Discover over 50 rescued rural buildings spanning 950 years that have been relocated and painstakingly rebuilt on beautiful parkland in the South Downs near Chichester. Ranging from a replica Anglo-Saxon hall house to an Edwardian tin church, each interior brings everyday history vividly to life.

As you wander, you’ll hear stories of the people who lived and worked in these dwellings, conjuring a vibrant portrait of rural South East England over the past millennium. Regular demonstrations of traditional trades include flour-making in the 17th-century working watermill and cooking in the Tudor kitchen. There’s a vibrant calendar of seasonal activities, as well as themed events and theatre productions.

The 40-acre family-friendly site inspires day-long visits. Weather looking iffy? It’s the perfect destination, as there’s so much to do indoors. When the sky clears, take a stroll in the woods and your own picnic or head to the glass-walled Waterside Café for refreshments. It’s open to the general public as well as museum visitors, with free parking, breakfast and lunch menus, and views views across the Mill Pond. Treats are made with flour ground on site.