Weald and Downland Living Museum
Chichester, West Sussex
About Weald and Downland Living Museum
The Weald & Downland Living Museum covers 50 acres, with nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to 19th centuries, along with gardens, farm animals, walks and a lake.
The buildings are rescued from destruction, the buildings being carefully dismantled, conserved and rebuilt to their original form. These help the museum bring to life the homes, farmsteads and rural industries of the last 1,000 years.
Many buildings situated there are over 400 years old, and still stand strong!
Plus, special children's activities are held during half terms and every day during the school holidays.
Immerse yourself in history - be part of something historic!
- Explore our 40 acre site and over 50 historic buildings.
- See demonstrations on how we used to live.
- Take part in school holiday activities.
- Special event weekends throughout the year.
- A great day out come rain or shine!
Be part of something historic and discover Sussex rural history through the seasons, in the heart of the picturesque South Downs. See what rural living was like with over a 1,000 years of history to explore, and over 50 relocated historic houses covering the 40 acre site. Whether you are 5 or 95 there is something for everyone!
The only Open Air Museum in Sussex
Join us as we explore over 1,000 years of history from the Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Victorian and Edwardian eras.
See daily demonstrations of rural life, from domestic duties, traditional trades and crafts, to rural farming. Meet the working animals and see them in action.
Have a go at hands on activities in our school holidays, along with special activity weekends throughout the year.
Learn about our daily lives, from the food we eat to the beds we slept in.
There is so much to explore!
See history brought to life!
- Meet the working animals.
- Taste a traditional biscuit or bread from out bakehouse.
- Have a go at grinding grain with our stonewheel in the watermill.
- Get hands on with school holiday craft activities.
- Follow our trails.
- Explore the woodland walk.
Create special memories with your family on a great day out.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Dog Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
March - October Everyday 10am - 5pm
November - February Everyday 10am - 4pm Closed 24th December to 1 January
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £9.75
- Adult (17-18+) : £18.75
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
General AdmissionAdults from £18.75Kids (5-17) from £9.75Under 5's: FreeSeniors (60+) from £16.75Family (2+2) from £51.00
Book online and you can save approx 10% on the above ticket prices!
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
- Hot and cold beverages
- Breakfasts
- Light lunches
- Hot lunches
- Children's options
- Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Singleton
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0EU
England
Tel: 01243811363
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Local bus service from Chichester and Midhurst.
Train service to Chichester - you can then take the bus to the Museum.
On local Centurian Way cycle route.
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