Family-friendly things to do at Petworth House and Park

Woman photographing a little girl on the lawns by the house in October, Petworth House and Park, West Sussex. — Stopping to take a photo at Petworth House and Park, West Sussex. | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

With plenty of space to run, jump and play there's lots of fun for families at Petworth. Explore the Pleasure Garden and park, while looking for deer on your family walk, and discover games and activities throughout the school holidays.

Summer of Play

Join us at Petworth for another year of the Summer of Play. Try out one of our lawn games, such as croquet or badminton. Take part in our free activities such as giant colouring, hula hoops, or space hoppers.

All activities are free. Normal admission charges apply.

Summer of Play

Tudor Tuesdays and Thursdays

Take part in our free Tudor-themed activities every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer holidays. We will have a variety of crafts to make and take home, from bedazzling swords, to adorning crowns, to miniature catapults.

Try a spot of family-friendy jousting with our hobby horses or become a court jester by learning to juggle, and act out favourite stories with our outdoor puppet theatre.

Tuesday 23 July until Thursday 29 August. All activities and crafts are free with admission.

Tudor Tuesdays and Thursdays

Planning your family visit

Here's all the information you need at a glance, to make the most of your family day out at Petworth:

Baby-changing facilities and access-friendly toilets are located at the house visitor car park and in the Servants Quarters
Pushchairs are welcome inside and out and there are gently-sloping areas and wide pathways around much of the grounds. Pathways are uneven in some places so sturdy tyres are recommended
Drinks, snacks and light lunches are available from the café, with indoor and outdoor seating areas and picnic benches around the grounds
Breastfeeding is welcome anywhere on the property

Visitors enjoying games and activities in the garden at Petworth | © National Trust Images - Megan Taylor

Discover Petworth House

Roam through the large State Rooms in Petworth House and marvel at the fascinating collection items on display. Our friendly room guides are happy to answer questions and share stories about the incredible history of the house and its treasures.

Family talking to a room guide in the North Gallery, Petworth House and Park, West Sussex — Family exploring the North Gallery at Petworth House, West Sussex | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Explore Petworth Park

Step out into the 700-acre Deer Park with the family, enjoy a picnic and have fun spotting the fallow deer roaming the hills - there's so much space to explore and adventures to be had.