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The award-winning Weald & Downland Living Museum unveils its new Christmas programme and invites visitors to soak up the festive spirit and take a glimpse into Christmas preparations through the…

Seasonal events making it the perfect autumnal attraction for all the family! We are excited to launch our new Autumn programme packed full of family-friendly fun for all ages, from…

Have you ever wondered how the Museum moves its buildings? Or why a building might be moved? Find out in the exhibition now on in the Michael Burton Gallery, in Longport…

In this news piece Jez Smith, Site Interpreter, discusses the process of growing Hops and Flax at the Museum and its use for interpretation at the Museum. Hops Hops are…

This month's posts introduces our Working Animals Supervisor, Andy Robinson. I always wanted to work with horses but I didn’t get a chance to follow this passion until I got…

The Museum opened its doors to the public on 5 September 1970, when Dr Roy Armstrong’s passion became a reality, to preserve, educate and celebrate the history of rural England…

On 5 September 2021, the Weald & Downland Living Museum turned 51. As we approached our anniversary weekend, we decided to take a look back over the last 5 decades…

On 5 September 2021, the Weald & Downland Living Museum turned 51. As we approached our anniversary weekend, we decided to take a look back over the last 5 decades…

On 5 September 2021, the Weald & Downland Living Museum turned 51. As we approached our anniversary weekend, we decided to take a look back over the last 5 decades…

On 5 September 2021, the Weald & Downland Living Museum turned 51. As we approached our anniversary weekend, we decided to take a look back over the last 5 decades…