Half-Term Family Activities

Enjoy the great outdoors this autumn half-term at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, with fantastic family activities taking place from Monday 26 – Friday 30 October.

Children of all ages can channel their excitement and energy into a range of hands-on activities and outdoor trails around our 40-acre downland site.

Don't worry! Wet weather won't stop play as there are plenty of covered areas.

Activities vary from day-to-day and will include:

Play conkers

Make a mini Guy Fawkes

Autumn scavenger hunt

Draw with chalk and charcoal

Make a lavender bag

Around the Museum

Between activities, enjoy the fresh air and see the sheep, Shire horses and the other traditional breed farm animals including cattle, pigs, chickens and geese. There are lovely woodland walks and visitors will be able to see the frame of our new Saxon hall house exhibit, which is being built in the woodland.

The Museum's historic buildings are fascinating places to explore, plus you can learn how food was prepared in the Tudor kitchen and see how flour is milled in the watermill – where you can buy grain and feed the hungry ducks on the mill pond.

Activities will run from 11am-4pm and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please wear clothes suitable for playing outdoors.

Our café kiosk will be open, plus there are indoor and outdoor picnic areas. Dogs on leads are welcome and there is ample free parking.

Regular entry charges apply and the Museum will be open from 10.30am to 6pm.