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Opening Times

Summer Season

Museum open 7 days a week from April 1st to 31st August. Open 10am-4pm.

Autumn/Winter Season

Reduced opening times. From 1st September to 31st March the museum is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm. Museum closed Monday and Tuesdays during the autumn/winter season. Museum only open weekends and for Christmas events in December.

Museum Closed

The Museum is closed from 24th December to 16th January for Christmas holidays and museum cleaning. Staff and security are still on site getting the museum ready for next year.

The Museum may also be closed for Special Events/Private Hire or if there are extreme weather conditions. Follow social media messages or check website on the day of your visit for these details.

Location

The Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL

Getting to the Museum

The museum is situated in a rural area. If not travelling to the museum by private vehicle, the easiest way to get here is by train to Farnham or Haslemere Station and from there, hiring a taxi. The museum is located approximately 3 miles from Farnham station. The address is The Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL.

Market Garden Cafe

The Market Garden Café, situated near the main entrance, is available to all, no museum entry ticket is required. The café serves a family friendly menu including a variety of hot and cold food and drinks and is open in line with museum opening hours. Perfect for a pit stop on a winter walk or for a brunch or lunch with friends. The Market Garden Café can cater for your private event at the museum too. To book a table or for information on dietary requirements or private event hire catering please email ruralchefsltd@gmail.com.

Old Kiln Light Railway (OKLR)

The OKLR is an on-site 2ft gauge railway, owned & operated by a separate group of volunteers who have collected diesel & steam locomotives, rolling stock, and other narrow-gauge relics over the years.

The OKLR runs on selected days throughout the year and is a great way to see the museum from a different perspective. OKLR rides are not included in the museum entry price. Tickets can be purchased on the day from the OKLR ticket office at Mills Wood Station.

For information about when the trains are running visit the OKLR website.

Accessibility Information

Accessibility is important to us at The Rural Life Living Museum, and we have worked hard to make some of the site accessible. The shop, café and toilets are accessible to wheelchairs and buggies, and we have accessible parking bays by the main entrance. Click here for more information about the rest of the site.

Enjoying our site

Dogs are welcome, but we ask that they stay on a lead in the museum. Picnic places and benches are available across the site, and we have a trail map for visitors to follow and explore. No smoking in the museum but there are designated smoking areas on site.

Contact us

If you have a question that cannot be answered by the information here you can contact the team as follows:

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