Surrey Hills Spring Fair at Rural life, Living museum - Farnham
A weekend celebrating the onset of Spring, bringing together the very best of Surrey’s food, drink, art and crafts
Pricing
Adult Price
£12.50
Per adult
Surrey Hills Spring Fair in Farnham
The Surrey Hills Spring Fair is a wonderful event that promises to be a real delight for all the senses. The Festival has been created to showcase the Rural Life Living Museum as well as Artisans from across Surrey, who will share their knowledge, skills and crafts.
Come along to this great family day out and find out more about some of the many local artists, craftsman and food and drink producers in Surrey.
-Watch landscape artists capture the beauty of the Surrey Hills
-Enjoy artisan coffee and cake
-Take part in a singing workshop
-Listen to the inspiring stories (for kids and adults)
-Enjoy a hearty lunch from local food producers
-Tap along to the jazz band
-Browse the wonderful stalls for that unique piece of art or gift for a loved one
-Enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or Surrey Hills gin and tonic
There will be a wide range of free activities and demonstrations led by artisans in the following areas:
- Wheelwright Demonstrations – Watch traditional wheel-making in action at the Waggon Shed.
- Corn Dollies – See intricate corn crafts being created.
- Quilling & Ceramic Painting – Get creative at Frensham with hands-on crafting.
- Smash the Crockery – Test your aim with this satisfying classic game.
- Traditional Rural Games – Welly wanging, Aunt Sally & skittles at the Arboretum.
- Scarecrow Building – Get hands-on and create a scarecrow in the Romany Caravan area.
- Plant a Seed – Take home your very own springtime planting project.
- Woodland Wonders – Enjoy crafts and nature activities in the forest school area.
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Easter Trail – Follow the clues and complete the trail (pick up your sheet in the shop).
Plus you can watch different landscape artists capture the history and charm of the Rural Life Living Museum in front of your very eyes.
Step into a wonderful world of discovery, where kids can get hands-on with traditional country crafts, explore outdoor woodland activities, and discover the joy of planting seeds and growing their own plants.
Between the activities and demos, enjoy our wide variety of food and drink from the Surrey Hills.
Tickets are valid for either Saturday or Sunday
- Adult Ticket: EARLY BIRD – £12.50; £15 on the door.
- OAP and Full time Students: EARLY BIRD – £10.00; £12.50 on the door.
- Children under 16: FREE
- Accompanying Carers: FREE (no need to book—just bring ID)
Rural life living museum in Farnham
The Rural Life Living Museum is brimming with artefacts cleverly displayed in their original settings. Over 150 years of village life, farming and rural industry are represented. We cannot detail every aspect of the museum, however, we have chosen a taste of what you might discover on your visit, and given some extra information if you would like to know more.
Find out more during your museum visit by scanning our QR codes with your mobile or tablet. This will give you access to interesting images and additional facts about the exhibits.
Garden Café is open serving hot and cold food, sweet treats and drinks.
WINTER PRICES JAN- MARCH
- ADULTS GIFT AID £11.00 / £12.25
- OVER 65S / CONCESSION GIFT AID £9.75 / £11
- CHILDREN (4-16) GIFT AID £8.00 / £9.00
- CHILDREN UNDER 4 FREE
- FAMILY (1 ADULTS + UP TO 3 CHILDREN UNDER 16) GIFT AID £30.00 / £33.00
- FAMILY (2 ADULTS + UP TO 3 CHILDREN UNDER 16) GIFT AID £38 / £42.00
SEE PRICES HERE.
ANNUAL MEMBERS
ENTRY TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE* ON PRESENTATION OF A VALID MEMBERSHIP CARD. * CERTAIN TICKETED EVENTS ARE EXCLUDED.
ADULTS SINGLE £35
ADULTS JOINT £68
OVER 60'S & CONCESSIONS £30
FAMILY (1 ADULTS & UP TO 3 CHILDREN) £70
FAMILY (2 ADULTS & UP TO 3 CHILDREN) £90.
Event Sessions
Venue Information
Rural Life Living Museum
Bringing Our Rural Heritage To Life
Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL
info@rural-life.org.uk