Weald & Downland Open Air Museum

| Address | Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EU |
| Telephone | 01243 811363 |
| Fax | 01243 811475 |
| office@wealddown.co.uk | |
| Web Site | http://www.wealddown.co.uk |
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Opening Times
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2 Jan to 28 Feb 2010: Wed, Sat & Sun
only, plus daily for half term 15-19 Feb 1 Mar to 23 Dec: Open Daily, plus daily from 26 Dec to 1 Jan 2011 Opening times: 10.30 am to 6 pm during British Summer Time, 10.30 am to 4 pm the rest of the year. |
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Entrance
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Adults £9 Over 60s £8.15 Children 5-15 years/full time students £4.80 Families £24.75 Under 5's free Disabled plus carer £2.50 each Please enquire for group rates |
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Set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex
countryside is a very special place to wander amongst a fascinating
collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the
19th century, many with period gardens, together with farm animals,
woodland walks and a picturesque lake. |
| Collections
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More than 45 historic buildings from south east England have been rescued and rebuilt, illustrating the development of building technology and style, supported by a wide range of interpretive exhibitions and techniques. Priority has been given to high standards of scholarship, leading to the Museum's recognition as a leader in the study and practice of building conservation. The Museum has a strong supporting collection illustrating historic building technology, building trades and rural crafts, especially woodland and timber management, agriculture and domestic life interpreted through exhibitions and displays, recreated historic gardens and landscapes, farm livestock and demonstrations of countryside skills. |
| Parking | Free car parking |
| Public Transport
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The Museum is situated 7 miles north of
Chichester, West Sussex on the A286.
By Road From the north take the A286 signposted to Chichester. From the west or east approaching on the A27 enter Chichester and take the A286 north to Midhurst. From the west or east approaching on the A272 enter Midhurst and take the A286 south to Chichester. By Bus The museum is served by Stagecoach Coastline buses on the number 60 route between Chichester and Midhurst. Call 0845 1210170 for details or visit their website <http://www.stagecoachbus.co.uk/south>. 20% entry discount on presentation of Stagecoach Coastline bus ticket, valid on day of purchase only. By Train The nearest rail station is Chichester 7 miles to the south of the Museum. Trains from London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, Brighton and Portsmouth pass through Chichester. Trains from London Waterloo station pass through Haslemere rail station, 15 miles north of the Museum. For timetable information contact Network Rail <http://www.nationalrail.co.uk> |
| Facilities
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Cafe, picnic area, dogs welcome on short leads, photography permitted for private use, shop selling gifts and topical books, Post Office (open 10 am until 2 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm on Wednesday, closed Friday), large range of day schools and longer courses in traditional rural trades and crafts and historic building conservation - please enquire for brochure. |
| Accessibility
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An information sheet on wheelchair/disabled access to the site is available from the ticket office. Click here http://www.wealddown.co.uk/access-for-people-with-disabilities.htm for detailed information for people with disabilities. |
| Special Events
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Events throughout the year, including Easter Festivities, Fine Food Fair, Heavy Horse Spectacular, Rare Breeds Show, Steam Festival, Autumn Countryside Show, Tree Dressing, Children's Half Term Activities, and more ... For your personal copy of this years special events leaflet call 01243 811363. Entry to events included in normal admission price. |