Course News

We have extended the applications for the next intake of the Weald & Downland Living Museum’s MSc in Timber Building Conservation until 31 January 2021. The course is validated by…

Whilst the majority of us haven't got anywhere to go, being in isolation can have its perks! We all have a wish list of personal accomplishments that we have added…

A response to Chalara ash dieback by Joe Thompson of Sussex Oak & Iron Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), one of the most abundant of our native hardwoods and often known…

The Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Karen Fielder as the new Programme Leader for its two MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. As…

If you like discovering how timber frame buildings were made you will love our timber framing from scratch workshops, as they take you from the raw timber to the "reared-up"…

Our 2018 course programme is now available to book online – hurry, as some courses have already sold out! Gift certificates and gift vouchers are also available to buy –…

Join us on Tuesday 12 September for our annual building conservation conference. As discussions about the implications of Brexit continue, this year we will explore the potential consequences of Brexit…

Spring has arrived at the Museum with the blooming of the primroses. In the Museum's coppice, the pastel yellow rosettes of flowers are set off against the rustic gold of…

Book now for our Landscape and Literature day on Sunday, 9 April 2017, 10.30am–4pm. Hear writers reflect on the South Downs and what it means to them and their writing: Alexandra…

The Museum is to run a fascinating study day exploring the history of Food & Drink from 1300-1900 on Sunday 25 September. Registration will take place at 9:30am, with tea…

Come and find out about traditional English scything during our informal day of demonstrations and displays on Sunday 31 July! Will include: Scything demonstrations Informal presentations on how to set…