Venue Description

The Rural Life Centre is an accredited open-air museum and visitor attraction which collects and preserves objects associated with farming and goods used by local craftsmen circa 1750-1960. Many aspects of village and rural life are displayed recalling a way of life once common to the local people. The museum is distributed over ten acres of field, woodland and barns. The programme of events offers the perfect way to experience the museum as volunteers set about to bring the museum alive by educating and entertaining visitors with crafts, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Accessibility

We welcome disabled visitors and their carers to site. There is a ramp to access the main entrance and cafe and the door can be operated automatically. The site is accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. In places the ground can be uneven underfoot. The Chapel is the only building that can not accommodate wheelchair users.

Awards List

Queens Award for Voluntary Service MLA Accredited museum

Toilets

Doors are wide enough for both a manual and powered wheelchair. It is accessed by a ramp.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Dogs are welcome at the Rural Life Centre but must be kept on leads at all time within the museum grounds as we often have livestock on site.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls available at various locations around the site.