The Weald & Downland Living Museum – a hidden gem in the South East, quintessentially British in a picture perfect setting. We are a Museum for those who want to see, touch and even smell what life was really like for people living in years gone by. Whether you are 5 or 95 there is something for everyone!
The Museum is open everyday from 2 January to the 23 December.
Enjoy special admission prices for groups of 15 or more
| Peak 31 March to 3 November | Off Peak 4 November to 30 March | |
| Adults | £15.00 | £13.00 |
| Seniors (60+) | £13.00 | £11.00 |
| Student | £12.00 | £10.00 |
| Children 5–17 years | £8.00 | £6.00 |
| Disabled and carer | £7.00 | £5.50 |
| Children aged 4 years and under enter free | ||
Entry for a disabled visitor and their support carer. The carer gains entry free of charge and therefore is not counted as part of the 15 person minimum required for a group booking
If you are planning a visit to the Museum with a party of 15 or more you can access our discounted group booking rates. Group bookings must be booked in advance in one transaction for the group rates to be applied.
For more information please email us at GroupBooking@wealddown.co.uk
You can also download our Group Bookings – Helpful Information Guide
How to find us:
By Road the Museum can be reached via the A286 Chichester to Midhurst road.
Our Postcode is: PO18 0EU
Located on the South Coast, the Museum is approximately:
- 25 miles from Portsmouth
- 40 miles from Southampton
- 60 miles from London
- 86 miles from Oxford
International Visitors
Our nearest airports are:
- Southampton 36 miles
- Gatwick 43 miles
Group Booking Enquiries
To guarantee your group booking and make the visit run as smoothly as possible on the day, all groups of 15 or more must be booked in advance.
For further information and to book a coach party, please email us at GroupBooking@wealddown.co.uk
Please specify the following:
- The date you would like to visit
- The number of people in your group
- Whether or not you would like a private tour of the Downland Gridshell
We have limited spaces available each day for groups. Availability will be on a first come basis, so please contact us in advance if you have a specific date in mind.
Please note: We do not host exhibiting car clubs. If you wish to visit as part of a car club and arrive in your vintage/classic cars, these must be parked in our car park. You are booking a group visit to the Museum and not an opportunity to showcase your vehicles within the Museum grounds.
Booking Information
Read our group booking information, to find out more about our group offer.
Or download a copy of our Group Booking Policies and Information.
DownloadWhat’s On
Come and experience 1,000 years of rural life in one remarkable open air site. We offer a range of exciting seasonal activities throughout the year.
Group Media Library
Find a selection of images and videos that you can use to promote our Museum as part of your group travel offer.
