Tudor Tuesdays and Thursdays
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to take part in our free Tudor activities! We will have a variety of crafts and activities to try out, from bedazzling crowns to hobbyhorse jousting!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer holidays to take part in our free Tudor activities! We will have a variety of crafts to make and take home, from bedazzling swords, to adorning crowns, to miniature catapults!
Outside in the Pleasure Garden there’s lots of Tudor-themed action for the whole family. Try a spot of jousting with our hobby horses or become a court jester by learning to juggle, and act out favourite stories with our outdoor puppet theatre.
There will be special pop up archery events throughout August! Join us for free archery practice in Petworth's Pleasure Gardens. All equipment is provided, and instructors will be on hand to help you perfect your aim. This event is open to everyone aged 6 and up. These will take place on 6, 8, 13, 15, 24 and 29 August, from 12 noon - 3pm.
Each week we will be making a different Tudor craft, come and make something all summer long!
23 & 25 July: Make a Tudor Ruff
30 July & 01 August: Make a Tudor Crown
06 & 08 August: Make a Medieval Monogram
13 & 15 August: Make a Tudor Sword
20 & 22 August: Make Your Own Puppet
27 & 29 August: Make a Tudor Trebuchet
All activities and crafts are free with admission.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
All ages welcome, but most activities are for ages 4+
- What to bring and wear
Most of our games and activities are outdoors, please dress for the weather.
Upcoming events
Archaeological Dig at Petworth
Archaeologists are coming to Petworth on a special mission tracing the footsteps of Henry VIII.
Conserving Kauffman
This summer, we’ll be shining a light on the recent conservation of Angelica Kauffman’s Diomed and Cressida (1788) with a spotlight display.
Have-A-Go Archery
Are you ready to become the next Robin Hood? Come to Petworth for free have-a-go archery lessons!