Art Courses Inspired by J.M.W. Turner at Petworth House

9 AUGUST – 9 OCTOBER 2025

10.00am – 5.00pm

This summer, in collaboration with West Dean College, Petworth House will be hosting a series of courses inspired by our ‘Turner’s Vision at Petworth’ exhibition.

These courses will provide an introduction to a variety of mediums, from oil painting to watercolour and charcoal to felting. They will draw inspiration from Turner’s atmospheric paintings and provide a unique opportunity to learn and create in two historic locations.

Book now to secure your spot on these limited courses hosted by expert tutors in inspirational surroundings.

Please visit our website for booking information, dates and prices.

‘Turner’s Vision at Petworth’ Exhibition at Petworth House

21 JUNE – 16 NOVEMBER 2025

10.00am – 5.00pm

For the first time in 20 years, a specially curated selection of J.M.W. Turner’s artistic studies of Petworth will be exhibited in the very place that inspired him. These rarely seen works give a fascinating insight into Turner’s methods, and celebrate an extraordinary landscape seen through the eyes of Britain’s most renowned artist to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth.

£10 per adult

£5 per child

Under 5s go free

No pre-booking required. Admission fees apply to National Trust members.

Outdoor Theatre: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Petworth House

30 MAY 2025

7.00pm – 9.00pm

The HandleBards are bringing their bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ to the Pleasure Garden.Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

Booking essential. For more information email – info@handlebards.com 

Adults – £20.50

21 and under – £13

12 and under – £5

5 and under – Free

Garden Talks at Petworth House

22 – 27 APRIL 2025

10.00am – 4.00pm

Join a variety of horticultural experts for free 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 National Trust gardeners. Free with admission. No booking required. Check our website for the full programme

Bonkers for Conkers 2025

12 OCTOBER 2025

1.00pm – 6.30pm

Join our annual Conker Competition, where we’ll find the junior (8 to 15 years) and senior conker champions of 2025.

There will be an excellent bar, entertainment from Victory Morris Dancers and musicians Yukon Bass, fabulous stalls, steam engine rides, and lots of games and prizes for the family to enjoy. We’ll be collecting for the Chestnut Tree House Hospice Care Sussex.

Live at Langhams: Yellow Moon Music Festival

16 AUGUST 2025

1.00pm -10.00pm

Americana, Bluegrass, Folk and Old Time tunes from some wonderful musicians.

Expect our usual relaxed style; a fabulous atmosphere, wonderful live music, a well-stocked, award-winning bar and delicious, fresh food, courtesy of local producers The Hungry Hog. We’ll be collecting for the Friends Of The South Downs and the South Downs National Park‘s ‘Help Nature to Renature’ projects.

Tickets are now on sale. – https://langhambrewery.co.uk/shop/events/live-at-langhams-2025/

Birthday Bark At The Brewery Dog Show

28 JUNE 2025

11.00am – 3.00pm

Celebrating all things four paws and waggy tails; this event will help to raise awareness of, and proceeds for, Canine Partners.

Canine Partners is a UK charity transforming the lives of people living with disabilities by training amazing assistance dogs. This year marks a huge milestone for Canine Partners – their 35th anniversary. Come along to help us celebrate. There will be prizes for the most Beautiful Bitch; most Handsome Dog; Golden Oldie; Cutest Puppy and Most Lookee-Likee, as well as fabulous raffle prizes, talks and demonstrations.

Anouska Assisi at Langham Brewery

26 APRIL 2025

7.00pm – 11.00pm

We are so excited to welcome Anouska back to the brewery, one of the first venues she played at just 14 after winning the Sussex Young Folk Competition.

Her acoustic folk-pop sound encapsulates a broad range of musical genres while creating thoughtful and considered lyrics.

Anouska uses a loop station to build original music live, in front of audiences; transforming songs from a single strum on the guitar to a full blown production in minutes.

Follow The Swallow Walk

12 APRIL 2025

10.00am – 1.00pm

Join Rural Strides on a morning guided walk through the South Downs National Park, and enjoying the wonderful discovery of local birds along the route.

This walk will guide you through all kinds of different bird habitats – a variety of woodland, common, open farmland, hedgerows and semi-marsh/osier beds.

Langham Laughs

29 MARCH 2025

7.00pm – 11.00pm

We’ve partnered with Epic Comedy for a hilarious night with award-winning comedians to raise money for The Trussell Trust. A night of great food, beers and full of laughs for a wonderful cause, featuring Fiona Allen, Stefano Paolini and Josh Dillon.

South Downs Festival of Food, Fizz and Firkins

22 MARCH 2025

10.00am – 9.00pm

Featuring a variety of vendors – local craft beers, wines, and gins; gourmet sushi, wood-fired pizza, sausage rolls, pork pies, and biltong; delectable chocolates, cakes, and doughnuts; fresh produce, aromatic herbs, and smooth olive oil

. Elevate your own cooking and eating experience. Featuring talks and displays, plus, there’s a special children’s area. 

