Petworth Sussex a TourUK tourist and visitor guide

Petworth

Petworth, an olde worlde small town, with its history available to the visitor. There are houses in the towns narrow streets starting from the 16th and 17th century, including the 1618 almshouses, and the 19th century Town Hall. Worth a look around the town, although miss out on its delights as they travel to nearby Petworth House. We understand part of the old canal is now open. Tourist Information Centre in the town.
Location Map of Petworth

What To See -

Petworth Tourist Attractions

Petworth House, National Trust, 17th century mansion, Old Masters art collection, 13th century chapel, all in a large landscaped park, shop, etc, Tel: 01798 342207

Open:afternoons, all day Thu-Fri

Cottage Museum, 346 High Street, Petworth, local museum with reconstruction of a Leconfield Estate workers cottage as in 1910, Tel: 01798 342100

Open: 2008: Easter weekend: Fri-Mon ;1st Apr-31st Oct: Tue-Sat and Bank Holiday Monday 14:00-16:30 visit www.petworthcottagemuseum.co.uk

Coultershaw Beam Pump, on A285 south, a restored working waterwheel-driven 1782 pump built to supply Petworth House and the town. Tel: 01903 505626

Open 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month, Apr-Sep.and Bank Hol. Mons. 11.00-17.00

Roman Villa & Museum, off A285 south at Bignor, Roman villa with large mosiacs, shop, etc, 01798 869259

Open: Tues-Sun (Mon on bank holidays and in Jun-Sept)

Bignor, off A285 south as well as the Roman villa Bignor Hill is worth a walk up to the top, through the woods to get the best view of the South Downs.

Where To Stay in Petworth


Call our Hotel Telephone Reservations Line: 0870 4786316

Hotels

	The White Horse Inn
	The Street Sutton near Petworth RH20 1PS MAP The white horse inn is situated in the beautiful village of Sutton and offers relaxed comfort, inspiring food and wine, local ales, fabulous accommodation and warm exceptional service. More...

Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels

	The Old Railway Station
	Old Station Coultershaw Bridge Petworth GU28 0JF MAP Formerly Petworth Railway Station, built in 1894 - now the perfect place to relax in colonial splendour. More...

	The Swan Inn
	Lower Street, Fittleworth Fittleworth near Petworth RH20 1EN MAP Swan Inn, which dates from 1382, combines the very best traditions of a traditional coaching Inn.Situated in a picturesque village setting,The Swan Inn is a charming and Traditional family run rural Hotelsurrounded by forests and hills with the.. More...

More Hotels, Guest Houses and Bed & Breakfasts In West Sussex

West Sussex Self Catering Holiday Cottages

Around The Petworth Area

Relax on a day out to the seaside holiday resorts of Littlehampton or Bognor Regis . Also visit Arundel

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Midhurst (5.69 miles) Amberley (6.26 miles) Haslemere (8.22 miles) Arundel (9.36 miles) Hindhead (10.28 miles) Liphook (10.39 miles) Cranleigh (11.92 miles) Chichester (12.68 miles) Littlehampton (12.74 miles) Horsham (13.31 miles) Godalming (13.75 miles)