THIS WEEK IN PETWORTH
This week and next week’s events in and around Petworth
Events
Calendar of Events
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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3 events, We are delighted to be showing the work of Sarah Dawnay for the first time. Sarah lives in Scotland and paints in oil and acrylic, taking inspiration from the power of the landscape, the sea, and changing weather.  All secondary school-aged pupils are welcome to the youth club every Monday for the drop-in social. -  The film features footage from last November’s National Emergency Briefing, which brought together leading UK experts in climate science, food security, health, economics, national security and nature. It presents a clear, measured overview of how the climate and nature crisis is affecting everyday life in Britain - and what the evidence says about risks and responses. | 7 events, A gentle, slow, restorative practice often incorporating yin yoga elements. Soothing the body, mind and spirit. Often, a mat-based practice using props, bolsters, and straps to support the body to gently open and release. -  Every Last Tuesday 5.30pm - 7.00pm A monthly group where home and professional gardeners can meet to talk gardening, swap ideas, share seasonal tips and good practices, troubleshoot, identify plants […] | 5 events,Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles.  Our newest event at Petworth Library. Come along and play some boardgames, all supplied by us. We have Scrabble, Chess, and Backgammon. A gentle, slow, restorative practice often incorporating yin yoga elements. Soothing the body, mind and spirit. Often, a mat-based practice using props, bolsters, and straps to support the body to gently open and release. | 6 events, Every Thursday from Petworth Library. A gentle half-hour stroll. Flat surfaces to walk on with places to sit if necessary. Finish back at the Library with free tea and coffee.  An informal group that meets every Thursday for a cup of tea, a biscuit, and a chat. A blended hatha yoga class with postures particularly focused on building a toned and strong centre. | 3 events, Our most popular event at Petworth Library. Join us for singing, stories, and rhymes! Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles. | 2 events,A blended yoga class, consisting of more flowing sequences of the Vinyasa style, with attention to individual poses, alignment, and mindfulness, to create an invigorating blend that builds strength, length and heat in the body as well as calmness and stillness in the mind. | 1 event, |
3 events, -  In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice--launch the most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. All secondary school-aged pupils are welcome to the youth club every Monday for the drop-in social. | 5 events,A gentle, slow, restorative practice often incorporating yin yoga elements. Soothing the body, mind and spirit. Often, a mat-based practice using props, bolsters, and straps to support the body to gently open and release.  Book your table and enjoy Johny playing beautiful Sitar music inspired by Ravi Shankar. | 5 events,Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles. Our newest event at Petworth Library. Come along and play some boardgames, all supplied by us. We have Scrabble, Chess, and Backgammon. A gentle, slow, restorative practice often incorporating yin yoga elements. Soothing the body, mind and spirit. Often, a mat-based practice using props, bolsters, and straps to support the body to gently open and release. | 6 events,Every Thursday from Petworth Library. A gentle half-hour stroll. Flat surfaces to walk on with places to sit if necessary. Finish back at the Library with free tea and coffee. An informal group that meets every Thursday for a cup of tea, a biscuit, and a chat. A blended hatha yoga class with postures particularly focused on building a toned and strong centre. | 4 events,Our most popular event at Petworth Library. Join us for singing, stories, and rhymes! Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles. - | 2 events,A blended yoga class, consisting of more flowing sequences of the Vinyasa style, with attention to individual poses, alignment, and mindfulness, to create an invigorating blend that builds strength, length and heat in the body as well as calmness and stillness in the mind. | 0 events, |
2 events, The exhibition explores the vibrant world of post-war European painting and the continuing influence of Post-Impressionism, Fauvism and Cubism All secondary school-aged pupils are welcome to the youth club every Monday for the drop-in social. | 6 events,A monthly group where home and professional gardeners can meet to talk gardening, swap ideas, share seasonal tips and good practices, troubleshoot, identify plants and network. A gentle, slow, restorative practice often incorporating yin yoga elements. Soothing the body, mind and spirit. Often, a mat-based practice using props, bolsters, and straps to support the body to gently open and release. | 5 events,Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles. Our newest event at Petworth Library. Come along and play some boardgames, all supplied by us. We have Scrabble, Chess, and Backgammon. A gentle, slow, restorative practice often incorporating yin yoga elements. Soothing the body, mind and spirit. Often, a mat-based practice using props, bolsters, and straps to support the body to gently open and release. | 5 events,Every Thursday from Petworth Library. A gentle half-hour stroll. Flat surfaces to walk on with places to sit if necessary. Finish back at the Library with free tea and coffee. An informal group that meets every Thursday for a cup of tea, a biscuit, and a chat. A blended hatha yoga class with postures particularly focused on building a toned and strong centre. | 4 events,Our most popular event at Petworth Library. Join us for singing, stories, and rhymes! Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles. - | 3 events,A blended yoga class, consisting of more flowing sequences of the Vinyasa style, with attention to individual poses, alignment, and mindfulness, to create an invigorating blend that builds strength, length and heat in the body as well as calmness and stillness in the mind. -  On Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go wrong when a wild beast appears in the woods. | 2 events, - On Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go wrong when a wild beast appears in the woods. |
