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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our Spring Festival will run from Saturday 5 to Sunday 27 April and will include talks, demonstrations, a community art installation, art and craft workshops, and family activities.
On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April there will be a two-day Makers Market, held in partnership with Petworth Pop-Up.
A highlight of the festival will be a series of talks from Tuesday 22 - Sunday 27 April. Join a variety of horticultural experts for talks in the Garden Theatre Marquee. Speakers include Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost, Head Gardener of Knepp Charlie Harpur, authors Vanessa Berridge and Rebecca Bevan, daffodil judge and exhibitor Richard Hilson and local National Trust gardeners.
From Saturday 5 - Monday 21 April families can pick up a free 'Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden' trail to explore the Pleasure Garden and discover fun games and activities along the way.
Our local community and volunteers have been busy hand crafting bluebells to create a spectacular display in the Exhibition Room, there will also be an opportunity to create your own bluebell and add to this display
Free event, normal admission to Petworth applies.
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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 Silent Disco
Join in with our silent disco for free on our community open day, before heading over to enjoy our laser show.