Seasonal fun at the Weald and Downland
The Weald and Downland Living Museum has launched its new autumn programme packed full of family friendly activities.
Autumn is a magical time to explore the 40-acre site and visitors can enjoy the idyllic surroundings while attending the museum’s upcoming events.
This October half-term (October 25-29), the museum will be hosting ‘Horrible Tales of the Past’.
The immersive family experience explores the ‘notso-nice’ things people had to do in the past, from unpleasant jobs and household tasks, to what people had to eat and even smell as part of their daily lives.
Activities will run from 11am-4pm and vary daily.
A highlight in the museum’s calendar is its Historic Life Weekends, which provide visitors with a chance to chat to experts, enjoy live displays and delve deeper into rural life through the ages.
On October 16-17, the museum will focus on the necessity of wool. The weekend will include a range of demonstrations, from spinning to natural dyeing, and knitting to nalbinding and weaving. There will be a chance to see and compare the properties of different fleeces, and visitors can buy materials to take home if they are inspired to pick up a new skill.
On November 6-7, the museum will explore how homes were lit and heated in the past and what this meant for everyday rural life. Demonstrations will include how to light a fire using flint and steel, alongside talks on woodland management, the role of candles and cooking over an open fire.
Located in the heart of the South Downs National Park, the award-winning Weald and Downland Living Museum has over 50 historic building exhibits and is designated by the government for the importance of its collections.
The museum provides a chance to step back in time and explore traditional agriculture, historic buildings and gardens, and attend interactive demonstrations and displays.
For more information about the museum and its upcoming events, visit www. wealddown.co.uk