# Weald And Downland Cafe \& Museum Gift Shop, Chichester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.7/5 from 5,560 Google reviews. Restored farmsteads with animals and hands on activities, recreating rural life from 1300-1910. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/restaurants/weald-and-downland-cafe-museum-gift-shop (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Weald And Downland Cafe \& Museum Gift Shop Chichester, West Sussex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14866616759547326818&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Jan Croucher](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102902963698035858093) **In short:** Weald And Downland Cafe \& Museum Gift Shop is a museum in West Sussex, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5,560 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places 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. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Weald And Downland Cafe \& Museum Gift Shop's own website](http://www.wealddown.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## 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](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/951901). [More restaurants in West Sussex](https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (5,560 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.wealddown.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01243 811363](tel:01243811363) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** West Sussex **Plus Code** 9C2XW65V+97 ### 🏨 Places to stay near West Sussex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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