An open topped vintage 'Queen Mary' open top bus will be setting off from the Market Square bus stop on tours of the sites located in the Petworth area, stopping at the Coultershaw Heritage Site, and Burton Mill. Bus rides are free but donations are welcome.
Join us to explore the extraordinary art collection in the striking state rooms of the Baroque inspired House. Take a stroll in the expansive Capability Brown landscaped Park, or relax in the Pleasure Garden, the perfect place for a picnic. On Sunday 17th, A line art will be inviting you to create a large paper model of Petworth town, inspired by the local area. Simply turn up to the Battery house between 11am-3.30pm and help draw, colour and decorate a landmark to be part of the 'Fold Your Town’ creation.
Join a free walking tour of the town to discover more about the local heritage. Collect your ticket from the Church Lodge visitor entrance to Petworth House and Park. Spaces will be limited, (free) tickets allocated on the day on a first come, first served basis. Please check at reception on the day for timings. To find the Church Lodge entrance, start in Petworth town centre and then walk up the shallow hill along Lombard Street away from the Co-op and Leconfield Hall towards St Mary's Church. At the end of Lombard Street, facing the church the pedestrian entrance to Petworth House and Garden is across Church Street and on your left.
Come and visit the beautiful St Mary's Petworth, a church with a fascinating history in the heart of our wonderful town. The church has origins from the medieval period but restorations have hidden much of the original structure. Open Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 1pm - 5pm
This lovely church was opened in 1855 and holds a special place in the history of non-conformism in Petworth. Open Saturday 10am - 4:30pm & Sunday 2pm - 4:30pm
This church was completed in 1896 to serve the local Catholic population. Open Satuday & Sunday 1pm - 5pm
The museum is a Leconfield Estate worker's cottage restored and furnished as it might have been in about 1910, when Mrs Cummings lived in 346. Open Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm
Visit our picturesque heritage site to watch a working waterwheel power an 18th century beam pump to produce an impressive fountain. Go on a riverside adventure by taking part in our Wind in the Willows trail and recieve a goody bag. See if you can impress Mr Toad by designing a boat to send down our water chute! Arrive at our site in style on the Vintage South Down bus which will be travelling between all participating local heritage places. This weekend has something for all ages and interests and not to be missed! A vintage bus will travel between Petworth, Coultershaw and Burton Mill.
Visitors to Burton Mill will see heritage milling in action! We will be milling stoneground wholemeal and white bread flour throughout the day. There will be other working historic machinery and 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! A vintage bus will travel between Petworth, Coultershaw and Burton Mill.
Visit our picturesque heritage site to watch a working waterwheel power an 18th century beam pump to produce an impressive fountain. Go on a riverside adventure by taking part in our Wind in the Willows trail and recieve a goody bag. See if you can impress Mr Toad by designing a boat to send down our water chute! Arrive at our site in style on the Vintage South Down bus which will be travelling between all participating local heritage places. This weekend has something for all ages and interests and not to be missed! A vintage bus will travel between Petworth, Coultershaw and Burton Mill.
Visitors to Burton Mill will see heritage milling in action! We will be milling stoneground wholemeal and white bread flour throughout the day. There will be other working historic machinery and 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! A vintage bus will travel between Petworth, Coultershaw and Burton Mill.