2 events,All secondary school-aged pupils are welcome to the youth club every Monday for the drop-in social. | 5 events,A gentle, slow, restorative practice often incorporating yin yoga elements. Soothing the body, mind and spirit. Often, a mat-based practice using props, bolsters, and straps to support the body to gently open and release. Book your table and enjoy Johny playing beautiful Sitar music inspired by Ravi Shankar. | 5 events,Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles. Our newest event at Petworth Library. Come along and play some boardgames, all supplied by us. We have Scrabble, Chess, and Backgammon. A gentle, slow, restorative practice often incorporating yin yoga elements. Soothing the body, mind and spirit. Often, a mat-based practice using props, bolsters, and straps to support the body to gently open and release. | 6 events, New work by gallery artists and our first exhibition of paintings by Jayne Sandys-Renton Every Thursday from Petworth Library. A gentle half-hour stroll. Flat surfaces to walk on with places to sit if necessary. Finish back at the Library with free tea and coffee. An informal group that meets every Thursday for a cup of tea, a biscuit, and a chat. A blended hatha yoga class with postures particularly focused on building a toned and strong centre. | 5 events, The festival will once again be joined by an experienced team of interviewers, bringing their expertise and insight to a programme of engaging conversations with this year’s authors and speakers. Our most popular event at Petworth Library. Join us for singing, stories, and rhymes! Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles. | 6 events, The Farmers Market is a great opportunity to support our local farmers who have grown or produced their food/plants within a 40-mile radius. A blended yoga class, consisting of more flowing sequences of the Vinyasa style, with attention to individual poses, alignment, and mindfulness, to create an invigorating blend that builds strength, length and heat in the body as well as calmness and stillness in the mind. -  A change from our usual Bonkers for Conkers this autumn. Join us at Langham Brewery for an Autumn Family Day, with live music, conkers and plenty of family fun – all in aid of Chestnut Tree House. | |
4 events,All secondary school-aged pupils are welcome to the youth club every Monday for the drop-in social. | 8 events,A gentle, slow, restorative practice often incorporating yin yoga elements. Soothing the body, mind and spirit. Often, a mat-based practice using props, bolsters, and straps to support the body to gently open and release. - Every Last Tuesday 5.30pm - 7.00pm A monthly group where home and professional gardeners can meet to talk gardening, swap ideas, share seasonal tips and good practices, troubleshoot, identify plants […] | 8 events,Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles. Our newest event at Petworth Library. Come along and play some boardgames, all supplied by us. We have Scrabble, Chess, and Backgammon. -  Sanjay and Millie host a CHARITY DINNER initiative to support the incredible charities, CICs, and local groups that work so hard to make a difference in Petworth. | 7 events,Every Thursday from Petworth Library. A gentle half-hour stroll. Flat surfaces to walk on with places to sit if necessary. Finish back at the Library with free tea and coffee. An informal group that meets every Thursday for a cup of tea, a biscuit, and a chat. A blended hatha yoga class with postures particularly focused on building a toned and strong centre. | 5 events,Our most popular event at Petworth Library. Join us for singing, stories, and rhymes! Designed to sculpt and tone the upper and lower body, using weights to strengthen and refine. Each class will combine a hybrid style of yoga and strength training to keep flexible & to reactivate “switched off” muscles. | 4 events,A blended yoga class, consisting of more flowing sequences of the Vinyasa style, with attention to individual poses, alignment, and mindfulness, to create an invigorating blend that builds strength, length and heat in the body as well as calmness and stillness in the mind. |
ONGOING EXHIBITIONS & FESTIVALS
Longer term events, including festivals & exhibitions in and around Petworth.
EUROPEAN MODERNISM: Still Life, Landscape & Figure at Ottocento
12 October 2026
10:00 AM—5:00 PM
The exhibition explores the vibrant world of post-war European painting and the continuing influence of Post-Impressionism, Fauvism and Cubism
‘Michaelmas Mix’ at Kevis House Gallery
22 October 2026
11:00 AM—4:00 PM
New work by gallery artists and our first exhibition of paintings by Jayne Sandys-Renton
Petworth Literary Festival
23 October 2026
10:00 AM—10:00 PM
The festival will once again be joined by an experienced team of interviewers, bringing their expertise and insight to a programme of engaging conversations with this year’s authors and speakers.
Christmas Treve Event
07 November 2026
11:00 AM—5:00 PM
CHRISTMAS TREVE runs from 7-8th November 11-5pm daily and sees the cottage decorated for the Season with the roaring log fire and the scent of mulled wine, roast chestnuts and mince pies.
ALL YEAR LONG EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Petworth has much to offer to the visitor. Petworth House is home to a wonderful collection of paintings including local scenes by JMW Turner, the extensive Petworth Park laid out by Capability Brown in the 18th century with its herds of roaming deer around the lakes. There also are festivals, fairs and markets all year long – the list is endless.
