Photo: Liam mansfield, CC BY-SA 2.0Petersfield is a market town with independent shops in its lanes and High Street, and Petersfield Heath for an open walk.
Petersfield is a market town with a mix of specialised and independent traders along its lanes and up the High Street, according to Petersfield Town Council. Petersfield Heath is a green space in the town for a walk, and the town council publishes its events on its website. The council's home page lists current notices and events, including the Petersfield in Bloom 2026 competition.
Petersfield station is on Station Approach and is managed by South Western Railway. It has step free access to all platforms, with no lifts. East Hampshire District Council publishes its car park charges and car park lists on its website, and advises drivers to check the notice boards in each car park for current tariffs, chargeable days and times. Motorcycles can park free of charge in designated bays, and blue badge holders can use disabled spaces without charge. The council publishes its car park charges and its car park and bay list as downloadable files on the same page.
Checked 19 October 2026.
Photo of Petersfield: Liam mansfield, CC BY-SA 2.0About 69 acres of open land with a 22 acre pond, a short walk from Petersfield town centre. There is a children's playground, boat hire in summer and wildfowl on the pond.
Over 2,000 acres of open access woodland and downland with three waymarked walking trails, two permissive bike trails and a play area. The top of Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs, is nearby.
Photo of Petersfield: Liam mansfield, CC BY-SA 2.0South Downs Open 2026 is an exhibition and collection display at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery in Petersfield, running from 10 October 2026 to 13 March 2027. It is listed on the museum's exhibitions and collection displays programme. Times are on the event page, and booking is recommended.
Photo of Petersfield: Liam mansfield, CC BY-SA 2.0Mischief Makers is a free weekly early years programme for young children at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery in Petersfield, running from 13 to 27 October 2026. It suits toddlers and their families. Booking is recommended, and times are listed on the event page.
Photo of Petersfield: Liam mansfield, CC BY-SA 2.0A portrait drawing course with Livvy Stainer at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery, running in blocks from 13 October to 17 November 2026. Booking is required, and the event page has the session times. It suits adults who want to learn the principles of portrait drawing.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0A one-day corn dolly workshop at Butser Ancient Farm near Petersfield, running Sunday 25 October 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00. Taught by one of the last remaining tutors of this traditional rural craft, it is aimed at people with some previous experience who want to learn intermediate weaves.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0A half-term holiday activity club for children aged 6 to 13, running Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 from 09:00 to 17:00. Children take part in hands-on historical activities at Butser Ancient Farm near Petersfield, set in the Hampshire countryside. It suits families looking for a week of structured activities during half term.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0A multi-day bow making workshop at Butser Ancient Farm near Petersfield, running from Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 October 2026. Participants learn to craft their own bow using simple bushcraft tools and explore bow design through the ages. It suits anyone interested in traditional craft and bushcraft skills.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0Butser IX Roman Legion hosts a Roman living history and combat reenactment weekend at Butser Ancient Farm near Petersfield. Visitors can explore the open air site and find out what life was like in Roman Britain. The weekend suits families and anyone interested in history.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0A fireside workshop at Butser Ancient Farm near Petersfield, running on Saturday 31 October 2026 from 10:00 to 12:30. Participants hear old stories about familiar flowers through a year of nature, then finish by making scented Saxon Amulet Beads. Suits families, couples and friends interested in folklore and traditional crafts.
Image: Petersfield town centre (The Square)The Petersfield Christmas Market takes place in the town centre on Sunday 13 December 2026, from 10.00am to 3.30pm. Around 100 stalls sell Christmas gifts, with festive music, food and mulled wine in The Square, and local schools and choirs singing carols. It suits families and anyone wanting a seasonal day out, and entry is free.
Photo of Petersfield: Liam mansfield, CC BY-SA 2.0About 69 acres of open land with a 22 acre pond, a short walk from Petersfield town centre. There is a children's playground, boat hire in summer and wildfowl on the pond.
Over 2,000 acres of open access woodland and downland with three waymarked walking trails, two permissive bike trails and a play area. The top of Butser Hill, the highest point on the South Downs, is nearby.
Photo: nick macneill, CC BY-SA 2.0A working farm on the South Downs with historic buildings, open fires and livestock, run as a living museum of ancient farming. Visitors can look around, buy snacks and bring a picnic.
