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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…

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…

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…