MUSEUM CALENDAR: FULL LIST Of EVENTS
Historic Life Weekend: Medieval Medicine
Saturday 25 May to Sunday 26 May 201910.30am - 5.30pmA weekend to explore medieval medicine and beyond. So if you were to wake up in the morning, 500 or 750 years ago and did not feel too well, or had an accident in the home, what could you have done? Where might you have gone for help? And... (more info)
Half Term Activities: The Natural World
Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May 201910.30am-6pmHead to the Museum for fantastic indoor and outdoor hands-on history fun this half term focusing on the Natural World. From Bank Holiday Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May, accompanied children of all ages can channel their energy into a range... (more info)
Day of Dance
Sunday 09 June 2019From 11am to 3.45pmJoin us on for a Day of Dance at the Museum. There will be a number of morris sides dancing in different locations at the Museum, including in the market square area. With music, song and some chances to join in too! Draft programme for... (more info)
Historic Life Weekend: Wood Crafts & Uses
Saturday 15 June to Sunday 16 June 201910.30am - 5.30pmWood is an essential building material, for homes, furniture and much more. During this weekend you can find out about the way it is worked into the different forms, with demonstrations from a range of craftspeople and displays. For... (more info)
Poisoned Beds (ticketed)
Friday 21 June 2019Doors open at 7pm, with the play starting at 7.30pmThis performance will take place at the Museum on Friday 21 June. Doors open at 7pm, with the play starting at 7.30pm. The performance will last around 50 minutes, followed by refreshments and a Q&A hosted by Greg Mosse. Ending... (more info)
Museum late opening
Friday 21 June 20196pm-9pmJoin us for a Midsummer late opening. Enjoy the chance to visit the Museum on a summer evening, between 6pm and 9pm. Explore your favourite houses and see the Museum herbarium exhibition. Normal entry rates apply. (more info)
Historic Life Weekend: Midsummer & Plant Lore
Saturday 22 June to Sunday 23 June 201910.30am - 5.30pmA special interest weekend at midsummer with talks and tours through our 6 historic gardens and displays to explore traditional ideas and uses around different herbs and plants. Each of the gardens is set to the era of the home it... (more info)
Exhibition: ‘Accents on the Landscape’
Monday 01 July to Sunday 28 July 2019A chance to see a new series of waterclours by artist, Gordon Rushmer. In this travelling exhibition, ‘Accents on the Landscape’ Ancient Churches of West Sussex, there is a chance to enjoy the detailed work of this well-know... (more info)
Rare & Traditional Breeds Show
Sunday 14 July 201910.00am - 4.30pmThe Rare & Traditional Breeds Show is back at the Museum for 2019! UK smallholders play a vital role in nurturing rare and traditional breeds of livestock, and hundreds of cattle, sheep, pigs and goats who will participate in the show.... (more info)
Historic Life Weekend: Saxon Archaeology
Saturday 20 July to Sunday 21 July 201910.30am - 5.30pmTo coincide with the nation-wide Festival of Archaeology, we will have a weekend of demonstrations and displays relating to the finds that have been left from the fascinating Saxon era. Alongside displays of pottery, textiles and other... (more info)
Opera: The Barber of Seville
Saturday 20 July 20197.00pm - 10.00pmA one time only opportunity to watch Opera Brava’s ‘The Barber of Seville’ in the stunning setting of the Weald & Downland Living Museum in Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex. This fantastic production by Bronek... (more info)
Summer Season – Cultural Evenings of Film, Theatre, Music & Opera
Saturday 20 July to Sunday 01 September 20196.15pm to lateCome & enjoy evenings of culture across the summer with film, theatre, music & even opera! Relax & unwind in the hazy evening light and enjoy summer entertainment set against the backdrop of our beautiful museum. The Summer... (more info)
Opera: The Marriage of Figaro
Sunday 21 July 20197.00pm - 10.00pmA one time only opportunity to watch Opera Brava’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ in the stunning setting of the Weald & Downland Living Museum in Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex. The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang... (more info)
Theatre: The Wind in the Willows
Thursday 25 July 20197.00pm - 9.30pmA family friendly production of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ set amongst the beautiful surrounds of the Weald & Downland Living Museum in Singleton near Chichester, West Sussex. “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing... (more info)
Music: ‘Summer Sunday’ featuring Vikki Stone ‘Song Bird’
