There are activities and fun for all the family with Petworth House’s Spring Festival

The grounds at Petworth House are a fine way to spend the day, particularly during the Spring. With its large grounds, deer park, and historical rooms, there’s always something to pique the interest.

This year’s Spring Festival runs from Saturday 23^rd March to 14^th April and include talks, demonstrations, a community art installation, art and craft workshops, and family activities.

The garden team have been busy planting 4000 additional bulbs across the garden and 90 new containers to create an enhanced display that will carpet the gardens with a sea of daffodils. As a symbol of Springtime, the daffodil has been embraced elsewhere on site. The local community and volunteers have been busy hand crafting daffodils to create a spectacular display in the Battery House.

On Saturday 23^rd and Sunday 24^th March 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 and demonstrations from 23^rd – 29^th March held at the Garden theatre in the Glade. Join experts and specialists including author Robyn Booth, and Curator of Munstead Wood, Caroline Ikin as they share tips on Spring gardening, and discuss the ‘artist-gardener’ Gertrude Jekyll. These talks are free and there is no booking required.

Throughout the festival, families can pick up a free trail to explore the Pleasure Garden. You can explore the buggy friendly paths to discover six sculptures inspired by nature whilst enjoying fun games and activities along the way.

Between the 3^rd and 10^th of April, families can enjoy the Easter holidays with Spring themed crafts.  Wreath making runs from the 3^rd to the 6^th whilst the chance to design your own Cherry Blossom greeting card or bookmark takes place from the 7^th to the 10^th. These activities take place in the Battery House studio from 10.30-3.30 at a cost of £3 per child.

A host of other events are happening at Petworth over the Spring period, including a foraging walk and willow weaving.

The Spring Festival and Spring Family Trail are free events, however, normal admission to Petworth applies. For further information, including times, dates, and paid events, please visit the website.