Tree Dressing Celebration
Visitors gather to celebrate the cultural importance and life-giving power of trees through stories and songs. Across the open-air museum grounds, guests can stroll through woodland walks, explore historic period buildings, and meet working farm animals like heavy horses, sheep, and ducks.
What to Expect
Annual winter celebration marking 33 years of honouring trees.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Weald & Downland Living Museum
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and people interested in trees and local heritage
Vibe
Folkloric and community-minded
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Included in Museum Annual Membership. – Get tickets
- Hours: 10:00am–4:30pm.
- Parking: Free parking is available for all visitors.
- Pets: Dogs on short leads are welcome across the site.
Tips & Advice
- Book your place through the Book Here link before you go, and note that Tree Dressing is included in Museum Annual Membership.
- Bring a picnic if you'd like to eat outdoors, because visitors are welcome to picnic at the many scenic spots across the Museum grounds.
- Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes, since the day is spent outdoors on a 40-acre open-air site with woodland walks.
- Keep dogs on short leads at all times, and remember the whole Museum is a no-smoking site.
- Pick up a bag of grain in the Museum shop if the children want to feed the ducks on the mill pond.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tree Dressing aimed at?
It's a family event that brings the community together to celebrate trees. No age limits are set, so the whole family can come.
What happens at the celebration?
Everyone gathers for stories and songs that celebrate trees, local culture, the landscape and the Museum's traditions. It's based on an ancient custom that honours the life-giving power of trees.
What else is there to do at the Museum on the day?
You can wander among historic homes, workshops and barns, take woodland walks, let children loose in the woodland play area, and meet the Heavy Horses, Sheep and Ducks. You can feed the ducks on the mill pond with grain from the Museum shop.
Where can we get food?
The waterside café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. You're also welcome to bring a picnic, and there are plenty of scenic spots around the site to eat it.
Does it go ahead in bad weather?
Yes, the Museum is open to explore rain or shine. Activities and demonstrations can change depending on the weather.
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