Weald And Downland Cafe \& Museum Gift Shop
Chichester, West Sussex
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Restored farmsteads with animals and hands on activities, recreating rural life from 1300-1910. Summary via Google
About Weald And Downland Cafe \& Museum Gift Shop
The cafe sits within the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, a living history site with restored farmsteads, historic buildings and traditional craft demonstrations spanning rural life from 1300 to 1910. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating.
Visitors report the cafe serves good food and drink at reasonable prices, with ample parking available on site. The museum is suited to families with children.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- Singleton Cricket Club 300m away
- The Partridge Inn 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this living museum features a fascinating collection of historic buildings, including the "Repair Shop" barn, and offers engaging demonstrations of traditional crafts. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff and volunteers, who bring the history to life. Guests mention the cafe provides good food and drink options at reasonable prices, and the site offers ample parking.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (5,560 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- West Sussex
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.