Description
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.
If you are looking for Best Museums and Art Galleries in Gosport , Hampshire then you can visit Little Woodham Living History Village. Little Woodham Living History Village is one of the places in Gosport Hampshire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
On Site Parking
On Site Cafe
Little Woodham
Each volunteer of Little Woodham has a love of history, especially relating to this period and have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to you. You can learn about the different trades and crafts, the responsibilities people have within the village community, as well as seeing demonstrations of the different crafts and the accurate recreation of artefacts of the time, using the same methods, materials and tools as were used 370 years ago. You will also be entertained with stories, folklore, fears and beliefs as well as historical events of the period in order to provide you with the best experience and insight of what life would have been like in a small English 17th Century village.
Schools and Groups
Little Woodham provides a perfect learning opportunity by bringing the past back to life. You will be able to see how people lived, worked and played. Each villager has researched their role and trade so you can ask all sorts of questions. You will have the opportunity to handle replica objects and maybe to roll up your sleeves and get involved!
3.41 miles
