Events
Every year we hold a number of outdoor and indoor events, such as the Celebration of Spring in April and the Garden Weekend in July.
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.
April 2012
Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 8th and 9th
"Easter Egg Hunt"
Easter Egg hunt taking place in the Pleasure Grounds on both days. The Gardens are open 12noon to 5.00pm and the House from 2.00pm - 5.00pm on both Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. Light lunches and cream teas are also available.
Sunday 22nd - 11.00am to 5.00pm
"A Celebration of Spring"
The day combines practical demonstrations, talks, garden tours and activities for children to get involved in gardening.
There will be a dedicated "Talks Marquee" where guest speakers will talk about propagation, growing perennials, fruit growing, tree pruning and more. Specialist nurseries will be in attendance.
A new Children's Marquee will be present where children can learn how to plant up a pumpkin. They will also be able to paint terracotta pots and make fun items.
Tickets to the 'Celebration of Spring' event are priced at £9.00 for Adults, Senior Citizens £8.50, a Family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) is £26.00 and children aged 5-15 are £4.50.
May 2012
No events scheduled for May
June 2012
Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 3rd and 4th
Archaeological Dig by the Worthing Archaeological Society
The Gardens are open 12noon to 5.00pm and the House from 2.00pm to 5.00pm on both Sunday 3rd and Bank Holiday Monday 4th June.
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th
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 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday).
Sunday 24th
"Plant Focus Day", 11am - 5pm
This event focuses on 4 different varieties of plants:- pinks, cannas, sweet peas and fushias.
4 specialist nurseries will be in attendance - 1 for each plant- and will discuss each variety in a "Talks Marquee" throughout the day. Visitors can then go on a Parham Garden Tour to see these plants 'in situ' and there will also be cut flower arrangements using pinks and sweet peas.
Tickets to the 'Plant Focus' event are priced at £9.00 for Adults, Senior Citizens £8.50, a Family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) is £26.00 and children aged 5-15 years are £4.50.
July 2012
Saturday, Sunday 7th, 8th, 10.30am - 5pm
"The 19th Annual Garden Weekend"
Display stands selling quality plants and sundries. Demonstrations and much more.
Admission prices for the weekend are Adults £9.00, Senior Citizens £8.50, Children (5-15yrs) £4.50 and Family (2 adults & up to 4 children) £26.00. The entry price covers both House and Gardens.
August 2012
Monday, Tuesday 6th, 7th 7.30pm
"Hamlet"
Shakespeare's Globe performing Hamlet in front of Parham House - Box Office 0207 401 9919
Saturday, Sunday 11th, 12th 10.30am - 5.00pm
"Grow Your Own Festival"
Come and learn about growing your own food - fruit, vegetables, herbs - and animals (bees, chickens, alpacas, pigs). Pippa Greenwood is attending on the Sunday as the guest celebrity.
Visitors will be able to see and talk to all the various producers and there will be a dedicated "Talks Marquee" where speakers will be discussing their areas of expertise throughout the weekend. Q & A's will be welcomed.
There will be a "Flower Festival" in Parham House and numerous nurseries will be present and selling plants ideal for cut flower arrangements.
Local Horticultural Societies will be attending and there will be a competition for them to make the most creative/inspirational arrangement. A new annual cup will be presented to the winner at the end of the weekend by Lady Emma and Pippa Greenwood.
Admission prices for the weekend are Adults £9.00, Senior Citizens £8.50, Children (5-15yrs) £4.50 and Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £26.00. The entry price covers both House and Gardens.
October 2011
Sunday 7th, 11am - 5pm
"Autumn Foraging and Countryside Day"
Food and drink exhibitors, traditional woodland crafts, guided deer spotting and fungi walks.
Admission charges are: Adults £9.00, Senior Citizens £8.50, Children (5-15 years) £4.50, Family £26.00 (2 adults and up to 4 children). The entry price covers both House and Gardens.
Park Events 2012
June 2012
Saturday, Sunday 16th, 17th
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 2012
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 27th, 28th, and 29th
Live Crafts (Parham Park)
House and Gardens open on Friday and Sunday only.