During this time of year, there's nothing better than wandering around a charming UK townbefore stopping off at a cosy pub. There's one location that's well worth a visit.

The unspoilt English town of Petworth in Sussex is like stepping back in time, featuring quaint cobbled lanes lined with antique emporiums. There are independent shops tucked among the streets, along with cafes, delis and inviting pubs that make for an idyllic day out.

Petworth Antiques Market itself is home to more than 40 dealers, where you can discover everything from stunning furniture pieces to ornaments and various home accessories. When peckish, pop into The Hungry Guest delicatessen on Middle Street before venturing out to explore the sprawling 700-acre Petworth Park, which lies beneath the magnificent 17th-century Petworth House.

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Inside, visitors can explore the 17th-century stately home and uncover a treasure trove featuring an internationally significant collection of art and sculpture. You may even recognise it from films such as Napoleon, Rebecca, and Maleficent, as well as its appearance on Netflix's Bridgerton.

One Tripadvisor reviewer commented: "Pretty Petsworth. Petsworth House is a beautiful period home with an amazing Mural up the staircase. The artist who painted the mural can be found hiding behind one of the pillars in the painted mural. A favourite of Turner - the famous artist who used to stay here and paint. The grounds and lake are really pretty.

"The Town nearby has some beautiful medieval houses, which are antique shops, as well as a great antique market. A great place to walk around and have afternoon tea. One of my favourite historical towns."

Another shared: "Our first visit to Petworth and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Although the house isn’t particularly impressive from the outside, the artwork within certainly is worth viewing. We did a guided tour with an extremely knowledgeable gentleman, which was greatly enjoyable and informative.

"I’m not even a great art fan, but he brought everything to life. Afterwards, we enjoyed a coffee in the cafe and a lovely walk around the estate in the sunshine. I would say it is more suited to adults than children, but we really enjoyed our visit."

Petworth sits just over half an hour's drive from Chichester and approximately 50 minutes from Portsmouth. If you're a fan of nature and wildlife, be sure to look out for the hundreds of deer that freely wander around the park.

The park is one of the best-preserved examples of an English landscape designed by the renowned Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. From here, you can enjoy stunning views of the South Downs, with the park offering the perfect vantage point.

It's also the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle to enjoy a refreshing walk. Not to mention that Petworth has been so highly praised, it was hailed as one of the UK's most picturesque towns by Condé Nast Traveller earlier this year.

So, if you're planning a day trip in the UK, consider Petworth for a delightful and tranquil outing this winter.

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