Rural Life Living Museum

Located in the heart of Farnham heathland, 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 farming machinery, 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 diverse range of special events, with themed weekends featuring fire engines and wartime in a country village to the annual Village Fete and Vintage Revival through to the popular music festival, Weyfest.
 

Our skilled volunteers demonstrate crafts and trades of rural life, how to use various machinery exhibits and bring to life some special characters through live interpretation on various days throughout the year.   
 

The Old Kiln Light Railway, with which we share the site, regularly operates both steam and diesel locomotives on passenger rides during weekends and school holidays from February-October.
 

We are an open-air museum, set in over 10 acres of open space and woodland with an arboretum containing over 100 trees collected by museum founder Henry Jackson.
 

There are plenty of 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 delicious hot and cold food and there is always tea and a choice of homemade cakes to finish off a great day out!