Museums · South East England
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
In or near Boxgrove.
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Fishbourne · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Weald & Downland Living Museum showcases over 1,000 years of rural life through a collection of more than 50 historic buildings. Visitors can engage with traditional craftspeople, enjoy working demonstrations, and explore the outdoors while learning about the history of the countryside.
Place summary
The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is located in South-East England, postcode PO18. This museum features a collection of historic buildings, showcasing rural life in the South of England from the 13th to the 19th centuries. It offers insights into traditional crafts and local heritage through its outdoor exhibits.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9071, -0.7606
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Singleton
- Postcode
- PO18 0EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Phone
- +44 1243 811363
- Nearest railway station
- Fishbourne — 8.5 km
- Opening
- 10:30-18:00
- Official site
- www.wealddown.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/322758602 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weald & Downland Open Air Museum?
- Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO18 0EU), in the parish of Singleton.
- What is Weald & Downland Open Air Museum?
- Weald & Downland Open Air Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weald & Downland Open Air Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Fishbourne, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO18 0EU.
- How do I get to Weald & Downland Open Air Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO18 0EU. It sits within the Arundel and South Downs parliamentary constituency.