Set in a picturesque 40-acre site nestled in the South Downs National Park, the Museum invites

visitors of all ages to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy Christmas season and enjoy a unique

experience with seasonal events and activities for all the family running throughout December.

On the 3-4 December the Museum will be holding its ‘Advent – preparing for Christmas’ event which

will include an array of festive and family-friendly experiences exploring Christmas traditions from

the past with live demonstrations and displays.

The two-day event will also include a boutique Christmas market which will bring together over 50

hand-selected stall holders, showcasing a range of high-quality products all sourced from the local

region, from arts and crafts to artisanal gifts. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up a unique

stocking filler or memorable present while supporting local traders and craftspeople.

On Sunday 5 December, the popular Tree Dressing event will return to mark the custom of

honouring the importance of trees. This will include an illuminated procession through the Museum

grounds at dusk and guests are encouraged to bring their own headdresses and lanterns which are

then placed around the Museum’s aspen trees to create a circle of light.

The festivities continue from mid-December with the return of Green Father Christmas. Families can

enjoy some traditional Christmas magic and book to meet Father Christmas who will be dressed in

seasonal greenery and present children with handcrafted gifts.

All tickets must be pre-booked. For ‘Advent – Preparing for Christmas’ there will be parking available

at Goodwood Racecourse and a ‘Park and Ride’ shuttle service running to and from the Museum

between 10:00am-4:30pm across both days.

For more information and to book tickets go to www.wealddown.co.uk the Museum will be closed

24 December – 3 January 2022.