Crawley Hall Open Day

We are excited to announce that on Saturday 11 March, we are hosting an Open Day for couples to come and view our unique, timber-framed barn ‘Crawley Hall’. The perfect venue for your special day!

Throughout the day we will be holding private tours every half hour, so each couple can experience our personal and professional service offered by our team of wedding coordinators. (Booking Essential).

Situated in the heart of the Museum’s medieval market square and surrounded by cobbled paths and historic buildings this is an ideal choice for more intimate wedding celebrations. Licenced for civil ceremonies, Crawley Hall can host daytime parties of up to 50 guests followed by an informal buffet reception or picnic.

This exclusive Open Day, will give you the opportunity to view the space and also meet with a handpicked selection of suppliers for your day, ranging from florists to photographers with a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival.

For those interested in booking our unique location after their visit on the open weekend, we will be offering a special 15% off weddings in Crawley Hall booked for 2023.

Register for your viewing today by emailing gracevaughan@wealddown.co.uk Please provide us with your preferred date over the weekend and our wedding coordinators will be in touch to organise your personal tour.

Information for Visitors

The Museum’s 40 acres site, historic gardens and buildings are fascinating places to learn about rural history. Visitors can purchase grain from the Shepherds Hut (coffee cart) and feed the hungry ducks on the mill pond. Whilst enjoying the great outdoors and fresh air, look out for the heavy horses and other traditional breed farm animals including pigs, chickens and geese. There are a number of lovely woodland trails, including a woodland play area for children to explore.

Our waterside café will be open or visitors can bring a picnic as there are plenty of picnic areas available on site. Takeaway refreshments will be available from our Shepherd’s Hut (coffee cart) located near the Stables. Dogs on leads are welcome and there is ample free parking. Please note that the Museum is a no-smoking site. Visitors with access needs are advised to read our accessibility page in advance of their visit.

All activities are subject to change.

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