Parham House & Gardens
A fine Elizabethan house with an important collection of needlework, paintings and furniture and award-winning Walled Garden, set beneath the South Downs.
Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4HS
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Access statement available
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Parham is a traditional stone E-shaped Elizabethan mansion, built in 1557. Idyllically set in the heart of an ancient deer park, below the South Downs, the Elizabethan house contains an important collection of needlework, paintings and furniture.
Parham has always been a well-loved family home, and only three families have lived here since its foundation stone was laid.
Complete with a Great Hall and spectacular Long Gallery which is the third longest in England, Parham’s tranquillity and timeless beauty have changed little over the centuries. The gardens include a four-acre Walled Garden with stunning herbaceous borders and Pleasure Grounds.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Parham House and Gardens offers a variety of events and attractions throughout the year. Below is a detailed summary of the events and attractions mentioned:
Past Events
- Tour of the House: Special tours of the House were held on 2 October 2025, 10 September 2025, and 4 July 2025. These tours required advance booking and included entry to the gardens and the House from 2pm.
- Tour of the Needlework: Tours of the Needlework collection were held on 24 September 2025, 8 August 2025, and 18 September 2024. These also required advance booking and included entry to the gardens and the House from 2pm.
- The Late Summer Italian Kitchen: A masterclass with Valentina was held on 3 September 2025, celebrating late summer Italian cooking.
- Afternoon Tea Week: Held from 13 to 17 August 2025, this event featured exclusive tea sittings with limited availability. Pre-booking was required.
- Jaguar Day: On 3 August 2025, classic and contemporary cars were displayed near the entrance to the House and Gardens.
- Sussex Steam Rally: From 12 to 13 July 2025, this event showcased steam traction engines and vintage vehicles.
- Botanical Workshop: A painting workshop with Leigh Ann Gale was held on 8 July 2025 and 23 September 2024.
- The Plant Fairs Roadshow: On 6 July 2025, specialist nurseries sold a variety of plants.
- Horsham School of Botanical Artists Exhibition: From 18 June to 6 July 2025, this exhibition showcased botanical artwork in the Seed Room.
- Sussex Day 2025: Celebrated on 15 June 2025, this event featured local produce, crafts, and art.
- Association of Sussex Artists Exhibition: Held from 21 May to 8 June 2025, this event included live demonstrations by various artists.
- Deborah Crago Exhibition: From 4 to 11 May 2025, this exhibition featured pressed flower and embroidery work.
- The Spring Kitchen at Parham: A cookery masterclass was held on 1 May 2025, featuring Valentina Harris and Miranda Gore Browne.
- Open Day: On 20 and 21 April 2025, Parham House and Gardens opened for the season.
- Autumn Flowers at Parham: From 2 to 13 October 2024, this event showcased flower arrangements in the House.
Attractions
- Parham Park: The park includes 875 acres of agricultural and forestry land, with 300 acres of ancient parkland home to a herd of wild fallow deer.
- Veteran Trees: The park features many veteran trees, some over 500 years old, and supports a rich ecosystem.
- St Peter's Church: Located southwest of the House, this historic church holds services on the first and third Sundays of each month.
- Walking, Riding, and Cycling: A public footpath runs through the park, offering fine views of the House. Horse riding permits are available, but cycling is not allowed.
House and Garden ticket prices are as follows and are inclusive of a voluntary donation:-
Adult: £18.15
Child: £8.25
Garden Only ticket prices area s follows and are inclusive of a voluntary donation:-
Adult: £13.75
Child: £5.50
Historic Houses members do not need to book in advance. Please show your membership card or temporary membership card when you arrive.
Groups of at least twenty are eligible for reductions on admission pricing and have the option to book guided tours of the House or the Gardens as part of their visit. Catering is available from either the small cafe in the gardens or can be booked in advance and served in the Big Kitchen. Please contact us on [email protected] for further information.
For special interest groups and those seeking a more exclusive experience, we can offer exclusive visits on Mondays or Tuesdays when the House and Gardens are otherwise closed.
We welcome visits from schools and education groups.
For more information please contact us.
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Access statement available
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Getting here
Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4HS
Midway between Pulborough & Storrington on A283. Equidistant from A24 & A29.
For those travelling by public transport, the nearest train station is Pulborough, which is a short taxi ride from Parham. There is also an hourly bus service on route 100 to the main gate, excluding Sundays.
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