Museum of English Rural Life

University of Reading
Redlands Road
READING
RG1 5EX

Tel: 0118 378 8660
Fax: 0118 378 5632
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Description

Recently moved to larger premises, this museum houses a national collection of agricultural, domestic and crafts exhibits, including wagons, tools and a wide range of other equipment used in the English countryside over the last 150 years. Special facilities are available for school parties. The museum also contains extensive documentary and photographic archives, which can be studied by appointment. There is a regular programme of events and activities, please see website for details.

Opening times

Open all year, Tue-Fri, 9-5, Sat & Sun 2-4.30 (Closed BHs & Xmas-New Year).

Facilities

Picnic area.
Parking.
Coach parties welcome.
Giftshop.
Garden centre.
No dogs (except assist dogs).

Directions

(close to Royal Berkshire Hospital, museum 100mtrs on right)

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