What's on at Petworth

We're looking forward to welcoming you to Petworth House and Park. We’re open seven days a week and you don’t need to book your visit in advance.

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Learning in the landscape

Enjoy yoga, photography and art courses at Petworth Park run by Aspire Sussex from Wed 9 Jun - Sat 25 Sep 2021. Here, you can experience a backdrop of rich countryside with herds of majestic deer roaming around, as you learn from experienced tutors about how to begin or enhance your creative skills.

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A fallow deer stag walks across grassland in Petworth Park as the sun shines through a tree in the distance

Deer rut guided walks

Autumn is the time of year when the fallow deer rut in the park. You can join a two hour guided walk to learn more about this species, what the rut is all about and observe seasonal behaviour, with the chance of watching rutting stags. We recommend bringing binoculars, and there will be an element of hiding and remaining silent. Walks are £5 per person, children free. Booking essential on 01798 342207. Mon 18, Wed 20, Fri 22, Mon 25, Wed 27 & Fri 29 October, 10.30am-12.30pm.

View of Petworth, West Sussex, seen over the lake, part of the Capability Brown landscaped parkland.

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The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair

From Fri 18 - Sun 20 Jun, explore the vast array of fascinating antiques and fine art on show and for sale at this fair held in Petworth Park. Fri 18 Jun (11am-6pm), Sat 19 Jun (10.30am-6pm) and Sun 20 Jun (10.30am-5pm). Tickets: £5, including re-admission. Free entry with a programme for National Trust members and visitors who have purchased a ticket to Petworth House.

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Family nature therapy forest bathing

Have fun opening your senses and connecting to the natural world in the glorious setting of Petworth Park on these forest bathing sessions run by Eco Monkey, where you’ll be guided through a series of play-based invitations. These sessions are specifically for families (recommended for children aged 7 years and over). Sat 31 Jul, Wed 4, Sun 15 & Thu 26 Aug, 10:30am-12pm or 2-3:30pm. £45 per family.

An oil painting depicting Petworth Park at dawn featuring a mottled green foreground, with a blue sky tinged with yellow strikes and a central focus of paint forming the sun

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Dawn to Dusk art exhibition

Explore the specially commissioned work of Lucy Marks in this exhibition of artwork painted of and in Petworth Park itself. Lucy is a landscape painter, and Associate Member of the Royal Watercolour Society. She focuses on the dramatic and beautiful scenery of land, sky and sea in the UK. Paintings are in oil and watercolour, and are available for purchase. Exhibition entry is free, but please note a ticket is required to enter the House and Garden. Sat 3 Jul – Sun 12 Sep.

A clump of trees stand on top of a grassy hill as the sun shines through the branches at sunset in Petworth Park

Archaeology in the Park guided walk

Explore Petworth Park and hear about the archaeological history and discoveries on this guided walk, from medieval farmsteads and a Tudor hunting lodge to World War II remnants. Sun 11 Jul, 10:30am-12:30pm. This event is free (£3 suggested donation), but booking is essential. Well behaved dogs on short leads welcome.

Silhouetted tree branches frame the image of a dark sky with shimmering stars

Perseids meteor shower & nocturnal wildlife guided walk at Petworth

Visit the Deer Park at night to learn about and discover some of the nocturnal wildlife here, from bats to owls, and try out a bit of star gazing. You might be lucky enough to catch the Perseids meteor shower before 10pm too. Thu 12, 8-10pm. Adults £7.50, children free. Booking is essential. Assistance dogs only.