ANNOUNCEMENT: Winter opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm. Museum closed Monday and Tuesday.
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What's On
There is lots to see and do at the museum. The best value ticket is our annual pass. You can also buy tickets for single visits and for our events. From tractor rallies to summer fairs, from fire engine days to village at war, with May Day celebrations, Old Kiln Light Railway, rural craft and activities, working weekends and much more.
Something for all ages. Welcome, come in, explore!
Our Events and Activities
November 2025
2 events scheduled.
December 2025
1 event scheduled.
Santa Specials - Christmas 2025
13/12/2025 - 21/12/2025
February 2026
5 events scheduled.
March 2026
2 events scheduled.
August 2026
2 events scheduled.
September 2026
2 events scheduled.
Opening Times
Summer Season
Museum open from start of February Half term to end of October half term (in line with Surrey County Council School holidays). Open 7 days a week 10am-4pm.
Winter Season
Reduced opening times. From end of October half term to beginning of February half term Museum open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm. Museum closed Monday and Tuesdays during the winter season.
Museum Closed
The Museum is closed from 24th December to 16th January for Christmas holidays and museum cleaning.
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.
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 call: 01252 795571.
The Old Kiln Light Railway
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 more information about the OKLR, including their timetable, please visit their website.
OKLR WebsiteAccessibility 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.