Events
Every year we hold a number of outdoor and indoor events, such as the Garden Weekend in July and Ice Cream Sundae in August.
Parham also hosts events in the Park which are independently organised. (see the bottom of this page for more details)
A diary of all events is posted below.
May 2010
Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 2nd, 3rd May 11am - 5pm
"Stitches in Time 2010"
Despite disappointing weather over the weekend, visitors were able to enjoy displays and demonstrations by local Embroiderers Guilds and teachers and graduates of the Royal School of Needlework. It is planned to hold this event again in 2011.
Sunday, Bank Holiday Monday 30th, 31st
"The Lost Village of Parham" Archaeological investigations by Worthing Archaeological Society. The excavation of the site of the parsonage demolished in the 1730's continues. Earlier this month the first structure was found, a series of postpads probably marking the location of a stable or barn. Over the Bank Holiday Weekend at the end of May some interesting finds were discovered including an even earlier structure which may have been a dwelling on the site before the present Parham House was built. The dig will continue at the Autumn Foraging event on Sunday 17th October 2010.
June 2010
Saturday, Sunday 12th, 13th June (More than 40 of The Sussex Guild members exhibited their crafts at this superb show. It is intended for the Exhibition to come back in 2011 and details will be posted here at the start of the next season.
The Sussex Guild Exhibition, 11am - 5pm.
Contemporary and traditional crafts for sale.
Normal Parham Gardens admission prices apply. £2 extra for entry to House. (The House is open from 2pm to 5pm on the Saturday and from 11am to 5pm on the Sunday.)
Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd June
Open Air Theatre on the South Lawn in front of Parham House.
Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors" by the world renowned Globe Theatre. 7.30 pm
Box Office 0207 401 9919
Admission Prices: Adults £15 Concessions £10
July 2010
Saturday, Sunday 10th, 11th, 10.30am - 5pm
"The 17th Annual Garden Weekend"
The Annual Garden Weekend was a great success. There were nearly 70 stands and demonstrations. The best stands judged by Jean Griffin of Radio Sussex and RHS Britain in Bloom's Jim Buttress were City and Country Landscapes from Ashington in West Sussex and P & K Davis from Wierton Hall Nursery, Maidstone, Kent. Head Gardener, Tom Brown, and gardening journalist, Helen Yemm, spoke to many visitors about their gardening problems.
Next year's event will take place on the 9th and 10th July 2011.
August 2010
Sunday 8th August
"Ice Cream Sundae"
There will be traditional ice cream making and demonstrations by historic interpreters and the opportunity to taste and buy ice creams made locally at Caroline's Dairy. There will be guided walks to the Parham ice-house.
The Hampshire Regency Dancers will dance in the Great Hall and picnic in the Pleasure Grounds (weather permitting) on the day. (See the News page for photograph),
Normal Parham opening times and admission prices apply.
Sunday Bank Holiday Monday 29th, 30th, 11am - 5pm.
"Country House Flowers"
Flower arrangements from the Walled Garden throughout the House
with a programme of demonstrations. (Available here soon.)
Normal Parham admission prices apply.
October 2010
Sunday 17th, 11am - 5pm
"Autumn Foraging and Countryside Day"
Food and drink exhibitors as well as traditional woodland crafts.
Guided deer spotting, fungi identification, acorn collecting and Parkland history walks. Also tours of the Archaeological Dig in the Park.
Normal admission prices apply.
Park Events 2010
June 2010
Saturday, Sunday 19th, 20th
Sussex Country Fair (Parham Park)
Separate admission charge.
House and Gardens open on Sunday only.
Advance tickets from Countryman Fairs Ltd.
Box Office Tel: 0845 2305175
www.countrymanfairs.co.uk
July 2010
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 23rd, 24th, and 25th
Live Crafts (Parham Park)
House and Gardens open on Friday and Sunday only.