Sunday 28 July 20197.00pm - 9.30pmThe first ‘Summer Sunday’ of the Weald & Downland Living Museum’s Summer Season, proudly introducing multi award-winning comedian and musician Vikki Stone (“Musical genuis” Absolute Radio) returns with an... (more info)
Relaxed morning opening
Tuesday 30 July 20199am-10.30amJoin us for a relaxed opening this summer. On two mornings (Tuesday, 30 July and Thursday, 22 August) we will be opening our doors from 9am. This is designed for visitors who prefer a quieter visit, and a time when there are no dogs on the... (more info)
Historic Life Weekend: Harvest
Saturday 03 August to Sunday 04 August 201910:30am - 5:30pmJoin us at the Museum on this special weekend to enjoy seasonal demonstrations focusing on the harvest. Over the course of this weekend you can find out about the harvesting season, starting from June until the Autumn. Find out more about... (more info)
Music: ‘Summer Sunday’ featuring The Nevada Street Six
Sunday 04 August 20197.00pm - 9.30pmThe second Summer Sunday at the Weald & Downland Living Museum’s Summer Season for 2019, featuring The Nevada Street Six. The Nevada Street Six is a specially expanded version of The Nevada Street Four, a quartet of musical... (more info)
Theatre: A Midsummer Nights Dream
Tuesday 06 August 20197.00pm - 9.30pmReturning to the Weald & Downland Living Museum, Quantum Theatre will be showcasing their family favourite and exuberant production of Shakespeare’s classic ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’. A Midsummer Nights Dream is... (more info)
Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Holiday Activities – 7 August
Wednesday 07 August 201911.00am - 4.00pmWonderful Wednesdays are fun-packed activity days for families, which take place at the Museum every Wednesday in August! A list of activities will be uploaded to this page in advance of each Wonderful Wednesday and a flyer and map will be... (more info)
Theatre: Gansta Granny (8 & 11 August)
Thursday 08 August to Sunday 11 August 20197.00pm - 9.30pmSet in the stunning surrounds of the Weald & Downland Living Museum enjoy open air, family fun theatre. Introducing for 2019 the David Walliam’s family hit ‘Gansta Granny’ for 2-nights only on 8 & 11 August, be... (more info)Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Holiday Activities – 14 August
Wednesday 14 August 201911.00am - 4.00pmWonderful Wednesdays are fun-packed activity days for families, which take place at the Museum every Wednesday in August! A list of activities will be uploaded to this page in advance of each Wonderful Wednesday and a flyer and map will be... (more info)
Saddles & Steam: Horse Power to Horse Power
Saturday 17 August to Sunday 18 August 201910.30am - 5pmCelebrating every mode of transport from our four legged friends to the invention of the combustion engine, this two day Summer hit will be packed with horse displays, an army of steam engines, World War vehicles and classic cars to name... (more info)
Open Air Cinema: Mamma Mia 2
Tuesday 20 August 20197.00pm (for 8.00pm start)For 2019 the Weald & Downland Living Museum have introduced open-air cinema to their Summer Season of cultural evenings. Come a long and watch the critically-acclaimed, feel-good movie of the year ‘Mamma Mia 2’. In 1979... (more info)Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Holiday Activities – 21 August
Wednesday 21 August 201911.00am - 4.00pmWonderful Wednesdays are fun-packed activity days for families, which take place at the Museum every Wednesday in August! A list of activities will be uploaded to this page in advance of each Wonderful Wednesday and a flyer and map will be... (more info)
Open Air Cinema: Mary Poppins Returns
Wednesday 21 August 20197.00pm (for 8.00pm start)For 2019 the Weald & Downland Living Museum have introduced open-air cinema to their Summer Season of cultural evenings. Come a long and watch the critically-acclaimed, feel-good movie of the year ‘Mary Poppins Returns’. In... (more info)
Relaxed morning opening
Thursday 22 August 20199am-10.30amJoin us for a relaxed opening this summer. On two mornings (Tuesday, 30 July and Thursday, 22 August) we will be opening our doors from 9am. This is designed for visitors who prefer a quieter visit, and a time when there are no dogs on the... (more info)
Open Air Cinema: Bohemian Rhapsody
Thursday 22 August 20197.00pm (for 8.00pm start)For 2019 the Weald & Downland Living Museum have introduced open-air cinema to their Summer Season of cultural evenings. Come-a-long and watch the critically-acclaimed, Oscar-tipped film of 2019 ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Bohemian... (more info)
Theatre: Old Herbaceous
Saturday 24 August 2019Doors open at 6.15pm for 7:00pm startCome and enjoy ‘Old Herbaceous’ in outdoor threate at the Weald & Downland Living Museum. Described as “Downton Abbey with gardening tips”, Old Herbaceous is the humorous love story of a single-minded yet gentle man... (more info)
