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In the 16th century, hair lacing was an essential part of a woman's daily routine. It was not simply for aesthetics, but also a practice steeped in religious, moral, and…

Preserving the historic traditions and seasonal celebrations of rural communities is what the Weald & Downland Living Museum is all about. One historically important seasonal milestone is the summer celebration…

Our harvest season began on Friday 18 July, with Working Animal Supervisor Andy Robinson leading the way, alongside his team of four Percheron horses. Many staff and volunteers also gave…

As part of our interpretation calendar, we invite living history groups to support our varied programme of activities throughout the year. Over the weekend of the 15 - 16 June,…

We are proud to have recently hosted the graduation ceremony for our 2021-23 cohort of MSc students. Held on Friday 7th June, in our award-winning Downland Gridshell building, this special…

The first official day of summer is on the 21 June. This is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and we experience the longest day of…

The Weald & Downland Living Museum is home to over 50 historic buildings, rescued and relocated to our 40 acre site. These include Bayleaf Farmhouse, Cowfold Barn and Winkhurst Tudor…

Midsummer is one of the quarter days in the ritual year calendar. It has been celebrated for thousands of years, with roots in both pagan and religious traditions. It is…

In honour of Volunteers’ Week 2024 we have been shining a spotlight on the wonderful team of volunteers we have here at the Weald & Downland Living Museum. The beating…

In honour of Volunteers’ Week 2024, we are celebrating the passion, dedication, and unique contributions of the volunteers we have on our team. With over 300 wonderful volunteers working at…

Cindy has been volunteering at the Weald & Downland Living Museum for over four years now. Often found working around Bayleaf Farmhouse in full historical dress, she has become an…

The next volunteer in our series celebrating the wonderful individuals who dedicate their time to the Weald & Downland Living Museum, is Anne Saltwell. Anne has been volunteering with us…