




Within the parish of Rowner, surrounded by woodland, lies the 17th century village of Little Woodham. A visit here will allow you to step inside the pages of history books, to open the doors of real homes and immerse yourself in the everyday life in a small village.
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You may meet the seamstress embroidering elaborate decorations on clothing for the wealthy members of the parish, or she may simply be repairing a pair of britches! You may find the weavers busily spinning wool or weaving beautiful cloths or see the potter at his wheel throwing pots or firing up his kiln. You’ll often hear the chopping of wood at the sawyers, or the rhythmic banging of metal at the blacksmith’s forge, or you might just hear a mother telling tales of faeries to her children.
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​Come and visit us and immerse yourself in the 17th century for your own unique experience of the everyday lives, stories and crafts behind the history you know.
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PUBLIC OPEN DATES FOR 2023:
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April:
Friday 7th - Good Friday
Saturday 8th
Sunday 9th - Easter Sunday
Monday 10th - Easter Monday
Saturday 29th
Sunday 30th
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May:
Bank Holiday Monday 1st - May Day Celebrations
Sunday 7th
Bank Holiday Monday 8th
Friday 19th
Saturday 20th
Sunday 21st
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June:
Friday 2nd
Saturday 3rd
Sunday 4th
Saturday 24th
Sunday 25th
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July:
Saturday 1st
Sunday 2nd
Monday 3rd
Friday 14th
Saturday 15th
Sunday 16th
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August:
Friday 4th
Saturday 5th
Sunday 6th
Saturday 19th
Sunday 20th
Saturday 26th
Sunday 27th - Craft through the ages
Bank Holiday Monday 28th
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September:
Saturday 16th
Sunday 17th
Saturday 30th
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October:
Sunday 1st
Friday 6th
Saturday 7th
Sunday 8th
For schools and group opening dates please see the schools information page.
Please note that groups, including Home Education groups, are welcome to attend on public open dates without prior booking.
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