Music: ‘Summer Sunday’ featuring Nova Foresta Classical Players with Ruth Mills Soprano
Sunday 25 August 20197.00pm - 9.30pmIntroducing ‘The Nova Foresta Classical Players’ to the Weald & Downland Living Museum for a relaxed evening under the stars with music by the Museum’s millpond. The Nova Foresta Classical Players was founded in 2017... (more info)
Theatre: Romeo & Juliet (27 & 28 August)
Tuesday 27 August to Wednesday 28 August 2019Doors open at 6.15pm for 7:00pm start, ends approx. 9.30pmCome and watch one of Shakespeare’s classics at the Weald & Downland Living Museum’s outdoor theatre ‘Romeo & Juliet’ – a show not to be missed, book online to save disappointment! “In a world of... (more info)Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Holiday Activities – 28 August
Wednesday 28 August 201911.00am - 4.00pmWonderful Wednesdays are fun-packed activity days for families, which take place at the Museum every Wednesday in August! A list of activities will be uploaded to this page in advance of each Wonderful Wednesday and a flyer and map will be... (more info)
Music at the Museum: The Manic Muddlers, Silver Threads & Fate the Juggler
Friday 30 August 20197.00pm (for 8.00pm start)Across 2-nights, 6 bands will delight our guests at the Weald & Downland Living Museum starting with Friday night’s ‘Music at the Museum’ featuring: The Mantic Muddlers Combining a rich influence of sonic stylings and... (more info)
Historic Life Weekend: Textiles
Saturday 31 August to Sunday 01 September 201911.00am - 5.00pmFind out about the production of textiles, with a focus on wool and flax, as well as the later stages of spinning, weaving, braiding and natural dyeing. There is much to inspire modern makers from the skills of the past. We will also have... (more info)
Music at the Museum: Brogue, Southerlies & The Ed Goodale Band
Saturday 31 August 20197.00pm (for 8.00pm start)Across 2-nights, 6 bands will delight our guests at the Weald & Downland Living Museum starting with Saturday night’s ‘Music at the Museum’ featuring: Brogue A Sussex-based Irish Folk trio who are very popular on the... (more info)
Theatre: Three Men in a Boat
Sunday 01 September 20196.15pm (for a 7.00pm start) - 9.30pmDon’t miss this wonderful outdoor theatre production by Kick In The Head, written by Jerome K. Jerome ‘Three Men in a Boat’, as part of the Weald & Downland Living Museum’s Summer Season. After the huge... (more info)
Autumn & Countryside Show: Farming, Food, Horticulture
Saturday 05 October to Sunday 06 October 201910.30am - 5pmExperience the sights and sounds of the countryside, and celebrate the end of the harvest at this wonderful seasonal show! Our popular seasonal show features traditional working demonstrations – including heavy horses and vintage... (more info)
Museum at Night: Family Tale Trail (Ticketed)
Thursday 31 October 20194.45pm - 7.15pmBook now for our Museum at Night family-friendly guided walk! This special evening is designed for families to enjoy an enchanting walk which offers a truly out of the ordinary experience. You will be guided by lamplight to different... (more info)
Museum at Night November (Ticketed)
Friday 01 November to Saturday 02 November 20196.45pm - 9pmOn Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November 2019 we will open our doors from 6.45pm for pre-booked visitors to experience our atmospheric Museum at Night guided walks. These enchanting walks offer a truly out of the ordinary experience – you... (more info)
Historic Life Weekend: Fire & Light
Saturday 02 November to Sunday 03 November 201911.00am - 4.00pmToday we can come home to a house that can often be heated quickly, with the means to cook rapidly and light at the flick of a switch. A walk through the Museum during this weekend will give a better idea of how homes in the past were lit... (more info)
Christmas Market
Friday 22 November to Sunday 24 November 201910.30am - 4.00pmFind that perfect gift and enjoy a great day out at the Museum! Our bustling Christmas Market sees over 150 stands – selling arts, crafts, food, unusual gifts and much more – ‘pop up’ in our collection of rescued... (more info)
Tree Dressing
Sunday 01 December 201910.30am - 4.30pm (activities from 12.30pm)Tree Dressing is a magical occasion for all the family, celebrating the importance of trees in our lives. Make a greenery headdress and turn a jam jar into a lantern Join the procession illuminated by hundreds of lanterns Dress the aspen... (more info)
Christmas at the Museum
Thursday 26 December to Friday 27 December 201910.30am - 4pmFrom Tudor to Victorian times, a historic festive treat awaits visitors on Boxing Day and Friday 27 December, when the Museum’s traditionally decorated houses will reflect the spirit of Christmas through the ages. It is a wonderful time... (more info)