We’ve taken the difficult decision to close this weekend on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December due to the high wind speeds predicted for Storm Darragh. Unfortunately, this means that our 1939 Tea Party in the School Room on Sunday 8th December, to celebrate the launch of the book ‘Operation Pied Piper’ by Glyn Powell-Evans, has been postponed. Keep your eye on the website and social media for more details.
We’ll be opening our doors again on Saturday 14th December for Santa Special ticket holders.
£150,000!
Thanks to over 2,500 donors we have reached our fundraising target and the Museum will be open in 2025
Read our Statement Here:
Annual Passes are valid across all days and events in 2024, except Weyfest, Christmas and Education Sessions. Annual Pass holders do not need to pre-book tickets on the website. Please ensure that you bring your passes with you when you visit and book in at reception. Please ensure your passes are in date, and cover the right number of people. Annual pass holders may be asked for photo ID at reception when checking in.
The Rural Life Living Museum tells the story of the countryside, its unique collection of re-located historic buildings allow visitors to explore inside, complemented by one of the largest collections of agricultural implements and objects from everyday life.
We take you on a journey of nostalgia and discovery suitable for all the family.
The museum produces and hosts a range of special events, from the annual Village Fete and Steam at Work through to Weyfest. Our volunteers demonstrate craft skills, working machinery and bring to life some special characters through live interpretation on various days throughout the year.
The Old Kiln Light Railway regularly operates diesel and steam locomotive passenger rides from February to October. Trains run on the weekends and Wednesdays during Surrey school holidays. Rides are free with your museum tickets on our Railway Wednesdays in the Surrey school holidays.
We are an open-air museum, set in over 10 acres of open space and woodland with an arboretum containing over 100 trees. There are places to shelter when it rains, a picnic area for lunch, and secluded benches to take a break. The Market Garden Café serves a variety of hot and cold food and there is always tea and cake to finish off a great day out!
Please check What’s On for further details, online booking is available but not essential, entry tickets will be available on the day of your visit.
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Find Us
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.