Rural Life Centre 2009


During the winter months the museum is open on Wednesdays and Sundays only between 11am and 4pm.

(Last admission is always one hour before closing time.)

Well behaved dogs are welcomed on leads.


Entry charges to the museum this year (from March 11th.) are -

Adults £ 7.50     Over 60s/Concessions £ 6.50

Children (5 - 16)  £ 5.50     Family £ 22.00 (2 adults + 2 children)


Santa Specials

December 5/6/12/13 - Click here to visit the Santa Specials page - book early for this popular event.


Rural Life Centre 2010


During the winter months the museum is open on Wednesdays and Sundays only between 11am and 4pm.

The Rural Life Centre is open from March 10th. until October 31st., Wednesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays from 10am to 5pm.
During the winter months the museum is open on Wednesdays and Sundays only between 11am and 4pm.
(Last admission is always one hour before closing time.)

Well behaved dogs are welcomed on leads and most of the museum site is easily accessible to wheelchair users.


Entry charges to the museum this year (from March 10th.) are -

Adults £ 8.00     Over 60s/Concessions £ 7.00

Children (5 - 16)  £ 6.00     Family £ 25.00 (2 adults + 2 children)

Special event admission prices (marked *)
Adults £9.00 Over 60s/Concessions £8.00 Children £6.00 Family £28.00


A printable version of our 2010 diary is available for download here (110KB). It is in PDF format which can be opened using the freely available Adobe Acrobat reader.

SHEEP will be at the museum during most of the main open season.


The OLD KILN LIGHT RAILWAY operates every Sunday during the main open season.


Family Friendly Museum Step Back Together

Throughout the year - Things to do for families throughout the year with even more activities during the school holidays.


Car Boot Sale

On the first Sunday of every month during our main season - 4th. April, 2nd. May, 6th. June, 4th. July, 1st. August, 5th. September and 3rd. October, from 8am to 12pm. Entrance to the car boot sale is free to buyers. If you are interesting in having a stall or demonstrating a craft, please contact the museum.

Please note the May 2nd. and October 3rd. car boot sales will also feature a special Crank Up machinery sale and engine demonstration from 9am to 12pm. There will be a 50p entry charge to buyers for this sale only.


Hungry Hill

March 10th to May 5th - A history of Upper Hale, Heath End and Hoghatch. This exhibition is about the development of the communities on Hungry Hill — the old name for the area between Folly Hill and the Farnborough Road to the north of Farnham — based on material gathered by local people for the Hale History Project.


Steam Toy Rally

April 3rd - Hundreds of working miniature steam engines return to the museum. Demonstrate a working model and come in free.


Easter Sunday and Monday

April 4th & 5th - Easter Chick Hunts around the museum for families and children.


Model Railway Exhibition

May 1st - The Old Kiln Light Railway hosts a variety of layouts, of many different scales and periods.


Countryside and Woodland Weekend

May 2nd and 3rd - Wildlife and countryside groups gather at the museum with "hands on" activities for all. Also demonstrations of woodland crafts from felling to turning. Event organised by the Woodies, and the Surrey Association of Woodturners.


Open Hive Event

May 2nd - Farnham Beekeepers will be holding an open day at the Rural Life Centre Apiary.


A Village at War

May 8th and 9th - Our wartime re-enactors once again transform the museum with the sights, sounds and smells of a wartime village 'somewhere in England'. Come along and experience 1940s' life.


Crossing the Boundary

May 16th to August 1st - An exhibition of cricket memorabilia looking at the game at all levels in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire and a little further afield.


Ag Lab Family History Fair

May 23rd - Come along to the museum to find out about your rural forebars and exactly what they did during their working lives.


Miniature Traction Engine Rally

June 12th & 13th - The members of the WSMTEC and friends will be bringing their scale model steam engines along for you to admire.


Midsummer Jazz Picnic

June 19th - Tim Eyles and his Ragamuffins provide the entertainment in the open-air. Bring along a picnic and join in the fun, but booking is essential. (Different prices apply for this event.)


Citroen GS/GSA & AMI Car Rally

June 27th - An event for Ciroen car lovers, plus owners of other classic marques. 2010's event will celebrate 40 years of the Citroen GS.


CSVAC Stationary Engine Rally

July 17th and 18th - Power plants of all shapes, sizes on show and working machinery. Organised by the Central Southern Vintage Agricultural Club.


Rustic Sunday

July 25th - See our special page for details of this great, annual family day out - a unique celebration of rural crafts and country living.

*Special prices apply for this event

This year the day will also feature a special

Farmers' Market


British Organ Grinders' Rally

July 31st to August 8th - A selection of barrel organs will be playing around the museum throughout the rally for visitors to enjoy.


Ford Mk II Car Rally

August 8th - Come along and see a collection of the classic late '50s Zephyrs and Zodiacs.


E D Abbott, Coachbuilders

August 8th to October 24th - An exhibition celebrating this Wrecclesham company which was active from 1929 to 1972. It will be launched with a rally attended by Abbott vehicles and former employees.


Thunder, Flush & Thomas Crapper

August 8th to October 24th - Our second exhibition is to mark the refurbishment of the museum's plumbing display and the centenary of the death of plumbing pioneer Thomas Crapper.


Sunday Funday

August 22nd - A special day for children to experience the atmosphere of a fete and Sunday School Treat of old. Come as a family to join in the fun with old fashioned games and pastimes.


Weyfest 2009

September 4th and 5th - Our annual music festival with camping. Among the stars will be The Zombies, Wishbone Ash and Mungo Jerry plus the very best local musicians and rising stars of rock, blues, folk, jazz and world music. There will also be music and drum workshops, children's entertainers and a vintage car display.
See www.weyfest.co.uk for more details including ticket prices.


Donkey Day Out

September 12th - Come along and meet the Donkey Breed Society with their gentle beasts of burden demonstrating how they have served mankind throughout history.


Farnham Beekeepers' Honey Show

September 12th - Farnham Beekeepers will be holding their annual honey show in the museum's village hall.


Classic Vehicle Gathering

September 19th - Surrey Classic Vehicle Club will be back with their very popular event. Last year almost 400 vehicles were on show from bikes to buses.

*Special prices apply for this event


Steam and Vintage Weekend

Plus...

Tilmow

September 25th & 26th - Steam, great and small; tractors, commercials, motorcycles plus mowers, cultivators and a host of other vintage exhibits. Come and have an enjoyable day amongst the working machines of a bygone era.

plus

Surrey Association of Woodturners Show


Harvest Home

October 3rd - A special day to mark the end of the farming year with a harvest service in the Eashing chapel and activities around the museum.


Land Rover Rally

October 10th - The 4x4s return - all Land Rover are invited, especially if yours is a classic - all entries must be pre-booked. Plus autojumble.


Christmas Craft Fair

November 20th - 10.30am to 3pm - A chance to buy some unusual Christmas gifts from our visiting craftspeople. Gift shop and refreshments also open.

Admission Free!


For details of other special events please see our advertisements in the local press or telephone 01252 795571. Please note that although all details are correct at time of page creation we would encourage you to check details before travelling to avoid disappointment. The museum reserves the right to change without notice the information contained on this page and may vary the programme of events.

The Old Kiln Museum Trust is a registered charity


Rural Life Centre : Old Kiln Museum : Accredited Museum
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL.
01252 795571 (Fax. 01252 795571)

The Old Kiln Museum Trust is a registered charity
Copyright Old Kiln Museum Trust 2009

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