Museums · South East England
Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford
In or near Wrecclesham.
Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Wood · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Rural Life Living Museum in Tilford offers visitors a chance to explore an extensive collection of rural machinery, artefacts, and historic countryside buildings. It provides a hands-on experience for all ages, showcasing the heritage of rural life in the Surrey Hills.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rural Life Living Museum is a museum located in Tilford, South-East England. It focuses on traditional rural life, showcasing historical buildings and exhibits related to agriculture and rural crafts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1830, -0.7720
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Tilford
- Postcode
- GU10 2DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Phone
- +44 1252 795571
- Established
- 1973
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Wood — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed 12 Sep, Mon–Tue in winter, 24 Dec–16 Jan
- Official site
- rural-life.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford?
- Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU10 2DL), in the parish of Tilford.
- What is Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford?
- Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Wood, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU10 2DL.
- When was Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford built?
- Built or established in 1973.
- Is Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford a protected site?
- Yes — Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford is part of the Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Wood, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU10 2DL.