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Weald and Downland Open Air Museum: Traveller Reviews


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 12 attractions in Chichester
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Attraction type: Museum
Address: Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU, England
Phone: 01243 811363
Fax: 01243 811475

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good day out -accessible by car from London

Weald and Downland Open Air Museum

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4 of 5 stars
london
20 Dec 2006
3
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We took 3 Koreans (2 adults and a child) to see the museum in December. The weather was fine- which helped, of course.
However, the number of buildings to visit was prodigious so even if it had been less fine, we'd have had a good time. If wet, though, an umbrela would be essential as the various "components" are widely spread out.
I can best characterise the site as a small hamlet in the country, with a couple of farms, woodland- including woodland industry-and a mill with its millpond around it. Several buildings have electronic commentaries; others have guides who tell you about things- who lived there, what sort of things they did and so on.
Being able to see contrasts -for example one cottage was half 15th C and half 18th C- made it more interesting.
Good refreshment room -we sat outside and picknicked.
Plenty of restrooms.
We spent about 3.5 hours there, and didn't do everything.

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Great open air museum

Weald and Downland Open Air Museum

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4 of 5 stars
NC
28 Sep 2004
7
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This is a great place to visit buildings that were in the path to destruction. These buildings were moved from their original places to a lovely acreage. There are guides available in some of the buildings to tell you about the history of the house and the time period it was built in. It would be a great place to go on a picnic and take your time and wander the grounds. If you are into old buildings, well worth it.

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Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Address

Singleton, Chichester PO18 0EU, England Tel: 01243 811363 Fax: 01243 811475