Weald and Downland Open Air Museum

Embrace the outdoors and explore around the Museum, where children of all ages can enjoy hands-on, interactive activities; there is so much to explore, discover and learn!

Here is a list of things for you to look out for on your trip to the Museum:

• Explore upstairs and downstairs in our collection of buildings – see how people used to live and work
• Learn how the watermill works – try milling with a hand-turned quern
• Head to the family activity hub in Hambrook Barn to play traditional games
• Try hands-on activities in the medieval house from Sole Street
• See Tudor cooking in Winkhurst kitchen – smell the smoky fire and the food we used to eat
• See traditional breed farm animals – spot our Percheron horses and other seasonal farm animals
• Wander through the woodland – discover the climbing log, balancing roots and canopy

In addition to our fantastic range of day-to-day activities, families can also enjoy special days at the Museum:

• Half term family activities
• Easter activities
• Open air theatre performances
• Summer holiday fun
• Special interest weekends
• Advent & Christmas Market