From medieval farmsteads and a Tudor hunting lodge, to World War II remnants, learn about some of the archaeological findings we've uncovered on this two hour guided walk. Tickets are free, but booking is recommended to guarantee a place on the walk.
Experience a magical evening atmosphere of art and culture at Petworth House during these late openings from 6:30pm. Explore the rooms with their vast art collection, including works by J.M.W Turner and Thomas Gainsborough, along with carvings by Grinling Gibbons. Enjoy a drink on arrival, the music of a string duo, highlight talks and watch the sunset over Petworth Park. Pay-for bar also available.
Spend a day in Petworth Park on this photography workshop led by a friendly and experienced tutor from Aspire Sussex. You will learn how to apply different compositional rules to different subjects for best effect as well as some camera techniques that will make the most of any subject. It is a fantastic opportunity to make flower, landscape, and if lucky even some wildlife images. A great opportunity to share a hobby and get creative all with expert tuition. This is suitable for beginner’s wanting to develop their photographic journey. Bridge and Dslr cameras welcome.
Book your tickets to experience outdoor cinema at Petworth. The garden opens at 6:30pm and films will begin showing at 8:30pm on a 30-foot screen in Petworth’s Pleasure Garden. Romeo + Juliet is based on William Shakespeare’s classic play. This blockbuster adaptation of two star-crossed lovers by Baz Luhrmann stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Rated 12A. Adult ticket £15, child ticket £7.50
Book your tickets to experience outdoor cinema at Petworth. Films will begin showing at 8:30pm on a 30-foot screen in Petworth’s Pleasure Garden, which opens at 6:30pm. No seating is provided, please bring your own chair and blanket. This dazzling musical is a new take on a timeless tale that follows a love triangle involving Cyrano de Bergerac, Roxanne and Christian. Directed by Joe Wright, Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett and Kelvin Harrison Jr. star. Rated 12A. Adult ticket £15, child ticket £7.50
An impressive range of classic and vintage cars will be on show at Coultershaw. The Wind in the Willows trail will be open along with our normal working and hands-on exhibits. Our volunteers will guide you through the workings and history of the site. Bring a picnic and enjoy the picturesque riverside scenery!
Book your tickets to experience outdoor cinema at Petworth. Films will begin showing at 8:30pm on a 30-foot screen in Petworth’s Pleasure Garden, which opens at 6:30pm. No seating is provided, please bring your own chair and blanket. This Disney film is a musical, animated adventure where in the mountains of Columbia, magical family the Madrigals face a sinister threat and it is up to daughter Mirabel, the only child with no magical gift, to save them. The film features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and is directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard. Rated U. Adult ticket £15, child ticket £7.50
Join us for a fun packed family day filled with Wind in the Willows activities in our beautiful riverside heritage site. Set off on a riverside adventure on our Wind in the Willows trail and recieve a goody bag reward. Take part Wind in the Willows crafts where you can design a badge, float a boat and much more besides. Why not bring a picnic and make a day of it messing about by the river?
Mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, this two hour guided walk explores the historic areas of the Deer Park, how it was used and how it changed. Covering the various areas of the Park and what they were used for throughout history, the walk explores Coney Park and Little Park all the way to Outwood and the lost gardens and commons as well as the emergence of the Brownian Deer Park. Tickets are free, but booking is recommended to guarantee a place.
Visitors to Burton Mill will see heritage milling in action! We will be milling stoneground wholemeal and white bread flour throughout the day. Our 1880s Roller Mill will be crushing oats and the restored Hydraulic Ram will be pumping water. There will be a small collection of working stationary pumping engines on display. We have a small exhibition on the history of Burton Mill and the restoration of the milling machinery. Admission is free and all are welcome! Open on both Saturday and Sunday 11am to 4pm. A free (donations welcome) vintage bus will be calling at Burton Mill throughout the weekend. The bus tours begin at the Leconfield Hall.
Join a free walking tour of the town to discover more about the local heritage. Collect your ticket from the Church Lodge entrance to Petworth House and Park. Tickets allocated on the day on a first come, first served basis. The times of the tours are 11:30, 12:30, 13:30 & 14:30 and they last 1 hour.
An open topped vintage bus will be setting off from the Market Square on tours of the sites located in the Petworth area, stopping at the Coultershaw Heritage Site, Burton Mill & Bignor Roman Villa. Bus rides are free but donations are welcome. See the timetable below.
