Turn off the TV, wrap up warm and head to the Weald & Downland Living Museum for some fantastic indoor and outdoor ‘hands-on’ fun this half term. From Monday 18 – Friday 22 February children of all ages can channel their excitement and energy into a range of creative challenges and countryside skills, including outdoor trails,... (
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On Saturday 30 March, you are invited to our Spring Teacher Preview Day to find out more about the Museum and what we offer for school groups. Enjoy free entry to our 40-acre site for you and up to two guests, as well as a welcome pack including free resources and refreshments on arrival. The... (
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Calling all schools Book now for a special day of literacy, drama and history activities during this year’s Shakespeare Week. In this full day of workshops your group will learn about everyday life in Shakespeare’s England and ‘As You Like It’. Suitable for KS2-KS3. The day will finish with a group performance to showcase the... (
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Come and bless the Museum’s orchard at one of our winter Wassailing event! Wassailing Day Visitors on Saturday 19 January can watch and take part in traditional and craft activities with a wassailing theme between 12pm and 3pm. Wassailing in the orchard is free but places are limited and must be pre-booked at one of... (
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JOIN OUR HISTORY GANG! An exciting, creative group for 8-12 year olds at the Weald & Downland Living Museum We meet for a half-day on a Saturday once a month. Don’t miss out – sign up and join us today! When? A half-day Saturday once a month (see details below). Where? Within the historic houses... (
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Bookings are now being taken for our 2019 Winter Workshops. If you plan to visit us during December 2018 through to February 2019, why not take part in one of our special whole day programmes, which can be tailored to suit the time period you are studying. We offer sessions with Victorian, Tudor or medieval... (
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The Museum’s gift shop will be open for late night shopping on Wednesday, 19 December! Come along for discounts, mulled wine and mince pies. Join us at the Museum shop from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday, 19 December and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies (available from of our Museum café) while you browse . Our Christmas items... (
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From Tudor to Victorian times, a historic festive treat awaits visitors on Boxing Day and Thursday 27 December, when the Museum’s traditionally decorated houses will reflect the spirit of Christmas through the ages. It is a wonderful time to visit the Museum and enjoy the atmosphere of our historic homes, which have been decorated to reflect... (
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As we enter the festive season (and to enable you to plan your visits) we would like to make you aware of the Museum’s opening dates over Christmas and the New Year. Closure dates: Friday 14 December 2018 – closed from 1pm for the staff Christmas party Monday 24 December 2018 – closed for Christmas... (
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On Monday 3 December to Friday 7 December 2018 we are taking part in The National Lottery’s ‘thank you’ campaign and offering free entry to the Museum for National Lottery players. As a recipient of National Lottery funding – most recently for our stunning new visitor centre – we are keen to thank and remind... (
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