Amberley Museum

Nestled in the South Downs National Park, Amberley Museum occupies a former lime-burning site and celebrates the South-East’s industrial past, crafts, and technologies. A key intervention is the striking glazed screen at the Loading Bay, restoring historic connections between the Bagging Shed, railway, and Loading Bay, while enhancing interpretation and visitor understanding. Restoration of timber cladding and roof structure stabilised the Bagging Shed, now home to the entrance and gift shop. Removal of a 1980s container revealed the original layout, and embedded railway tracks in resin-bound gravel help interpret the site. Accessibility upgrades include a contemporary steel walkway and ramp, sensitively integrated to preserve historic structures. Thermal upgrades were achieved using breathable wood fibre insulation. This project balances conservation and innovation, reinforcing Amberley Museum as an inclusive and educational heritage destination.