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.
The following is a detailed summary of the events and activities that have taken place at Parham House and Gardens, along with their respective dates and descriptions:
- Tour of the House: Conducted on multiple dates throughout the open season, including 2 October 2025, 10 September 2025, and 4 July 2025. These tours required advance booking and included access to the gardens and the house from 2 PM. Spaces were limited.
- Tour of the Needlework: Held on 24 September 2025, 8 August 2025, and 18 September 2024. These tours also required advance booking and included access to the gardens and the house from 2 PM. Spaces were limited.
- The Late Summer Italian Kitchen: A masterclass with Valentina held on 3 September 2025, featuring late summer Italian recipes. This event was a one-time culinary experience.
- Afternoon Tea Week: Held from 13 August to 17 August 2025, this event featured exclusive tea sittings paired with fine food. Pre-booking was required, and the price was £55 per person, including entry to the house and gardens.
- Jaguar Day: On 3 August 2025, classic and contemporary Jaguar cars were displayed near the entrance to the house and gardens.
- Sussex Steam Rally: From 12 July to 13 July 2025, this event showcased steam traction engines and vintage vehicles.
- Botanical Workshop with Leigh Ann Gale: Conducted on 8 July 2025 and 23 September 2024, this workshop focused on botanical painting.
- The Plant Fairs Roadshow: Held on 6 July 2025, featuring a variety of plants from specialist nurseries.
- 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 in the Pleasure Grounds.
- Association of Sussex Artists Exhibition: From 21 May to 8 June 2025, this exhibition included live demonstrations by various artists.
- Deborah Crago Exhibition: From 4 May to 11 May 2025, this exhibition featured pressed flower and embroidery artwork.
- The Spring Kitchen at Parham: A cookery masterclass held on 1 May 2025, featuring Valentina Harris and Miranda Gore Browne.
- Open Day: Held on 20 and 21 April 2025, marking the season opening on Easter Sunday and Monday.
- Autumn Flowers at Parham: From 2 October to 13 October 2024, this event showcased flower arrangements in the house and gardens.
All events mentioned have concluded.
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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