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In a historic first, 30 Year 6 girls from Portsmouth High School have etched their names in history by being the first school group to sleepover at the Weald &…

Alongside our collection of over 50 historic buildings, did you know that the Weald & Downland Living Museum is also home to no less than seven historic gardens? These gardens…

Beyond the historic buildings and the beautiful surroundings of the Weald & Downland Living Museum, it’s the team of passionate volunteers that breathe life into the Museum experience and help…

Continuing our celebrations of the wonderful volunteers who give their time to the Weald & Downland Living Museum and its visitors, we talk to Diana Zeuner who has been volunteering…

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we put the spotlight on the incredible individuals who dedicate their time to the Museum. These passionate individuals offer their time, skills and knowledge to…

As part of International Museum’s Day, we would like to celebrate our Museum and its founder Roy Armstrong MBE. The Museum was founded in 1970 by Roy as a response…

We are pleased to be joining forces with The Sussex Heritage Trust and the Sustainable Communities Fund – South Downs Trust to bring an exciting initiative to young people who…

Visitors to Weald & Downland Living Museum recently had the chance to watch our Interpretation Team demonstrating the historic brewing process to make beer and ale. Led by our Museum…

Discover the Power of Plants at Weald & Downland Living Museum this spring and summer as we explore the important role of herbs and plants through a series of events.…

Named after St. George, the patron saint of England, St. George’s Day is a cultural and national holiday marked with events and celebrations, including parades, music, and traditional English food.…

Wattle and Daub is a building method that has been used for thousands of years to create walls and fences, and sometimes entire structures. Wattle and daub was a much…

Situated in an area of natural outstanding beauty, we are lucky to play sanctuary to a wonderful range of wildlife on our 40-acre site and welcome many nature experts and…