The Salt Path (Film)

17 JUNE 2025

7.30pm – 9.30pm

The profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination.

Director: Marianne Elliott

Writer: Rebecca Lenkiewicz

Stars: Gillian Anderson, James Lance, Hermione Norris, Jason Isaacs

Running time: 1hr 55mins

Certificate: 12A

The Phoenician Scheme (Film)

10 JUNE 2025

7.30pm – 9.00pm

The story of a family and a family business. Wealthy businessman, Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.

Director: Wes Anderson

Writers: Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola

Stars: Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Michael Cera, Bryan Cranston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Hope Davis, Benicio Del Toro, Rupert Friend, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Jeffrey Wright, Mia Threapleton.

Running time: 1hr 41mins

Certificate: 15

The Dog Sitters / Bloody Actors by Petworth Players

31 MAY 2025

7.30pm – 10.30pm

An evening of two one-act plays.
First up our junior cast take on The Dog Sitters by Sarah Cowan. A group of girls invited to house-sit and look after a dog for an evening take the opportunity for an impromptu party, during which there is a problem with the dog…
After a short interval our adult cast perform Bloody Actors by Archie Wilson. A group of retired actors living in a nursing home try to get along but events from their past careers make it difficult. The answer seems to lie in preparing and performing a play for the other residents.

Petworth Late: Summer Solstice & Turner’s Vision at Petworth Exhibition

21 JUNE 2025

7.00pm – 10.00pm

Spend the summer solstice watching the sunset in the Pleasure Garden, and along the front terrace of the house, when the grounds are open from 7-10pm.
The Summer Solstice marks the opening of our new exhibition, ‘Turner’s Vision at Petworth’. For the first time in 20 years, a wide range of J.M.W. Turner’s artistic studies of the extraordinary landscape at Petworth House and Park will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. The exhibition will close at 9pm.
Take a stroll around the garden to see the evening sunlight illuminate the Italian styled Ionic Rotunda and absorb the peaceful atmosphere on the woodland walk. Take a seat on one of the garden benches and enjoy the beauty of nature on this unique evening opening.
There will be live music performances during the evening.
Event – 21st June 2025
Time – 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Event Ticket Prices: Adult £15  Child £7.50
Booking Details – Call 0344 249 1895
We recommend booking in advance to guarantee entry. Tickets can also be purchased on the night.
For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

Petworth Secret Gardens Trail 2025

8 JUNE 2025

1.00pm – 5.30pm

We are delighted to say that Petworth’s Secret Garden Event will be open this year, on 8th June 2025 from 1pm-5.30pm,  promising a delightful treasure trail around Petworth.  From large country gardens with sweeping vistas, exquisite courtyard gardens, to abundant ‘no dig’ organic allotments, there will be something for everyone. Ticket sales on the day,  music, entertainment, and plant sales will be in Rosemary Gardens , with a children’s trail around the gardens and delicious refreshments available in Leconfield Hall.Tickets  in advance from: This wonderful day out is run in support of Petworth’s Community Wellbeing Garden, (formerly Petworth Community Garden,) which will  also be part of the trail.  This community charity, is accessible for all ages and abilities and has been run for the community by the community since 2005. Working  with locals from all walks of life including wheelchair users, people with  learning disabilities, physical disabilities or other support needs, families, children and older people,  locals work together in friendly integrated groups according to need and ability. Projects include, Tuesdays ‘Learn and Grow’ accessible gardening day, Wednesdays Men’s Shed rural crafts, Thriving Thursdays therapeutic gardening,  and across the projects, ‘Stepping Stones to Work’, Plot to Plate cookery,  ‘Jammy Dodgers’ preserves. More recently, responding to the cost of living crisis, the charity has developed a community outreach service, delivering fresh produce to locals signposted  from the food bank. All projects aim to make gardening and rural crafts, healthy local food and community wellbeing, accessible to all. Secret Garden Trail Tickets are £7.50 with children under 12 free, Students, 12-18’s and Universal credit are £5.00.Tickets  can be purchased from: For more information please see:  https://www.facebook.com/petworthcommunitygardenInstagram@petworthcgwww.growingforall.org.uk email: info@petworthcommunitygarden.co.ukcall: 07717462780 

A Tour of Petworth House Tunnels and Ice House

14 JUNE 2025

 2.30 and 3.30p.m.

