Rural Life Living Museum

The museum has one of the largest collections of agricultural and rural artefacts in the south east and aims to present the history of local farming and village life to all who visit. The museum is based in Farnham’s beautiful heathland which is an important and fitting backdrop to the site’s history.

Each year, the museum hosts a calendar of events, many of which rely on the participation of the local community whether it be local craftspeople, producers, makers and sellers and of course, the visitors who come to learn and explore.

Set in 15 acres, the museum has over 30 buildings and approximately 40,000 artefacts on display.

It welcomes school visits, hosts adult courses, organises youth group sessions, works in partnership with the community on outreach and community days and has loan boxes available for classrooms and community groups to hire to help extend curiosity and learning back in the classroom.

It offers a unique venue space for a variety of events situated in a beautiful location within the Surrey Hills between the market towns of Farnham and Haslemere, near to Tilford Village, Pierrepont Farm, Frensham Little Pond and National Trust woods and heathland.

The 15-ace site is large and is suitable for hosting filming crews, corporate and team build events, vehicle rallies, classic car shows and other outdoor activities. Private hire spaces are perfect for small weddings, birthday parties, family celebrations and sports club dinners. Contact info@rural-life.org.uk to find out more.

There is so much to see and do at the Rural Life Living Museum. An ancient site, historic countryside buildings, a large collection of implements and objects from rural life, machinery, cycles, fire engines and much more….. Welcome. Come in. Explore.