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Little Antlers: Wild Wednesdays

Join us for some hands-on fun! Roll up your sleeves and dive into our crafts and activities, specially designed for our littlest visitors. These activities include make and take crafts, and may take place outdoors, so come prepared!

  • 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 make and take crafts, and occasionally take place outdoors, so come prepared!

These are free activities suitable for toddlers under 5, running once a month during term time, please see dates below.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Normal admission applies.

Spring / Summer Term Dates:

5 February: Valentines Day

5 March: Relief Sculptures

2 April: Leaf Painting

7 May: Nature Frames

4 June: Nature Portraits

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

All ages are welcome, but these sessions are designed for toddlers aged 2-4.

Meeting point

Enquire when you arrive, as the location sometimes changes.

What to bring and wear

Come prepared for the weather, as this activity may take place outdoors!

Accessibility

There is step free and pram friendly access to all of our toddler spaces.

Upcoming events

Event

Little Antlers: Story Time 

Join us for a special story time at Petworth Park, designed specifically for toddlers aged 2 to 4 and their caregivers. Learn new stories or enjoy some classics, and afterwards take part in a ‘make and take’ crafting activity based on the book!

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on
9 May to 6 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

'Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden' family trail 

Ben returns to Petworth with fun games and activities throughout May half term, from Saturday 24th May until Sunday 1st June.

Event summary

on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

Outdoor Theatre: Much Ado About Nothing 

Join the Handlebards for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' in the Pleasure Garden.

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on
30 May 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00
Event

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.

Event summary

on
21 Jun to 16 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 148 other dates or times