Love the Museum Doorstep Days

Fall in Love with History This Valentine’s Weekend

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February

 

Discover history on your doorstep this Valentine’s Weekend with our £5 Doorstep Day – the perfect excuse to explore, wander, and fall a little bit in love with your local museum.

Whether you’re sharing the day with someone special, meeting friends, or treating yourself to a peaceful escape, our Valentine’s Doorstep Days invite you to slow down and reconnect with the stories that make this place so special.

With £5 adult tickets and £2.50 child tickets, you can enjoy great-value access to the museum, explore at your own pace, and discover hidden corners, fascinating buildings, and the everyday lives of people from the past. It’s your chance to explore, discover, and rediscover why history is worth loving.

No pressure. No rush. Just time well spent, close to home, surrounded by stories waiting to be uncovered.

 

Visitor Information

• Pre-booking is recommended to guarantee your visit and help us manage visitor numbers.

 

The Museum Waterside Café opens at 9am, so you can start your day with a hearty Weald & Downland Breakfast or tea and toast! See our café menu to find out more (Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy and Gluten free options are available).

 

Book your Valentine’s Doorstep Day tickets now and make history part of your Valentine’s plans.

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Information for Visitors

Discover 40 acres of history, nature, and countryside charm at the Weald & Downland Living Museum near Chichester, West Sussex. Explore our collection of historic buildings, working farm animals, and heritage gardens, and experience what rural life was like in centuries past.

Come Rain or Shine You Can Explore and Enjoy

Stroll through our beautiful open-air museum, where you can see authentic period homes, workshops, and barns set within the stunning South Downs landscape. Enjoy peaceful woodland walks, spot wildlife, or visit the woodland play area — perfect for children to explore and learn through play.

Meet Our Working Animals

Look out for our Heavy Horses, Sheep, and Ducks, who help bring the Museum to life. Visitors can even feed the ducks on the mill pond — grain can be purchased in the Museum shop.

Relax and Refuel

Take a break at our waterside café, serving delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. You’re also welcome to bring a picnic, with plenty of scenic spots around the site to enjoy. During the warmer months, Shepherd’s Hut kiosks offer takeaway drinks and snacks around the Museum.

Useful Visitor Information

• Dogs on short leads are very welcome across the site.
• Free parking is available for all visitors.
• Please note: the Museum is a no-smoking site.
• Visitors with accessibility needs can find detailed information on our Accessibility page.

Please note that all activities and demonstrations are subject to change and may vary depending on the weather or season.