During our trip to England last month, we had only one day to spare to "hit" a famous estate. We chose Petworth House and Park in West Sussex, because it was close by and was famous for its art collection. It is one of the hundreds of properties under the care of the British National Trust. The village of Petworth is a little blip, compared with the huge Petworth Park. Look at the stout stone walls that surround the property; it runs for miles! If you want to take a hike along the five-mile-long trail inside the park, it will take a whole day.
We spent a pleasant day looking at gazillion paintings and other objet d'art at Petworth House. You should have seen the beautiful sets of copper pans in its kitchen! But you know what? Acres of daffodil fields are what I will remember most about Petworth House and Park.
The timing could not have been better. Old-fashioned daffodils that William Wordsworth waxed about two hundred years ago were in full bloom. Forget the cold weather and the shy sun that kept disappearing behind clouds. My spirit soared when I saw a field after a field, dotted with daffodils. I ain't Wordsworth. But I can paint the daffodil fields!
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| Impressive stone walls that surround Petworth House and Park |
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| Petworth House, built in the late 17th-century, may not look impressive in this picture. |
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This nice "mansion" is the servant quarters; you can see it in the above picture on the far left.
This should give you an idea how big Petworth House is. |
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| Petworth House is renowned for its huge art collection; it has more than 20 Turners among other masterpieces! |
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| The kitchen, located at the servant quarters, is where they filmed "Downton Abbey". Just kidding! |
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