The Big Thankyou

The Big Thank You Day 13th September 2025 The museum is mainly staffed by volunteers and it’s on days like these that show how many there are, Michael Bacon took some time out to record the...

Land Rover Day

Land Rover Day 5th October 2025 One of the Museum’s longest-running and most loved events, Land Rover Day brings together a wonderful variety of vehicles – from vintage classics to modern models – all celebrating the iconic Land Rover. This event is a must...

Classic Car Show

Classic Car Show Classic cars at the Rural Life Living Museum – Sunday 21st Sept 2025. See the Museum packed with shining paintwork and gleaming chrome. Whether you are an enthusiast, or on a family day out, the Classic Car show is a good all rounder, plenty to...

Woodyard

The Woodyard at the museum is a typical 1950s style working sawmill with various items of equipment powered by belt using petrol or steam engines. When trees in the museum grounds need to be felled they are often moved subsequently to the yard using our mobile crane...

Farnham Beekeepers

The Farnham Beekeepers’ Association (FBKA) is based at the Rural Life Living Museum, with their hives located near the entrance to the museum.  The association runs courses on beekeeping and offers practical help and advice to members.  They visit local schools and...

Village At War

May, 1944. Allied troops gathered in the towns and villages of the South of England in preparation for the largest amphibious landing of troops the world has ever seen. Villagers braced themselves, as in the distance can be heard the rumbling of heavy trucks,...
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