Free Community Open Day
Join us to explore Petworth for free on our community open day.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
February half term kicks off with our free community open day. Petworth House will be open for free from 10.30am until 3.30pm. From 12pm until 4.30pm there will be drop-in crafts in the Battery House where children will be able to get creative, inspired by the laser shows happening in the evening. The beautiful Petworth House will be lit up with lasers at 5.30pm and 6.45pm, with music synchronised to the lights. After the House closes, there will be live music in The Courtyard from local musicians, with performances running 3.30pm – 5.15pm and 6pm – 6.30pm plus local vendors providing food and drink.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for Children
- Meeting point
Arrive to Petworth House via our main car park, the pedestrian entrance on Church Street in Petworth town, or through the cow yard on North Street.
Upcoming events
Little Antlers: Wild Wednesdays
Join us for some hands-on fun! Roll up your sleeves and dive into our crafts and activities, specially designed for our littlest visitors. These activities include make and take crafts, and may take place outdoors, so come prepared!
Little Antlers: Story Time
Join us for a special story time at Petworth Park, designed specifically for toddlers aged 2 to 4 and their caregivers. Learn new stories or enjoy some classics, and afterwards take part in a ‘make and take’ crafting activity based on the book!
Free Laser Light Show
Two colourful laser light shows will be coming to Petworth House for the first time, when the beautiful mansion will be illuminated like never before.
Spring Festival 2025
Join us from 5 - 27 April for our annual Spring Festival to celebrate the arrival of a new season with spectacular bulb displays, events and activities.