Museums · South East England
Museum of Rural Life
In or near Great Haseley.
Museum of Rural Life — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Hillas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of Rural Life is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Waterperry Gardens is a beautifully landscaped area featuring ornamental gardens, a plant centre, a gallery, and a museum. Visitors can explore the gardens and enjoy various events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Museum of Rural Life is located in the West Midlands. This museum focuses on the agricultural history and rural heritage of the region, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that illustrate the evolution of rural life.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7525, -1.0896
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Waterperry with Thomley
- Postcode
- OX33 1JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Phone
- 01844 339254
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5.30pm (Apr–Oct), 10am–5pm (Nov–Mar); closed between Christmas and New Year
- Official site
- www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/134520469 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Rural Life?
- Museum of Rural Life is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX33 1JY), in the parish of Waterperry with Thomley.
- What is Museum of Rural Life?
- Museum of Rural Life — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Rural Life?
- Drivers can use postcode OX33 1JY.
- Is Museum of Rural Life a protected site?
- Yes — Museum of Rural Life is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Museum of Rural Life free to visit?
- Yes, Museum of Rural Life is free to enter.
- How do I get to Museum of Rural Life?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX33 1JY. It sits within the Henley and Thame parliamentary constituency.