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Discover more at Petworth
Find out when Petworth House and Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
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.
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer holidays to take part in our free Tudor-themed activities. We will have a variety of crafts to make and take home, from bedazzling swords, to adorning crowns, to miniature catapults.
Outside in the Pleasure Garden there’s lots of Tudor action for the whole family. Try a spot of jousting with our hobby horses or become a court jester by learning to juggle, and act out favourite stories with our outdoor puppet theatre.
Each week we will be making a different Tudor craft, come and make something all summer long.
Tuesday 23 July until Thursday 29 August. All activities and crafts are free with admission.
Here's all the information you need at a glance, to make the most of your family day out at Petworth:
Roam through the large State Rooms in Petworth House and marvel at the fascinating collection items on display. Our room guides are happy to share stories and answer questions.
Step out into the 700-acre Deer Park with the family and have fun spotting the fallow deer roaming the hills - there's so much space to explore and adventures to be had.
Find out when Petworth House and Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
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Enjoy food and drink in the historic Audit Room Café. Shop for art inspired gifts, pick up a plant to take home or browse for the perfect pre-loved book.
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