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SUMMARY:The Repair Shop: Sneak Peek Days @ Weald & Downland Museum
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time during the winter season\, visitors can take a look inside Court Barn\, where the popular series is filmed.
URL:https://visitmidhurst.com/event/the-repair-shop-sneak-peek-days-weald-downland-museum/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Weald and Downland Living Museum\, Town Lane\, Singleton\, West Sussex\, PO18 0EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Repair Shop: Sneak Peek Days @ Weald & Downland Museum
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time during the winter season\, visitors can take a look inside Court Barn\, where the popular series is filmed.
URL:https://visitmidhurst.com/event/the-repair-shop-sneak-peek-days-weald-downland-museum/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Weald and Downland Living Museum\, Town Lane\, Singleton\, West Sussex\, PO18 0EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Children
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SUMMARY:The Repair Shop: Sneak Peek Days @ Weald & Downland Museum
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time during the winter season\, visitors can take a look inside Court Barn\, where the popular series is filmed.
URL:https://visitmidhurst.com/event/the-repair-shop-sneak-peek-days-weald-downland-museum/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Weald and Downland Living Museum\, Town Lane\, Singleton\, West Sussex\, PO18 0EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activities,Children
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SUMMARY:Wassailing Day @ Weald & Downland Living Museum
DESCRIPTION:Winter Wassailing at the Museum – Sunday\, 18 January\nCome and bless the Museum’s orchard and celebrate this joyful winter tradition of Wassailing! Join us on Sunday\, 18 January for a lively day of music\, song\, and celebration\, as we raise our voices to ensure a bountiful apple harvest in the year ahead. \nBetween 11.15am and 3.15pm\, visitors can enjoy traditional Wassail activities\, short performances\, and musical processions throughout the day. \n  \nJoin the Procession\nTake part in a festive Wassail procession starting from the green by the crossroads below Tindalls Cottage. Led by musicians and performers\, each group will travel to the orchard at Bayleaf Farmstead for the Wassail ceremony. \nProcession times: 11.15am · 1.00pm · 2.45pm\n(Duration approx. 30 minutes) \nIn the orchard\, we’ll decorate an apple tree and take part in the traditional blessing ceremony\, using bread\, salt\, and mulled apple juice. Guests are invited to shout the age-old call of “Wassail!” and make as much noise as possible to chase away evil spirits and bring good health to the orchard. \nBring something to make noise!\nRattles\, bells\, tin cans or whistles — anything that adds to the merry clamour! \n  \nAlso\, as part of our Wassailing celebrations\, our interpretation team will be at home in the Bayleaf Farmhouse\, where the Wassail procession will knock on the door to share the Wassail drink in celebration before moving onto the Museum orchard. \nAt the end of the procession\, our team will then be inviting visitors to come into the Bayleaf Farmhouse and join them around the fire for an immersive atmosphere. The team will be enjoying their own wassail celebration\, where you can sit and chat with them and ask questions around the celebration and day to day life in the 16th century. \n  \nA Fun\, Family-Friendly Celebration\nThis event is perfect for families\, music lovers\, and anyone who enjoys experiencing living history and English folklore. Children must be accompanied by an adult\, and we recommend warm clothing and sturdy footwear. \nDetails of the day’s activities will be available in the daily programme on arrival. \n  \nAbout Wassailing\nThe word “Wassail” comes from the Saxon “Waes Hael”\, meaning “Good Health”. Traditionally\, it was both a toast and a blessing — the giver would say “Waes Hael!” and the receiver would reply “Drink Hael!” \nIn centuries past\, when a good harvest was vital to survival\, communities developed rituals to bless crops\, animals\, and the land. Wassailing the apple trees became especially popular in the cider-making regions of southern England\, including Sussex and Kent\, as a way to ensure a plentiful apple crop. \nDuring the ceremony\, people would: \n\nSing and toast the health of the orchard\nOffer bread soaked in cider to the spirits of the trees\nMake loud noises — banging pots\, firing guns\, and shouting — to scare away bad spirits\n\nKnown in Sussex and Kent as “Apple Howling” or “Apple Yowling”\, this ancient custom continues today as a joyous community event\, blending music\, folklore\, and rural tradition. \nBook now  \n\n\n\nInformation for Visitors\nDiscover 40 acres of history\, nature\, and countryside charm at the Weald & Downland Living Museum near Chichester\, West Sussex. Explore our collection of historic buildings\, working farm animals\, and heritage gardens\, and experience what rural life was like in centuries past. \nCome Rain or Shine You Can Explore and Enjoy \nStroll through our beautiful open-air museum\, where you can see authentic period homes\, workshops\, and barns set within the stunning South Downs landscape. Enjoy peaceful woodland walks\, spot wildlife\, or visit the woodland play area — perfect for children to explore and learn through play. \nMeet Our Working Animals \nLook out for our Heavy Horses\, Sheep\, and Ducks\, who help bring the Museum to life. Visitors can even feed the ducks on the mill pond — grain can be purchased in the Museum shop. \nder required):
URL:https://visitmidhurst.com/event/wassailing-day-weald-downland-living-museum/
LOCATION:Weald and Downland Living Museum\, Town Lane\, Singleton\, West Sussex\, PO18 0EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Wassailing Ceilidh @ Weald & Downland Living Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Wassail Season with an Evening of Music\, Dance & Festive Cheer\nSaturday 17 January\, 6pm – 9pm\n  \nGet your dancing shoes on and join us for a lively Wassail celebration at the Museum’s After Hours Ceilidh\, where you can enjoy an unforgettable evening of folk music\, dancing\, and delicious food. \nGet in high spirits with the lively sounds of Brighton trio Belver\, and with the help of a skilled caller\, follow along with the steps as we chase away the bad sprits\, ensuring a bountiful apple harvest for the year! \nThis evening is a special event as part of our 2026 programming. As an independent Museum and registered charity\, all funds raised from this special evening will help us create a Museum for future generations to enjoy! \n  \nTicket Information\nPrice: £32 per person. \nSuitable for: Adults and children aged 14+ \nTickets are limited — advance booking is essential  \n  \nEach ticket includes:\nAn evening of live music and dancing\nA soft drink from our pop-up bar\nOne hot food option (pre-order required):
URL:https://visitmidhurst.com/event/wassailing-ceilidh-weald-downland-living-museum/
LOCATION:Weald and Downland Living Museum\, Town Lane\, Singleton\, West Sussex\, PO18 0EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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