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Petworth House - Highlight Talks in the House
Heritage Open Day: Petworth House displays one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, and a history of almost 1000 years. Join us for 10 minute highlight talks about the collection and family history throughout the weekend. Inspired by Baroque palaces of Europe, the 17th-century Petworth House displays one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust. See the state rooms featuring paintings and sculpture, including artwork by Van Dyck, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough.
Petworth House’s history has been created by one family over 900 years, with the collection highlighting a journey through history including the Gunpowder Plot and Napoleonic Wars.
Sat 14 Sep:11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15; Sun 15 Sep:11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15; Free Entry.
Petworth Park, London Road, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 9LR
Sat 14 September and Sun 15 September
Website:
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event//petworth-house-highlight-talks-in-the-house.html