The Weald & Downland Living Museum – a hidden gem in the South East, quintessentially British in a picture perfect setting. We are a museum for those who want to see, touch and even smell what life was really like for people living in years gone by. Whether you are 5 or 95 there is something for everyone!
Plan your visitWith so many varied events and the changing seasons to enjoy here at the Museum, why not consider joining as an annual member. Membership pays for itself in just three visits and is a fantastic way to support the Museum and our conservation work!
Find out moreEntry to the Museum is by pre-booked ticket unless you are a Museum Member. You can choose an entry time that suits you and once you’re at the Museum you can stay as long as you like! Book your tickets here.
From our historic life weekends, exhibitions, courses in traditional trades and crafts and seasonal activities, to a selection of open-air theatre for you to enjoy against the backdrop of our beautiful Museum, there really is something for everyone.
Learn more about our unique and vibrant open-air museum.
Sense the immense power of the water mill, imagine being a pupil in a Victorian classroom or feel the heat from the roaring fire in a Tudor kitchen.
Discover over 15,000 pieces of artefacts! The Museum holds a very strong and comprehensive range of artefacts which cover a diverse range of subject matter.
Rural life is at the core of the Museum’s storytelling. See the working and traditional farm animals, wander through historic gardens and learn how plants and herbs were used for medicine, cosmetics and colognes.
Pack your walking boots and get up close to history; embrace the outdoors and embark on an adventure across our 40-acre site with your family - there is so much to explore and discover!
The Weald & Downland Living Museum is home to the BBC's The Repair Shop. For all Repair Shop enquiries please contact Ricochet directly.
Visitors are welcome to soak up the tranquil atmosphere of the Museum and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Are you ready to explore?
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