Attraction in Farnham

Rural Life Centre
Old Kiln Museum
Reeds Road
Tilford

Farnham
Surrey

GU10 2DL
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http://www.rural-life.org.uk
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The Rural Life Centre is a museum of past village life covering the years from 1750 to 1960. It is set in over ten acres of garden and woodland and housed in purpose-built and reconstructed buildings including a chapel, village hall, cricket pavilion and school room. Displays show village crafts and trades such as wheelwrighting of which the centre's collection is probably the finest in the country. An historic village playground provides entertainment for children as does a preserved narrow gauge light railway which operates on Sundays. There is also an arboretum with over 100 species of tree from around the world.

Details

Months Open: Apr - Sep inclusive
Limited opening in winter
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes - pre-booked
Discount for Groups: Yes - over 30
Car Parking: Yes
Admission Price: £5.50
Gift Shop: Yes
Catering: Café

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