Petworth Park & House
Built in the 17th century by the Duke of Somerset. Petworth is set in a magnificent 700-acre park (open to the public free-of-charge), designed by Capability Brown and inspired by the painter Turner, who had a studio here. Many of his works and those of Titian, Holbein, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Hals and Gainsborough can be seen in the house – a collection worthy of a London art gallery. Grinling Gibbons limwewood carvings are displayed in the Carved Room.
Open 28 Feb-4 Nov daily exc Thurs/Fri 11-5. Admission to house adult £10/child (5-17) £5.20.
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