Discover the lives of our ancestors; ordinary working people.  Their homes and the way they built them, their crops and flowers and the way they grew them, their animals and the way they raised them…… explore the museum’s farmsteads, village, Tudor kitchen, working watermill and superb collection of rescued buildings set in the glorious Sussex Downland landscape.

Walk in the woods, bring the dog, visit the lakeside café, bring a picnic and choose your spot – by the millpond or under a beech tree.

Children are free to run, play and learn.

You’ll experience six centuries of our rural heritage and a great day out.

Or try a special event day, packed with entertainment for all of the family and  inspired by the life and times reflected at the Museum.

And if you need a new hobby, or a new skill which might change your career, we have a course for you.