Museums · South East England
Tilford
In or near Elstead.
Tilford — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nigel Cox — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Wood · 1.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
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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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
Tilford is a museum located in South-East England. It features various exhibits that reflect the local history and culture, providing insight into the region's past. The museum is a resource for both education and preservation of heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The name "Tilford" appears to identify the Old English name Tila, as Tila's ford" or "Tilla's ford". Several substantial farm houses date from the 16th century. Tilford House was built in 1727 and its chapel in 1776. In the mid eighteenth century the village was owned by Elizabeth Abney, daughter of Lady Mary Abney; and her detailed local survey map has survived to this day in the British Library. During the second world war, Cdr D J L 'Tim' Foster (RN Rtd), who later lived in the village, brought back from northern Russia a reindeer (named Minsk) in his submarine HMS Tigris.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1830, -0.7480
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Tilford
- Postcode
- GU10 2BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Wood — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Tilford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tilford?
- Tilford is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU10 2BN), in the parish of Tilford.
- What is Tilford?
- Tilford — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tilford?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Wood, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU10 2BN.
- Is Tilford a protected site?
- Yes — 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 Tilford?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Wood, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU10 2BN.