
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.
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.
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.
PUBLIC OPEN DATES FOR 2022:
April:
Saturday 2nd
Sunday 3rd
Friday 15th
Saturday 16th
Sunday 17th
Monday 18th
Saturday 30th
May:
Sunday 1st
Monday 2nd - May Day
Saturday 7th
Sunday 8th
Friday 20th
Saturday 21st
Sunday 22nd
June:
Friday 3rd
Saturday 4th
Sunday 5th
Saturday 18th
Sunday 19th
July:
Friday 1st
Saturday 2nd
Sunday 3rd
Friday 15th
Saturday 16th
Sunday 17th
August:
Friday 5th
Saturday 6th
Sunday 7th
Saturday 20th
Sunday 21st
Saturday 27th
Sunday 28th
Monday 29th
September:
Saturday 17th
Sunday 18th
October:
Saturday 1st
Sunday 2nd
Friday 7th
Saturday 8th
Sunday 9th
For schools and group opening dates please see the schools information page.
Please note that groups are welcome to attend on public open dates without prior booking.