Discover Petworth and The Hungry Guest

We can’t imagine a prettier Sussex market town than Petworth. Just an hour from London and 40 minutes from Brighton by road, there’s so much history, culture, and artisan shopping to enjoy.

After a long cycle through West Sussex, you deserve the very best food and drink and that’s exactly what you will enjoy at Petworth, with amazing refreshments by The Hungry Guest. The team is unrivalled in sourcing amazing local ingredients and preparing them in revolutionary ways.

Pay a visit to Petworth, and you can enjoy the Hungry Guest’s food shop, butchers, bakery, cheesemonger, and fishmonger right now.

In fact, foodies are spoilt for choice in Petworth. Many visitors cap-off a day at leisure with a meal at E. Street Grill; an evening on the terrace this summer will be on many cyclists’ wish list after completing either of the three Sunday rides.

Or if you’d rather sink a pint in one of the local pubs, try The Angel Inn, which has just been named the best pub in West Sussex in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2022.

It’s not just food and drink that makes Petworth such an appealing place to visit. The beautiful market town is home to an abundance of independent local businesses; from crafts to antiques, fashion boutiques to art galleries, auctioneers to bespoke furniture, the list goes on. The cobbled streets and secluded lanes are a treasure trove just waiting to be explored.

Petworth House and Gardens need little introduction and those taking on the Heroic Route in August will enjoy views of the House and take in the grounds straight after refuelling at Hampers Green.

Petworth House is home to an exceptional art collection, with paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Titian, and magnificent landscapes by Turner, who visited Petworth many times.

The 17^th century house isn’t the only place to appreciate fine art in Petworth. The ‘Frank Auerbach: Unseen’ exhibition is running in the Newlands House Gallery until August 14^th. So, if you are planning to build your summer holiday around riding Eroica Britannia, the exhibition will still be running when you visit.

Petworth isn’t just a superb destination in its own right. It makes an ideal base for exploring the rest of the South Downs, with Arundel Castle, Chichester, and Goodwood all within cycling distance. Visit Petworth Places to find out more and discover places to stay.

If you’re a strong cyclist and unsure which of Eroica Britannia’s Classic Rides to choose, let the experience stop at Petworth push you in the direction of the Heroic Route. You won’t regret it!