Recent Acquisition Spring at Rountree Tryon Gallery

27 MARCH – 19 APRIL 2025

Monday – closed (by appointment only)

Tuesday – Friday, 10am-5pm

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

This exhibition combines recently acquired works from across the gallery’s specialisms. Highlights include a highly important full-length portrait by Francisco Michans Gargori (Spanish, 1777- after 1837) of a Spanish Court Aviary Keeper and tropical birds, thought to have been commissioned by Infante Francisco de Paula de Bourbon in around 1830; a fascinating view of Old London Bridge by John Cleveley (c.1712-1777), capturing the historic landmark shortly before work began to remove its buildings in 1757; a poignant pastel by Paul Maze (1887-1979), executed in 1917 during the artist’s time on the Western Front; and a beautiful watercolour of grouse by ornithological master Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935), which until recently has remained in a private collection since the 1930s. The exhibition also introduces work by wildlife photographer Harry Blakey and features contemporary bird and animal sculpture by Stephen Henderson, Holly Hickmore and Jonathan Knight.

The Amateur (Film)

8 MAY 2025

7.30pm – 9.30pm

A CIA cryptographer manages to blackmail his agency into training him to let him go after a group of terrorist who killed his wife.

Director: James Hawes

Writers: Robert Littell, Ken Nolan, Gary Spinelli

Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Michael Stuhlbarg, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, Julianne Nicholson, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne, Holt McCallany

Running time: 2hrs 0mins

Certificate: TBC

The Return (Film)

6 MAY 2025

7.30pm – 9.30pm

After 20 years Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, where he finds his wife held prisoner by suitors vying to be king and his son facing death at their hands. To win back his family and all he has lost, Odysseus must rediscover his strength.

Director: Uberto Pasolini

Writer: John Collee, Edward Bond, Uberto Pasolini

Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer, Marwan Kenzari, Claudio Santamaria

Running time: 1hr 56mins

Certificate: 15

The Return (Film)

2 MAY 2025

7.30pm – 9.30pm

After 20 years Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, where he finds his wife held prisoner by suitors vying to be king and his son facing death at their hands. To win back his family and all he has lost, Odysseus must rediscover his strength.

Director: Uberto Pasolini

Writer: John Collee, Edward Bond, Uberto Pasolini

Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer, Marwan Kenzari, Claudio Santamaria

Running time: 1hr 56mins

Certificate: 15

Mr. Burton (Film)

28 APRIL 2025

4.00pm – 6.00pm

The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins, son of a boozy miner and an English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced.

Director: Marc Evans

Writer: Tom Bullough, Josh Hyams

Stars: Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Lesley Manville, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey

Running time: 2hrs 4mins

Certificate: 12A

Mr. Burton (Film)

24 APRIL 2025

7.30pm – 9.30pm

The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins, son of a boozy miner and an English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced.

Director: Marc Evans

Writer: Tom Bullough, Josh Hyams

Stars: Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Lesley Manville, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey

Running time: 2hrs 4mins

Certificate: 12A

Mr. Burton (Film)

22 APRIL 2025

7.30pm – 9.30pm

The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins, son of a boozy miner and an English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced.

Director: Marc Evans

Writer: Tom Bullough, Josh Hyams

Stars: Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Lesley Manville, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey

Running time: 2hrs 4mins

Certificate: 12A

Twiggy (Film)

17 APRIL 2025

7.30pm – 9.00pm

Featuring contributions from Dustin Hoffman, Paul McCartney, Charlotte Tilbury, Joanna Lumley and many more, TWIGGY is an exploration of the model’s upbringing, career, relationships and everything else that has made her the woman she is today. Directed by Sadie Frost, following her hugely successful debut feature on fashion designer Mary Quant, this documentary will be the first time Twiggy has ever told her story first-hand.

Director: Sadie Frost

Stars: Twiggy, Dustin Hoffman, Paul McCartney, Charlotte Tilbury, Joanna Lumley

Running time: 1hrs 33mins

Certificate: 12A

Black Bag (Film)

15 APRIL 2025

7.30pm – 9.00pm

When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Writer: David Koepp

Stars: Cate Blanchett, Pierce Brosnan, Michael Fassbender, Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Naomie Harris

Running time: 1hrs 33mins

Certificate: 15

A Minecraft Movie (Film)

17 APRIL 2025

4.00pm -5.45pm

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.

Director: Jared Hess

Writers: Chris Bowman, Chris Galletta, Gavin James

Stars: Kate McKinnon, Jemaine Clement, Emma Myers, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa

Running time: 1hr 41mins

Certificate: PG

A Minecraft Movie (Film)

15 APRIL 2025

4.00pm -5.45pm

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.

Director: Jared Hess

Writers: Chris Bowman, Chris Galletta, Gavin James

Stars: Kate McKinnon, Jemaine Clement, Emma Myers, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa

Running time: 1hr 41mins

Certificate: PG

A Minecraft Movie (Film)

14 APRIL 2025

3.00pm -4.45pm

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter.

Director: Jared Hess

Writers: Chris Bowman, Chris Galletta, Gavin James

Stars: Kate McKinnon, Jemaine Clement, Emma Myers, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa

Running time: 1hr 41mins

Certificate: PG