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Welcome to the
Rural Life
Living Museum

Bringing Our Rural Heritage To Life

Welcome to the
Rural Life
Living Museum

Bringing Our Rural Heritage To Life

Welcome to the
Rural Life
Living Museum

Bringing Our Rural Heritage To Life

Corona Virus- Museum Closed

Due to concerns about the spread of Corona Virus we have decided to close the museum completely for the foreseeable future. 

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Rural Life Living Museum - Our History

Our History

Learn how the museum started
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Rural Life Living Museum - Exhibits

Our Exhibits

Find out more about our unique collection

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Rural Life Living Museum - Schools and Education

Learning

Experience local heritage for all ages
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Rural Life Living Museum - Craft Courses

Craft Courses

Experience our vanishing skills courses
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Rural Life Living Museum - Venue Hire

Venue Hire

Events made special at the museum
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Rural Life Living Museum - Annual Membership

Get Involved

Volunteer, support and donate
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What’s On

PLEASE NOTE: Due to concerns about the spread of Corona Virus we have taken the decision to cancel some events. We will update the calendar when we know more.

The museum offers a full programme of events ranging from 1940s weekends to family friendly events, classic vehicle rallies and many more. With something happening on most weekends throughout the summer, it is worth keeping an eye on our diary to make sure you don’t miss out, please see details below.

