Weald & Downland Open Air Museum

Address Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EU
Telephone 01243 811363
Fax 01243 811475
e-mail office@wealddown.co.uk
Web Site http://www.wealddown.co.uk
Opening Times

 

 

  2 Jan to 27 Feb 2008: Wed, Sat & Sun only,
plus daily for half term 18-22 Feb
1 Mar to 23 Dec: Open Daily, plus daily from 26 Dec to 1 Jan 2009
 Opening times: 10.30 am to 6 pm during British Summer Time, 10.30 am to 4 pm the rest of the year.
Entrance 

 

 

                      

Adults £8.50
Over 60s £7.50
Children 5-15 years/full time students £4.50
Families £23.30
Under 5's free
Disabled plus carer £2 each
Please enquire for group rates
   

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

 

 

 

 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 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 Bognor Regis, Chichester, Midhurst, Haslemere and Guildford. Call 0845 1210170 for details or visit their website <http://www.stagecoachbus.co.uk/south>.

Stagecoach Coastline offer combined entry to the Museum and unlimited travel on all Stagecoach Coastline buses. Just ask the driver for a 'Weald and Downland ticket'. At £8 for adults and £5 for children or £20 for a family this is excellent value.
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, 14 miles north of the Museum. For timetable information contact Network Rail <http://www.nationalrail.co.uk>

Facilities

 

 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

 

 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

 

 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.