4 January 2021
Response to Lockdown 3
Unfortunately, we have had to close our doors once again due to the latest announcement and lockdown restrictions. The Museum will be closed from Tuesday, 5 January 2021 until further…
23 December 2020
Tier 4 COVID-19 update
From 26 December (Boxing Day), the Weald & Downland Living Museum will be entering Tier 4. The Museum will be open as an open air, outdoor space only. We ask…
8 December 2020
Time to upskill or fancy a career change? We are opening doors for building professionals!
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…
7 October 2020
Five-year old Megan takes top prize Museum’s 50th anniversary badge design competition
As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we launched a competition earlier in the year asking local young supporters to design a badge to mark our milestone occasion. Museum Director…
9 June 2020
Museum update: reopening plans
We are delighted to announce we will be reopening on Monday, 6 July to the general public and from Monday, 22 June to Museum Members only. We look forward to…
2 June 2020
Garden Wildlife Week: Bayleaf Garden
Bayleaf Garden (created in 1989) researched and designed by Sylvia Landsberg and originally developed by Bob Holman. A recreation of a late medieval garden, laid out in blocks of beds.…
7 May 2020
Looking after the site during lockdown
Meet Nick Conway, the Museum's Site Manager. Tasked with looking after the Museum’s grounds, safety and security, Nick has been at the Museum since 1997. He and his two-man team,…
29 April 2020
Thinking ourselves back in time – part 1 (sights)
With the rain feeding our gardens and the sun getting ready to reappear, many of us are currently stuck inside! Why not take a little time to sit by a…
