Petworth Cottage Museum - Special Events

Heritage Open Day – Saturday 13^th September 2008

The museum open as usual from 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission will be FREE FOR National Trust Visitors who must sign up for a timed tour starting from Petworth House. Normal admission charges will apply to visitors coming direct to the museum.

Hidden High Street – Whit Sunday 27^th May 2007

Thanks to all who opened their gardens and came to visit them despite the weather. The pictures below are from the 2005 Hidden High Street event.

In 2006 – The Cottage Museum Celebrated its First 10 Years!

10th Anniversary Appeal

Anniversary Exhibition

Garden Opening at Somerset Lodge

Needlework Exhibition & Associated Lectures

10^th Anniversay Appeal

More than ten years have gone by since Lord & Lady Egremont declared the museum open. Since then some 20,000 visitors of all ages, including many from overseas, have enjoyed its friendly welcome and nostalgic atmosphere. The cost of maintaining and running the museum has always exceeded its entry charges. The Petworth Cottage Trust appealed for donations to build up further its endowment fund so that our visitors can continue to enjoy for many more years. You can also help by becoming a Friend of the Cottage Museum – Friends receive unliimted free entry to the museum in return for an annual subscription. If you would like to donate or subscribe please contact us in any of the ways shown on our contact page.

Anniversary Exhibition – Saturday 6^th May 2006

To celebrate the history of the museum and the historical background of the Leconfield Estate, and of Mrs. Cummings and her family there was an exhibition in the Leconfield Hall, Market Square, Petworth.

Garden Opening at Somerset Lodge - 10^th to 18^th June 2006

Thanks very much to Mr. & Mrs. R. Harris who opened their garden under the National Gardens Scheme on the above dates. Proceeds from the sale of teas will benefit the Cottage Museum. Proceeds from the plant sale will be shared between the museum and the National Gardens Scheme.

Needlework Exhibition "Floral Splendour" – from 23^rd September to 4^th October 2006

and Associated Lectures

To celebrate Mrs. Cummings' occupation and her work at Petworth House, the Royal School of Needlework provided this exhibition at the National Trust's Exhibition Room in Petworth House.

On Friday 22^nd September, Lars Tharp, ceramics expert from the BBC Antiques Roadshow, talked about floral ceramics at the Leconfield Hall, Petworth. This well attended event was organised by the Petworth Cottage Museum and sponsored by Barrington & Co., Estate Agents. Thanks to everyone who supported us.

On Monday 25^th September, Dr. Lynn Hulse, archivist of the Royal School of Needlework, talked about the School's foundation, history and work, the Arts & Crafts movement and the Wyndham family's connections with the Royal School of Needlework. This was a Petworth Society event with the Petworth Cottage Museum.