Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair
The annual Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair opens on Friday 8 until Sunday 10 May, with over 60 dealers putting on a magnificent display for visitors.
- Booking advisable
- Free event
The greatly anticipated annual Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair returns from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 May, an event that has drawn in interior designers, collectors, art and antiques enthusiasts from around the UK and abroad, since its inception in 2015. Housed in a purpose-built marquee in the 700 acre deer park, the fair continues to be supported by Petworth House, which opens its doors to the antiques fair’s ticket holders, free-of-charge, over the three days of the fair. In return, the organiser of the fair – The Antiques Dealers Fair Limited – has offered complimentary access to National Trust members.
A variety of disciplines will be on show with over 60 specialist dealers taking part, mainly gathering from around the UK, amongst which are paintings, drawings and illustrations; jewellery; silver; glass; ceramics; sculpture; town, country and mid-century furniture and interior accessories; lighting; clocks and vintage watches; historic medals; oriental rugs and carpets, objets d’art and much more.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
£10 incl. catalogue and admission to Petworth House. Free for NT members and Petworth House visitors
- Suitability
Children are welcome
- Meeting point
A272 Tillington Road (entrance at New Lodges) – follow AA signs. Courtesy shuttle bus to/from Petworth town. Pedestrian entrance through Petworth House, and via the Cowyard and the Cricket Lodge gate
- Accessibility
The fair is a 5 minute walk from Petworth House across parkland.
- Other
Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair tickets are £10 per person (with programme and re-admission), including free access to Petworth House and Park. National Trust members and Petworth House visitors have free access to the Fair. Fair Open Times: Friday 11.00 to 19.00, Saturday 10.30 to 18.00, Sunday 10.30 to 17.00
Upcoming events
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.
May Half Term: 'Tilly Plants a Tree'' family trail
Explore the beautiful gardens of Petworth House this May half term with a family-friendly trail inspired by the book Tilly Plants A Tree! Follow our free trail to learn how Tilly grows her own oak tree.
Expressions in Blue: Monumental Porcelain by Felicity Aylieff
Towering sculptures by renowned ceramicist Felicity Aylieff are being exhibited at Petworth House and Park. The exhibition takes place across the whole property including installations throughout the house, and in the grounds.
Creative workshop: Expressive line and mark making
Join artist Felicity Aylieff for a one-day drawing workshop that explores line and mark-making through movement, tools, and creative process.