 0AE
West Sussex
England
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Petworth House
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Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01798 342207
Information (Tel)
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01798 343929
Learning (Tel)
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01798 344976
Restaurant (Tel)
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01798 344975
General information (Fax)
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01798 342963
E-mail
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petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website
:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth
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Open
1 April-29 October
Sat-Wed 11.00-17.00 Last entry 16.30
Also open Bank Holiday Mon & Good Friday
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Closed
Thurs & Fri
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Admission charges
£8, child £4, family £20. Groups (15+) £7.00.
Pleasure Ground only: £3.00, child £1.50.
For specialist tours and school groups contact the administration office.
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Discounts
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Description
Rebuilt in 1688 by the 'Proud Duke' (Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset) around the ancient manor house of the Percy family, Petworth today houses the largest collection of paintings and sculpture in the care of the National Trust.
Petworth also features a 30-acre woodland garden, which forms part of the Pleasure Ground, and a majestic 700-acre landscaped park designed by 'Capability' Brown which is home to the largest herd of fallow deer in England.
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Collections description
Special things to see include 19 oil paintings by Turner in the Carved Room and North Gallery, Van Dycks in the Square and Little Dining Rooms, Grinling Gibbons' finest limewood carvings in the Carved Room, Louis Laguerre's Grand Staircase murals and the copper batterie de cuisine in the kitchens.
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Key artists and exhibits
Capability Brown
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Turner
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Van Dyck
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Titian
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Gainsborough
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Reynolds
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Blake
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Grinling Gibbons
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Articles
Roman Sculpture Revealed By Statue Code At Powis Castle, Wales
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Trails
On The Trail Of Guy Fawkes In The UK's Museums And Heritage Sites
The National Trust Top Ten Picnic Spots For Summer
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
General audio-guide available
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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