A Night before Christmas at the Rural Life Living Museum
Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford · 18 December 2026
The open-air museum near Farnham opens after dark with its historic buildings decorated and lit for Christmas. There is live music, mince pies, mulled wine and a campfire for toasting marshmallows.
Highlights
- Decorated historic buildings lit up at night
- Live music and campfire marshmallows
- Night rides on the Old Kiln Light Railway
Good to know
- Dress warmly, as much of the evening is outdoors
Getting there
Rural Life Living Museum, Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL
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