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An ancient market town, Petersfield is set in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
With a vibrant arts scene and lots of opportunities for outdoor adventures, there’s plenty to see and do in and around Petersfield.
Here are our top 10 things to do in Petersfield:
Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery
Where better a place to start is there than a visit to a local museum? Discover Petersfield’s fascinating history on a trip to the Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery.
Based in a former police station and courthouse, the museum offers a wonderfully diverse mix of archaeology, art, historic dress, literature, photography, poetry and social history. The Courtyard Café also serves up some delicious cakes!
Petersfield Heated Outdoor Pool
Take a dip in the warm waters of Petersfield Heated Outdoor Pool this summer. Open from the end of April, this pool is a popular destination with the Petersfield locals. Swim your lengths or dive off the springboard before enjoying a snack from the ‘Dive Thru’ café.
Sky Park Farm
To the east of Petersfield is Sky Park Farm. Experience life on a working deer farm by following the farm trail and feeding the deer. Younger visitors will love the play areas too.
Take a picnic, or dine at the Grazing Rooms café, where local produce is at the heart of the menu.
Petersfield Farmers’ Market
If you love nothing better than fresh, local produce then be sure to head to Petersfield on the first Sunday of the month for the farmers’ market. From bread to beer, fruit to fishcakes, gin to game, shopping at your local Hampshire Farmers’ Market offers an abundance of choice.
Cantina Rosita
Celebrate Latin American and Eastern Mediterranean food on a pit stop at Cantina Rosita. Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, this cafe also offers outdoor dining during the summer months and is dog-friendly too.
Cycle the Meon Valley
Offering stunning scenery and gorgeous Hampshire villages along the way, follow the Meon Valley on a 29-mile circular ride starting and finishing at Petersfield railway station. Highlights along the ride include Butser Ancient Farm and Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
Edward Thomas Circular Walk
Follow in the footsteps of poet and author, Edward Thomas, who lived in the village of Steep, near Petersfield.
This 4-mile circular walk starts at Steep Church and takes in the beautiful surroundings of the South Downs National Park.
The Sustainability Centre
An independent learning centre with its own campsite, The Sustainability Centre leads the way on being eco-friendly. Join in with the centre’s regular courses including subject matters such as forest school, composting and nature-led meditation sessions. The Centre is located approximately 9 miles to the southwest of Petersfield.
Petersfield Physic Garden
A private garden, which has been opened to the public, Petersfield Physic Garden was created in a 17th century garden style.
Look out for formal herb beds which feature plants that have been used for medicinal purposes, a knot garden, a topiary walk and orchard. Guided tours for groups can also be arranged.
Durleighmarsh Farm Shop at Pick Your Own
Who doesn’t love a pick your own farm in the summer months? Set a short distance from Petersfield, Durleighmarsh Farm Shop offers pick your own strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries and fruits such as plums, of course, depending on the season.
Added to this, the farm offers flower picking in the summer and pumpkin picking in the autumn.
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Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery looks to tell the story of Petersfield and the surrounding areas through a wonderfully diverse mix of archaeology, art, historic dress, literature, photography, poetry and social history.
Petersfield pool is heated! The water temperature is usually about 27 degrees C. They are open every day during the season (usually late April to mid-September).
Experience the wonders of a working deer farm within the South Downs National Park at Sky Park Farm. Located in West Harting, Sky Park Farm is a working deer farm that has evolved to offer an opportunity to meet and feed herds of Red, White and Sika deer up close, explore the adventure playground and farm trail and visit The Grazing Rooms cafe, Farm Shop & Butcher, we have something for everyone.
Enjoy top quality dishes on our classic British menu. Serving up food for breakfast, light lunches of sharing plates or culinary innovations from our main menu. Children's menus also available.
Petersfield Farmers' Market brings you the best in Hampshire's food and drink, direct from the producers.
Cantina Rosita was born from the desire to provide delicious and freshly-made food, inspired by the flavours of Latin America and the Eastern Mediterranean. We are a small, independent café aiming to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, whilst providing a more sustainable and planet friendly approach to hospitality.
This medium-length ride combines some of the prettiest villages in the Meon Valley with spectacular views over both the valley to the north and the Solent including the Isle of Wight to the south.
A 4 mile circular walk with stunning views of the South Downs National Park now honours the author and his home village. On the walk you will explore areas of inspiration for the poet, see the Red House which was his home from 1909 to 191 and visit Steep Church which contains two engraved windows commemorating the centenary of his birth.
The Sustainability Centre is an independent learning and study centre in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
Set in beautiful, tranquil countryside on the Hampshire/Sussex border, a stone's throw from Petersfield, Durleighmarsh Farm offers a huge range of top quality pick-your-own fruit and vegetable crops throughout the season.