  • Old Kiln Forge
    16th May- CANCELLED For one Saturday each month we will be showcasing rural crafts and vanishing skills. Activities will vary each month but may include mini talks and tours to learn more about the museum and the stories it tells. There will be demonstrations and have a go activities. 14th March 18th April 16th May 18th July 19th September Normal museum entrance fees apply. Free entry for annual pass holders.
    Cancelled - Vanishing Skills Saturday
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    16th May
  • Rural Life Living Museum
    16th & 17th May 2020- CANCELLED The Local Locomotion Club (The Double LL Club) will be returning to the museum to display their much loved collections.  Expect a selection of classic cars, motorcycles, vintage comnmercials and machinery from the South East.
    Double LL Club- Cancelled
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    16th & 17th May
  • Rural Life Living Museum - Families in the grounds
    28th May- CANCELLED Perhaps have a go at milking Daisy the Cow, make and launch a rocket or have a ride on the train.  Little ones can often explore our child sized doll’s house and everyone can join in with arts and crafts. Sometimes you can even help out at the Victorian Laundry or assist the Home Guard... Fun for all the family during the holidays.  There's so much to do during Activity Thursdays! 20th February 9th & 16th April 28th May 23rd & 30th July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August 29th October Activities may vary. Activities commence at 10.30am and run until approximately 4pm.  
    Activity Thursday - Cancelled
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    28th May
  • Bus Rally
    31st May 2020 - CANCELLED Nostalgic bus rides through the local country lanes will be on offer today as enthusiasts return for the annual Bus Rally showcasing a parade of vintage vehicles. Normal museum charges apply.
    Bus and Coach Rally - Cancelled
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    31st May
  • Car Boot
    CANCELLED Join us on the first Sunday of every month from April until October. Admission is free to buyers, £6.00 to sellers. Museum opens to visitors at 10am. Normal entrance fees apply. Old Kiln Cafe opens at 8am on car boot Sundays.
    Car Boot Sale - Cancelled
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    7th Jun
  • CANCELLED Put on your dancing shoes and head down to the Frensham Building for an evening of ‘50s Rock ‘n’ Roll. The Roosters will be returning to the Rural Life Centre for one evening only, make sure you don’t miss this fantastic live band. Doors open 7.30pm.  
    Rock 'n' Roll Evening Dance with The Roosters - Cancelled
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    13th Jun
  • 20th & 21st June- CANCELLED A weekend of family friendly activities based around the Gypsy way of life. Experience the ancient, nomadic lifestyle with traditional Gypsy music, storytelling and homemade food.
    Romany Weekend- Cancelled
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    20th & 21st Jun
  • Citroen and Renault Rally
    27th & 28th June 2020- CANCELLED Citroëns will be bringing a dash of motor magic to the Rural Life Centre. The French manufacturer’s GS, GSA and Ami series will be on parade, along with other classic vehicles. Owners will be proudly showing off their cars and encouraging visitors to share in their enthusiasm.
    Citroën & G Ami & Renault Rally - Cancelled
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    27th & 28th Jun
  • Fire Engines on Show
    4th & 5th July Sound the sirens and ring the bells — a fire engine festival is coming! Quenching blazes is just one of the uses of these magnificent machines, but nothing can dampen the enthusiasm of the Tilford Fire Group. On display will be a whole range of appliances, from early manuals right through to more modern motorised machines, which have only recently been decommissioned.
    Fire Engines on Show
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    4th & 5th Jul
  • Car Boot
    Join us on the first Sunday of every month from April until October. Admission is free to buyers, £6.00 to sellers. Museum opens to visitors at 10am. Normal entrance fees apply. Old Kiln Cafe opens at 8am on car boot Sundays.
    Car Boot Sale
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    5th Jul
  • Corn Dolly Making
    18th July For one Saturday each month we will be showcasing rural crafts and vanishing skills. Activities will vary each month but may include mini talks and tours to learn more about the museum and the stories it tells. There will be demonstrations and have a go activities. 14th March 18th April 16th May 18th July 19th September Normal museum entrance fees apply. Free entry for annual pass holders.
    Vanishing Skills Saturday
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    18th Jul
  • Corn Dolly Making
    23rd July Perhaps have a go at milking Daisy the Cow, make and launch a rocket or have a ride on the train.  Little ones can often explore our child sized doll’s house and everyone can join in with arts and crafts. Sometimes you can even help out at the Victorian Laundry or assist the Home Guard... Fun for all the family during the holidays.  There's so much to do during Activity Thursdays! 20th February 9th & 16th April 28th May 23rd & 30th July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August 29th October Activities may vary. Activities commence at 10.30am and run until approximately 4pm.  
    Activity Thursday
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    23rd Jul
  • Rural Life Living Museum - Group of three mean working on vintage tools on rustic sunday
    26th July This festival of country life has lots to interest and entertain all ages. Children will love trying their hand at traditional crafts, riding on the steam train and there’s even a dolls house big enough for little ones to go into. The museum will be bustling with many stalls demonstrating crafts, delicious home-made food, a jazz band and a working steam roller. The children will also love watching the working blacksmith in the museum’s smithy. The reconstructed iron furnace and the wood yard will both be in action. If you are a trader or demonstrator that has traditional skills or crafts to put on show and would like to book a pitch at Rustic Sunday, please click here for our registration form.  
    Rustic Sunday 2020
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    26th Jul
  • Wheelwright
    30th July Perhaps have a go at milking Daisy the Cow, make and launch a rocket or have a ride on the train.  Little ones can often explore our child sized doll’s house and everyone can join in with arts and crafts. Sometimes you can even help out at the Victorian Laundry or assist the Home Guard... Fun for all the family during the holidays.  There's so much to do during Activity Thursdays! 20th February 9th & 16th April 28th May 23rd & 30th July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August 29th October Activities may vary. Activities commence at 10.30am and run until approximately 4pm.  
    Activity Thursday
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    30th Jul
  • Car Boot
    Join us on the first Sunday of every month from April until October. Admission is free to buyers, £6.00 to sellers. Museum opens to visitors at 10am. Normal entrance fees apply. Old Kiln Cafe opens at 8am on car boot Sundays.
    Car Boot Sale
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    2nd Aug
  • Ford Cars
    2nd August 2020 Join us for a reunion gathering of MKII Consuls, Zephyrs and Zodiacs that will be on display throughout the museum. Normal museum charges apply.
    Ford MKII Reunion Rally
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    2nd Aug
  • Rural Life Living Museum - Families in the grounds
    6th August 2020 Perhaps have a go at milking Daisy the Cow, make and launch a rocket or have a ride on the train.  Little ones can often explore our child sized doll’s house and everyone can join in with arts and crafts. Sometimes you can even help out at the Victorian Laundry or assist the Home Guard... Fun for all the family during the holidays.  There's so much to do during Activity Thursdays! 20th February 9th & 16th April 28th May 23rd & 30th July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August 29th October Activities may vary. Activities commence at 10.30am and run until approximately 4pm.  
    Activity Thursday
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    6th Aug
  • Rural Life Living Museum - Families in the grounds
    13th August 2020 Perhaps have a go at milking Daisy the Cow, make and launch a rocket or have a ride on the train.  Little ones can often explore our child sized doll’s house and everyone can join in with arts and crafts. Sometimes you can even help out at the Victorian Laundry or assist the Home Guard... Fun for all the family during the holidays.  There's so much to do during Activity Thursdays! 20th February 9th & 16th April 28th May 23rd & 30th July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August 29th October Activities may vary. Activities commence at 10.30am and run until approximately 4pm.  
    Activity Thursday
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    13th Aug

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Rural Life Living Museum, Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey GU10 2DL  Tel: 01252 795571
3 miles south of Farnham, just off the A287, midway between Frensham and Tilford villages.

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