This 45 minutes tour of the underground world of Petworth House will be led by committee Member Ian Yonge who is also a tour guide at the House.

The National Trust will NOT be running its own tunnel tours this year so this Society visit will be your only chance to visit in 2025.

We start the tour in the Summer Dairy and learn how it could kill the unwary and the role it played in Petworth Town fire fighting.  We will learn about the tunnel and underground complex at Petworth House. We will  then walk through the 1750’s servants tunnel under the courtyard and hear about how it was constructed, its use from the 1700’s to World War 11 and its current use as a home to bats- which will all have left for their Summer holidays! On route we will diverge down a short side tunnel to the well and hear how different methods were used to bring up water over the years from a donkey to a “bug”. We will see the remnants of the 1870’s hydraulic lift.  Leaving this tunnel we will then make our way to the 1784 underground ice house, the largest domestic icehouse in England with its three chambers capable of holding in total over 280 cubic metres of ice. We will learn about how it was built and used, where the ice came from and how important ice was to the Victorian dinner party. We will also visit the Wood Yard (normally closed to the public) and the Cow Yard to learn about the buildings there and how essential they were to the running of the “big House”.

Not suitable for wheel chair users.

There will be two tours at 2.30 and 3.30 on Saturday 14th of June with numbers limited to 12 on each tour.  As there is a limit on numbers if you would like to join please book online at  https://Petworthsociety.co.uk   or by emailing emailing Bev Sewell at  Info@Petworth Society.co.uk

Cost to members and non members £10 to defray expenses.

Entry through Church Lodge entrance and meet in Courtyard between house and servants quarters. Say you are on tunnel tour and you will be waved through the pay barrier.

Shimmings Valley Walk

17 MAY 2025

2.30 pm – 4.15 pm

No charge for members. £5 for non members

Leader: Gerald.

Time: 1 .75 hours. Distance: 3 miles. See “Little Switzerland”, as the locals call the beautiful Shimmings Valley (east side of Petworth). A lovely but quite strenuous walk.

Steep steps down into the valley with a long slope up the other side. The field may have some horses at a distance. Into Lover’s Lane for a shady incline to Brinksole Heath (see the best sign in Sussex). Return via a pleasant track to Byworth, crossing the Haslingbourne stream and back via the famous Virgin Mary Spring.

Meet: Petworth Library, Rosemary Lane, High St, Petworth GU28 0AU.

By Car: Park in main Petworth town centre Pound Street GU28 0ES (ample room) & then 3 minute walk. From the toilets, go east up a narrow passageway to Rosemary Lane. Library (on left).

If coming via High Street, opposite. Petworth Cottage Museum.

By Bus: No. 1 Midhurst or Worthing to Petworth.

Contact Gerald if uncertain, on 07748 597 568. Dogs welcome

 

Fete in the Park – Petworth

28 JUNE 2024

12.00pm – 8.00pm

Fun Filled traditional Fete in the wonderful Grounds of Petworth Park with Petworth House as a stunning back drop.
Laser Tag, Crazy Golf, Kiddie Cars, Bouncy Castles, Magician, Balloon Modelling, Hawking About, Tractor Rides, Model Boat display, Vintage car and Tractor display, Games, Craft Tent, Pop up Play Village, Face Painting, Caricature Artist, Music through the day, Stalls, Tea Tent, Food, Drink, evening concert (5-8) and much more…. 

Meghdoots – Charity dinner for Petworth food bank

25 JUNE 2025

5.15pm – 9.30pm

Sanjay and Millie are launching a CHARITY DINNER initiative to support the incredible charities, CICs, and local groups that work so hard to make a difference in Petworth.

After serving this wonderful community for over two decades, they feel it’s time to give something back in a meaningful way.

They will be hosting a special dinner on the last Wednesday of every month, dedicated to raising funds for these organisations.

Here is how it works:

20% of the taking for the day will be donated to the charity of the month, be it eat in or takeaway- their gift to support ongoing work in the community.

Charity of the month for June is PETWORTH FOOD BANK, charity dinner on 25th June.

