Working for the Weald & Downland Living Museum
We are an award winning, internationally recognised Living Museum with 50 historic buildings and gardens over a 40-acre site situated within the South Downs National Park.
Extraordinary buildings, fascinating artefacts, glorious surroundings and friendly, dedicated people – the Weald & Downland Living Museum is a unique and incredibly rewarding place to work.
Here at the Weald & Downland Living Museum we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
Staff vacancies – we currently have no vacancies
Interested in Volunteering?
Current Volunteer Vacancy: Winkhurst Kitchen
Have you ever wanted to work in a replica Tudor kitchen? This could be your chance!
We are looking for volunteers to join our team interpreting one of our flagship buildings, Winkhurst Tudor Kitchen.
Here, you will prepare food that may have been eaten by a Yeoman Farmer in the mid 16th century (eating it yourself is optional, but why wouldn’t you?), following authentic recipes based on extensive research by food historians. You will also brew beer at certain times of the year, dye cloth, bake in an authentic Tudor bread oven, make distilled herb and flower waters, home remedies and also be part of the wider Bayleaf Farmhouse team, interpreting life in a prosperous Yeoman farmstead.
This position is for Mondays and weekends only, with a preference for Saturdays. Full training will given, with no experience needed, other than enthusiasm and curiosity.
Click here to see the role profile
Please contact gemmanorth@wealddown.co.uk for more information.
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