A Magical Christmas at Petworth House
Petworth House and Park (National Trust), Petworth · 28 November to 3 January 2027
Image: National TrustPetworth's grand state rooms are filled with a nature-themed Christmas display, turning the house into a woodland scene under a starry sky and a glowing moon. Visitors wander through winter scenes made from natural materials. The state rooms are on one level with step-free access.
Highlights
- Woodland-themed Christmas display in the state rooms
- Starry skies and moonlit winter scenes
- Step-free state rooms and a quiet space for anyone who needs it
Good to know
- It gets busy, so arrive early or after 2pm
- The house is about 700m from the main car park on a gravel path, with a mobility buggy on request
- The Beauty Room and Grand Stairs are closed for conservation over Christmas
Getting there
Petworth House and Park (National Trust), Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9LR
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Image: National TrustWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt Halloween trail at Petworth
Petworth's take on the We're Going on a Ghost Hunt books sends young children after the Bunnies of Hoppity Hill to find hidden ghosts. Along the way there is Halloween hoopla, broomstick racing and stepping stones, with a party and sticker at the finish. The route is buggy friendly.
Image: National TrustWe're Going on a Ghost Hunt storytelling at Petworth
Short storytelling sessions in the Battery House studio based on We're Going on a Ghost Hunt. Expect stories, music and mild spookiness about ghosts, pumpkins, bats and owls. Each session lasts about half an hour.
Image: National TrustLittle Antlers festive fun at Petworth House
A Christmas edition of Petworth's Little Antlers toddler session. Families look round the Magical Christmas display in the house, then settle in for story time and festive activities designed for under 5s. It lasts about an hour.