Petworth Art and Antiques Trail

19 – 21 JUNE 2025

10.00am – 5.00pm (depending on shop)

The Petworth Collective – Arts & Antiques Trail debuts from 19th–21st June 2025, celebrating Petworth’s rich artistic heritage with a curated trail through the town’s galleries and antique shops. Follow a specially designed map to uncover exhibition highlights, expert insights, and fun antique-themed quizzes along the way.

An inclusive evening view on Thursday 19th June invites everyone to enjoy Petworth’s cultural treasures after hours – a relaxed start to a weekend of creativity, craftsmanship, and discovery.

Wine & Dinner Series – SW France (excluding Bordeaux)

22 MAY 2025

7.00pm – 10:30pm

Join us at E. Street Bar & Grill for our exclusive Wine Dinner Series, featuring different wine regions from around the world. Indulge in a guided wine tasting paired with a unique dining menu inspired by each region. Tickets for these exclusive evenings are limited, so pre-booking in advance is highly recommended.

In May 2025 we will be exploring SW France, excluding Bordeaux, alongside an exclusive menu designed by Chef Director Justin Knight. Over the years, Justin has made his mark in Michelin-starred establishments, luxurious hotels, and aboard super yachts, all driven by a desire to carve a unique path and seek out environments where he is not only believed in but also encouraged to let his culinary creativity flourish. He is passionate about showcasing the beauty of fresh, quality ingredients sourced from local farms, butchers, and patisseries, creating a true farm-to-table experience for our guests. With the support of our talented team, Justin looks forward to intertwining culinary art with the core values that Nicola has established within the company.

Tickets are £90 and can be booked here – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/petworthplaces/1681126

PACT Talk at St Mary’s Church – Only One Life

16 MAY 2025

7.30pm – 9.30pm

His Grace the Duke of Norfolk will speak on ‘Only One Life’ “We all have two lives; the second one starts the moment you realise you only have one”

The Duke of Arundel Castle is Britain’s most senior Lay Roman Catholic. He is also Earl Marshal of England, meaning that he organises state ceremonies, including royal coronations, funerals and the state opening of Parliament.

  

The Penguin Lessons (Film)

27 MAY 20256.00pm – 7.50pm

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

Director: Peter Cattaneo

Writer: Tom Michell, Jeff Pope

Stars: Steve Coogan, Björn Gustafsson, David Herrero

Running time: 1hr 50mins

Certificate: 12A

The Penguin Lessons (Film)

23 MAY 20257.30pm – 9.20pm

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

Director: Peter Cattaneo

Writer: Tom Michell, Jeff Pope

Stars: Steve Coogan, Björn Gustafsson, David Herrero

Running time: 1hr 50mins

Certificate: 12A

The Accountant 2 (Film)

13 MAY 2025

7.30pm – 9.35pm

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realising more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother to help. They uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.

Director: Gavin O’Connor

Writer: Bill Dubuque

Stars: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, J.K. Simmons, Daniella Pineda

Running time: 2hrs 4mins

Certificate: TBC

Rodger McPhail at Rountree Tryon Gallery

17 – 31 MAY 2025

Tuesday – Friday, 10am-5pm

Saturday – 11am – 4pm during exhibitions (otherwise by appointment only)

Rodger McPhail is a leading British wildlife and sporting artist who has been at the forefront of the genre for over fifty years. His evocative paintings of birds, animals and landscape cleverly combine fine detail with fluidity and have attracted collectors from around the globe. This exhibition showcases recent work made since his last exhibition with the gallery in 2023.

Increasing Wildlife Habitats and Sustainable Garden Practice in your Garden’ workshop

13 MAY 2025 

6.30pm – 8.30pm

Would you like to improve the wildlife visiting your garden? Would you like to adapt to more sustainable garden practice? Come along to this 2-hour workshop to learn how to do this and then plan changes you can make in your own garden. Bring a sketch/plan of your garden and coloured pens/pencils to add your planned changes to your sketch
Booking essential, places limited.
To book email bev@gardensrevitalised.co.uk or call/text 07867 544845
VENUE: – Tiffins Tea Room, Petworth, GU28 0AU (parking in town car park nearby)
COST: –   £35 per person (to include a drink and cake of your choice)
Hosted by:-  Beverly Exall BSc, MCIHort – Horticulturist with over 35 years experience

The Resilient River at Kevis House Gallery

17 JULY – 2 AUGUST 2025

11.00am – 4.00pm Tuesday – Saturday

Artists explore the River Rother, in oil paintings, watercolours, drawings, and prints.

