Ship Ahoy! Family Trail
Step into the world of J.M.W. Turner and set sail on an artistic adventure through Petworth House and Garden!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Step into the world of J.M.W. Turner and set sail on an artistic adventure through Petworth House and Garden! Follow the clues to discover the golden light, rolling landscapes, and stormy skies that inspired Turner’s famous paintings.
But this isn’t just any trail—Turner loved painting the sea, so get ready for some nautical fun! Climb aboard our large wooden ships, imagine braving wild waves, and take part in seafaring games along the way. Can you steer your ship through a storm, hoist the sails, or spot land on the horizon?
Grab your artist’s eye and your sea legs, and embark on a creative voyage through the landscapes Turner loved!
Illustrations by Diane Dunning (https://www.dianedunning.co.uk/)
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- What to bring and wear
The trail is outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
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.
Changing Landscape Exhibition
This exhibition tells the 900-year story of the landscape at Petworth, the people who lived and worked in it, and explores what landscape means to people now and in the past.
Nocturnal Wildlife and Perseids Meteor Shower Guided Walk
Bring along your torch and blanket and visit the Deer Park at night discovering some of the nocturnal wildlife and try out a bit of star gazing.
Fun Art Fridays
This summer, Petworth House and Garden invites young artists to Fun Art Fridays—a series of hands-on creative sessions inspired by the legendary painter J.M.W. Turner!