Weald & Downland Living Museum
Singleton, near Chichester, West Sussex
Visit any day
Open-air museum with over 50 rescued historic buildings from 950 AD to the 1800s, plus farm animals and gardens.
Upcoming home ed days
- Wed 21 Oct 2026
- Wed 25 Nov 2026
- Wed 16 Dec 2026
- Home ed
- Monthly Home Education Days with a different history theme each time: welcome activities, pre-booked hands-on workshops and crafts, and a 'museum detectives' trail round the buildings. Aimed at ages 4–13 with an accompanying adult. About £15 per ticket – check the booking page for who needs one. Tickets are non-refundable.
- When
- Wed 21 Oct (Tudor Fun and Games), Wed 25 Nov (Magic and Medicine), Wed 16 Dec (A Very Victorian Christmas). 10:00–16:00 (15:00 in December).
- Cost
- From £13.10, cheaper online
Why we'd go
Fifty acres of rescued historic buildings you can walk into, with farm animals, a working watermill where children can grind flour, and space to run about.
Watch out for
The site is spread out – allow four to six hours and expect small legs to tire. Mostly outdoors, so dress for the weather.
Details last checked: 1 October 2026. Please check with the venue before you travel.
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