I found this place from Google maps. By looking at the photos, I found it interesting and decided to visit it. It's a very quiet, relaxing and small place (considering the wide range of collection of the artefacts they have). Perfect for the people who are interested in History, culture, etc. They have organised various sections like Blacksmith, Tinsmith, Wheelwright, Stable, Woodturner, etc. Heritage things in homes in old times are kept neatly. Fortunately, I visited during Halloween period so it was decorated accordingly. There is an old chap (Mike) at the Traction Engine, who will give you history of the engine and stories related to them. Very interesting information to consume. Another interesting thing I found was their collections from World Wars - Guns, Soldier uniforms, medals, badges, bullets, bombs, shells. Volunteer was very knowledgeable person and ready to explain and give as much details as you would want to know about the things. I just felt that it would have been great if they have a larger space to showcase those things in order to do the justice to the collections they have. There is a hut of old times, preserved to give you the feel of the life in ancient times. They have a room of Model Railway which has miniature of Railways and village shown beautifully. It was really amazing. Unfortunately, due to some technical issues, they couldn't show the trains running. So, if you are into History - It's a...
Read moreWe came to this museum on the 14th of July 2025, and I must say it was fantastic. I am blind and therefore was a little sceptical as to what I would be able to get out of the visit but I must say I didn’t have to bee because the staff were so very helpful and friendly. I was able to touch a lot of the exhibits and especially the train engine that does Move on a weekend. The gentleman who was repairing the model railway in one of the buildings was so helpful and friendly and even let me touch some of the buildings which were delicately made and he explained everything and even run the miniature railway for us. It is a little bit uneven under foot so would not be suitable for somebody that has walking difficulties, but it is very wheelchair friendly. The volunteers here are amazing and are so approachable, please go and visit this wonderful attraction and see how people used to live many years ago. If you want to see the steam engine in operation, this happens at the weekends only. However, you can go and touch the engine and explore it at any time. A really beautiful museum and it also has a sensory garden which was very nice to...
Read moreVery unprofessional- we arrived and drove onto the touring field. A lady ran over to meet us and said to my husband that the camper van parked close to us going so we could park there, no regard of the distance rule. We waited about 10 minutes and then pulled away from the camper which would be adequate distance when he moved between ourselves and the motorhome We eventually pitched and then a young lad came and said could we go and pay, l said soon. We carried on setting up, nothing was visible eventually hubby found water. The young lad knocked and again asked if we had paid and l said soon. Hubby paid and asked about waste the person on the desk didn't know. The next morning we went to office to find it closed!! All day After a search he found the disabled shower which was quite a long way to walk as were toilets . He asked where the elsom was to be shown a toilet but no pipe to rinse with. We spent 4 days there, without any one asking if things were OK, or checking that we had pitched correctly There is no mention on the site info that functions may be held in the Museum between 6. 00pm and 2 00am. Very...
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