22 June 2023
Best Family Attraction in Sussex
We're delighted to announce that we have been voted as best Family Attraction in Sussex for the second year running in the regional Muddy Stilettos awards. As winners, we will…
20 June 2023
Endangered heritage crafts, brought to life
From Sussex trug making and hurdle making to flint walling and block printing, our Museum hosts some of the most varied heritage craft courses in the country. We work closely…
7 June 2023
Volunteers Week: Phil Cox
With a passion for the Museum that goes back some years, and a desire to volunteer in a place he loved after early retirement, Phil explains how he got the…
6 June 2023
Volunteers Week: Judy Herbert
To celebrate our incredible team of volunteers, we interviewed one of our dedicated team members, Judy Herbert. With over 20 years’ experience at the Weald & Downland Living Museum, Judy…
5 June 2023
Volunteers Week: Jeff Ayling
Volunteer Jeff Ayling is a passionate carpenter and loves being able to work with his hands at the Museum. Here Jeff shares his reasons for becoming a volunteer and some…
4 June 2023
Volunteers Week: Penny Spence
Penny has been volunteering with us for 20 years, with a wealth of experience across the Museum. Now either at the Mill or in the shop, Penny has found that…
3 June 2023
Volunteers Week: Tony Eden
Tony Eden, along with his wife, Anne, has been volunteering at the Weald & Downland Living Museum for just over 10 years, following their decision to retire from teaching. Tony…
2 June 2023
Volunteers Week: Anne Eden
As a former teacher with a passion to continue working with children and young people, Anne Eden tells us why she chose to offer her time as a volunteer at…
1 June 2023
Volunteers Week: Carol Brinson
At the heart of the Museum there is a team of over 280 active volunteers and in the last 12 months, they have given over 37,000 hours of their time.…
15 May 2023
Sustainable Farming
Andy Robinson, Working Animals Supervisor at the Museum explains how we are revisiting forgotten farming methods by removing heavy machinery and letting the horses earn their keep. We are always…
11 May 2023
Thatching in Action
Visitors have been able to see thatching in action at the Museum. We’ve recently had a team of thatchers in to carry out conservation work on several of the buildings…
5 May 2023
Flowers fit for a King
If you’re visiting us over King Charles III Coronation weekend, look out for the wonderful display of flowers in the Museum Gallery, created by one of our volunteers to mark…