This exhibition runs throughout the Petworth Festival: Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am.

Opening Preview: Thursday 17 July 12 noon until 4 pm and 5 pm -8.30 pm

Local Salon Tristan Eves Wins at the HAIR Awards 2025

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Petworth based salon Tristan Eves has officially been crowned a winner at the prestigious HAIR Awards 2025, taking home the trophy in the Regional Salon South category on Monday 24th March after an incredible journey from finalist to champion.

Tristan Eves stood out among an unprecedented number of national entries with the most competitive and high-quality submissions the awards have ever seen. Held at the stunning Sweeties at The Standard, London, this year’s awards brought together the very best of the UK hair industry, celebrating talent, innovation, and the hair heroes of the high street.

Editor of HAIR Magazine, Evie Sherriffs, shared her admiration for this year’s winners:

“The entries this year were absolutely outstanding across the board! Going home a winner is a huge achievement!”

Tristan Eves is known for its luxury hairdressing service at it’s warm, welcoming salon in the heart of historic Petworth. Their reputation has earned them a loyal following and a place among the industry’s best.

Tristan Evessaid: “We’re absolutely thrilled to win! This recognition means the world to us. It reflects the dedication and passion our team puts into every client experience.”

Sponsored by Revlon Professional, the HAIR Awards celebrates true excellence, from Regional Salons and Colour Experts to trend-defining looks that leave readers saying: “I want their hair!”

This win marks a major milestone for Tristan Eves and puts them firmly on the map as one of the UK’s most exciting hair destinations.

Feast in the Vines – A Celebration of Sussex at Roebuck Estate

2 AUGUST 2025

12:30pm – 5.00pm

Back for another year, our fantastic Feast in the Vines returns to our Petworth vineyard this August.  Indulge in a mouth-watering banquet prepared by The Sussex Chef, who has curated a special menu that celebrates the incredible produce Sussex has to offer and pairs wonderfully with our delicious vintage sparkling wines.

Stretch your legs with a tour of our beautiful vineyard after lunch before returning to The View to indulge in a celebratory glass of Roebuck sparkling.

Food provided by Sussex Chef @sussexchefoffical

£70

To book please visit

https://www.roebuckestates.co.uk/events/special-events/

Flora & Fauna Tour at Roebuck Estates

27 JUNE 2025

2.00pm -4.00pm

In celebration of English Wine Week, join us for this very special tour of our secret Sussex vineyard.  Led by our in-house ecologist, you will learn about the natural flora and fauna of a Sussex Woodland and the importance Roebuck places on leaving the lightest footprint on our environment.  Discover how the foxglove got its name and why we should be celebrating the humble slowworm.

Finish the tour with a tasting of our three award-winning vintage sparkling wines.

Places are highly limited so booking essential.

£30

To book please visit

https://www.roebuckestates.co.uk/events/special-events/

Jazz in the Vines at Roebuck Estates

21 JUNE 2025

2.00pm  -6.00pm

Join us for a relaxing Saturday afternoon at The View – our stunning new venue at the top of our Roebuck vineyard to mark the start of English Wine Week and to celebrate the longest day of the year.

With music from The Grand Central Trio, complimentary grazing snacks and a short, guided tour of our beautiful vineyard, indulge in a tranquil summer afternoon in the vines, whilst savouring a glass of our award-winning vintage sparkling wines.

Grazing food supplied by Gracefully Grazing @gracefully_grazing

Music by The Grand Central Trio @thegrandcentraltrio

£50

To book please visit

https://www.roebuckestates.co.uk/events/special-events/

The Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair

16 – 18 MAY 2025

Friday 11.00am – 7.00pm

Saturday 10.30am – 6.00pm

Sunday 10.30am – 5.00pm

Following yet another successful fair in Petworth Park, our next event there is scheduled to be held from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 May 2025 – the tenth anniversary of this popular show.

