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Little Antlers

Join us for some hands-on fun! Roll up your sleeves and get stuck in to our activities, specially designed for toddlers aged 2 – 4!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for some hands-on fun! Roll up your sleeves and dive into our crafts and activities, specially designed to offer a closer look at Petworth House and Park for our littlest visitors. These activities include storytelling, make and take crafts, and occasionally take place outdoors, so come prepared!

The activities are suitable for children aged 2 to 4, with older and younger siblings welcome to join. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Locations vary, please check with reception.

What to bring and wear

These activities occasionally take place outdoors, so please come prepared!

Accessibility

All of our activities are buggy friendly.

Contact info

Petworth Property Office

Upcoming events

Turner's Vision at Petworth 

For the first time in 20 years, a specially curated selection of JMW Turner’s artistic studies of Petworth will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. These rarely seen works give a fascinating insight into Turner’s methods.

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on
12 Sep to 16 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 65 other dates or times

Heritage Open Days 

Visit for free for Heritage Open Weekend on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September.

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on
20 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time

Expressive fibres – fine art textile feltwork 

For artists and makers with an interest in textiles, wishing to explore material behaviours and the wet felting technique. This course is based at West Dean College.

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on
21 Sep to 24 Sep 2025
at
18:45 to 21:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Watercolour painting for beginners – 'en plein air' 

Petworth offers the unique opportunity to explore the wonders of watercolour in this iconic location. From blank paper to finished work, your tutor will help and encourage you to learn and gain confidence.

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on
25 Sep 2025
at
10:15 to 16:45