What’s happening in May
With so much to explore at the Museum, the demonstrations and activities vary daily, much like the seasonal activities would have in the time period of the people who lived and worked in our historic buildings.
Our interpretation team, with the help of visiting experts and our wonderful team of knowledgeable volunteers, showcase different aspects of the Museum collection each day.
During the the month of May we have the following additional interpretation activities and demonstrations taking place*
Wednesday, 1 May – Learn how to make a May whistle out of a young Sycamore stem in the Brick drying shed
Thursday, 2 May – Brick making demonstrations at the Brick drying shed.
Friday, 3 May – Demonstrations of Tudor documents and making ink in the Parlour of Bayleaf Farmhouse.
Saturday, 4 May & Sunday, 5 May & Monday 6, May – Join Marc Meltonville as he will be demonstrating woodcraft in the Anglo Saxon Hall House.
Sunday, 5 May – Flax demonstrations at Cowfold Barn and Anglo Saxon life in the Anglo Saxon house.
Tuesday, 7 May – Learn about Georgian Dairying Tasters in Eastwick Dairy.
Wednesday, 8 May – Brick making demonstrations at the Brick drying shed.
Friday, 10 to Monday,13 May – Find out about the process of a Charcoal Burn up in our Charcoal camp.
Tuesday, 14 May – Learn about Georgian Dairying Tasters in Eastwick Dairy.
Wednesday, 15 May – Demonstrations from the Daywood Carvers up in the Downland Gridshell, and Tudor Sewing in Bayleaf Farmhouse.
Thursday, 16 May – Demonstrations on how life would have been in a 17th century cottage, in Poplar Cottage.
Friday, 17 May – Hear traditional acoustic music on handmade instruments in Titchfield Market Hall.
Saturday, 18 & Sunday, 19 May – Spinning a yarn demonstrations in Horsham Shop.
Sunday, 19 May – Whitsun celebrations across Bayleaf Farmstead. Also, on this day you can see demonstrations in the Southwater Smithy as part of St. Dunstan’s Day (the patron St of Blacksmithing).
Monday, 20 May – Hear traditional acoustic music on handmade instruments in Titchfield Market Hall.
Tuesday, 21 May – Learn about Georgian Dairying Tasters in Eastwick Dairy.
Wednesday, 22 May – Brick making demonstrations at the Brick drying shed.
Friday, 24 May – Demonstrations of Tudor documents and making ink in the Parlour of Bayleaf Farmhouse.
Saturday, 25 May – Dairying demonstrations and displays in the Eastwick Dairy.
Monday, 27 May – Keeping a Victorian house, learn about Victorian housekeeping in Whittaker’s cottage.
Tuesday, 28 May – Learn about Georgian Dairying Tasters in Eastwick Dairy.
Thursday, 30 May – Brick making demonstrations at the Brick drying shed.
Friday, 31 May – Demonstrations of Tudor documents and making ink in the Parlour of Bayleaf Farmhouse.
* Please note activities and demonstrations can be subject to change due to reasons out of our control. It is worth checking on the day of your visit if there is something specific you would like to see.
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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 Museum shop and feed the hungry ducks on the mill pond. Whilst enjoying the great outdoors and fresh air, look out for our working animals, which can include the Heavy Horses, Sheep and Ducks. There are a number of lovely woodland trails, including a woodland play area for children to explore.
Why not enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch at our waterside café? Visitors can also bring a picnic as there are plenty of picnic areas available on site. Takeaway refreshments will also be available from our seasonal Shepherd’s Huts located around the Museum.
Dogs on short 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.