The famous National Trust property in the picturesque market town of Petworth has proved an ideal venue, attracting thousands of eager visitors. In its spacious marquee, the Petworth Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair has over 60 exhibitors, predominantly members of The British Antique Dealers’ Association and LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. They offer for sale a wide range of desirable items such as fine period furniture, clocks, oil and watercolour paintings, maps, glass, sculpture, lighting, vintage watches, boxes, silver and jewellery together with ceramics, 20th century design objects, drawings and prints, textiles and carpets, garden artefacts, applied arts and many other decorative and unique works of art from the ancient to the contemporary.

We are very happy to again work with The National Trust at Petworth House as well as with the local dealer association PAADA and the Petworth Business Association, creating yet another exciting event. The grand 17th century house boasts an internationally important art collection, and together with its ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped country park, it provides a magnificent backdrop for our annual fair.

The fair has its own free car park by the marquee – access is from the A272 Tillington Road through the gate at New Lodges. The AA signs will direct traffic to this entrance and not to the main car park on the A283, where there is a charge of £4 for non-National Trust members. Disabled parking close to the fair entrance. The pedestrian entrance is via the Cricket Lodge gate, also on the A272, or via the Cowyard.

A courtesy shuttle bus service will operate between the fair car park, the entrance to Petworth House and the town centre, running hourly between 11 am and 6 pm (5pm on Sunday).

Fair visitors enjoy free access to Petworth House during the three day event. National Trust members and Petworth House ticket holders may attend the antiques fair free of charge.

Light refreshments are available in the restaurant inside the fair, operated by The Naked Food Company.

Dogs that can be carried and guide/assistance dogs are welcome.

Lunatraktors + special guest

6 JUNE 2025

7.45pm – 10.30pm

We close out our Spring Season with a genuinely unique concert. There is literally nobody else like these guys, and we’re so happy that we’ve finally landed them.

Lunatraktors are choreographer and percussionist Carli Jefferson, and nonbinary vocalist and composer Clair Le Couteur. Influenced by flamenco, post-punk, and trip-hop, they strip back traditional folk to rhythm and voice performed with fascinating theatricality. The pair turned heads in 2019 when their DIY debut This Is Broken Folk – recorded live in a viaduct arch by Ramsgate harbour – made it onto MOJO Magazine’s Top Ten Folk Albums.

Their newer work blends analogue synth, whistles, accordion with tuned drums, vocal harmonies, and a hybrid of tap dance and body percussion, which Jefferson developed after touring with Stomp. A double act in the old-fashioned sense, Le Couteur’s channeling voices of multiple tragi-comic characters match Jefferson’s hyper-expressive performance style.

The Burning Glass + special guest

9 MAY 2025

7.45pm – 10.30pm

People often stop us in the street and ask if we will bring back certain bands to Petworth again where we’ve had a particularly brilliant night. A regular conversation goes like this – “When will you get that tall guy with the ukulele back where we all danced, what an amazing night”. The answer is now. We loved them too.

As a reminder, The Burning Glass are a six piece acoustic band that play powerful storytelling pop music that makes you want to dance. Edwin Brooks (the tall guy with the ukulele) writes songs that tell stories and make people laugh dance and sometimes cry. The band, and what a band they are, bring together musicians from classical, jazz and folk backgrounds using tuned percussion, ukulele, bass, electric guitar, drums and lots of singing to bring these songs to life. Over the last decade the band have built a cult following UK festival circuit, and they are firm favourites at Glastonbury.

Laura Jane Wilkie & Ian Carr + Ian Roland

16 APRIL 2025

7.45PM – 10.30PM

A rapidly rising star in the Scottish folk scene, Laura Jane Wilkie has a unique style rooted in Highland fiddle traditions folded in with influences from a wide range of genres.

Her debut solo project ‘Vent’, released by the iconic folk label Hudson Records, is centred around Waulking songs – ancient women’s work songs adapted for the fiddle, and demonstrates what a versatile, creative and adept artist she is.

Laura has toured across the world in various different groups and artists within the contemporary folk music scene, but Petworth Sessions will see Laura joined by guitarist and producer Ian Carr.