Step into a midwinter journey at Petworth House, where the turning of the year seems to stir something ancient and quietly magical. As the winter solstice approaches, this great house feels less like a formal showpiece and more like a place in conversation with the season itself. The light is lower, the atmosphere softer, and the sense of continuity — of many winters having passed through these rooms before — is gently felt rather than stated.
Each room is decorated with a strong artistic intent, using Christmas themes that feel thoughtfully developed rather than simply applied. Colour, texture and form are used in dialogue with the house’s extraordinary art and architecture, creating displays that reward looking closely and taking your time. This is Christmas interpreted through artistry and restraint, where the seasonal touches enhance the character of Petworth House rather than compete with it.
