Rural Life Timber Group

07/10/2026

02/10/2026

Plane lace bug has been identified in London over recent weeks.

This insect pest of plane trees feeds on the leaves, causing them to show discolouration and early leaf drop.

Trees which experience high populations of this pest year after year can become weakened and susceptible to other problems.

Plane lace bug is not a regulated pest, which means there is no requirement to take statutory action. But we're advising people to be alert for signs and report any suspected findings using TreeAlert.

Find out more: https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/tools-and-resources/pests-and-diseases/database/plane-lace-bug-corythucha-ciliata

02/10/2026

🚛🔥 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RALLY 2026 🔥🚛

Get ready for a day celebrating some of the biggest, toughest and most fascinating vehicles on the road!

On October 25th, we’re bringing together an amazing collection of commercial vehicles of all makes and models, from military engines and trucks to Dennis, Leyland and many more.

🚒 Fire engines
🚌 Buses
🚛 Lorries & trucks
🎖️ Military vehicles
🔧 Commercial vehicles of all kinds
…and everything in between!

Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast, a fan of vintage machinery, or simply love seeing big vehicles up close, there’ll be plenty to discover.

📅 Sunday 25th October Commercial Vehicle Rally
📍 Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, Surrey, GU10 2DL

If you like your big vehicles, this one is for you! 🚛❤️

We look forward to seeing you!

🚨 VEHICLE ENTRANTS WANTED 🚨

Do you own a commercial vehicle and would like to join us?

We’d love to hear from you! Please email [email protected] with the subject line:

“Commercial Vehicle Rally”

Please share this event with fellow enthusiasts and help us make 2026’s rally a fantastic celebration of commercial vehicles and their history!

For more information and to buy tickets visit: www.rural-life.org.uk

The Rural Life Living Museum is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum CIO, registered charity number 1200370. The Museum receives no external funding and is dependent on ticket sales and donations to continue operating. We really appreciate your support.

15/08/2026

Classic Car Show – Sunday 20th September

Get ready for a fantastic day of motoring nostalgia at the Rural Life Living Museum!

With over 100 classic, vintage and veteran vehicles already booked, the Museum will be packed with stunning paintwork, gleaming chrome and some truly beautiful cars from days gone by.

Join us on Sunday 20th September for this special one-day event as we welcome classic vehicle owners, enthusiasts and clubs to the Museum for a celebration of motoring history.

There’s plenty to see and do throughout the day, including:

* 🚗 100+ classic, vintage and veteran vehicles
* 🛍️ Autojumble – perfect for finding those motoring treasures and parts
* 🍦 Ice cream van
* 🍔 Food and drink
* 🏛️ Explore the Rural Life Living Museum

Whether you’re a lifelong classic car enthusiast, a vehicle owner, or simply looking for a great family day out, there’s something for everyone.

Come along, soak up the atmosphere, admire the cars and enjoy a fantastic day at the Museum. We look forward to seeing you!

Vehicle Owners
Want to bring your own classic, vintage or veteran vehicle?

All vehicle exhibitors can sign up and purchase an Exhibitor Ticket in advance via our website. Head to Buy Tickets and select the Vehicle Exhibitor Ticket on the Events page.

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a brilliant day of motoring!

For more information and to buy tickets visit: www.rural-life.org.uk

The Rural Life Living Museum is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum CIO, registered charity number 1200370. The Museum receives no external funding and is dependent on ticket sales and donations to continue operating. We really appreciate your support.

07/08/2026

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Rural Life Living Museum steam rally, Steam at Work on 22nd and 23rd August.
The current exceptionally high fire risk, means that we cannot responsibly proceed with the event.
We understand this news will be disappointing, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this cancellation may cause. We greatly appreciate your understanding and continued support of the Rural Life Living Museum.

Visitors who have pre-booked tickets will be contacted shortly.

For more information and to buy tickets visit: www.rural-life.org.uk

The Rural Life Living Museum is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum CIO, registered charity number 1200370. The Museum receives no external funding and is dependent on ticket sales and donations to continue operating. We really appreciate your support.

03/08/2026

The Rural Life Living Museum is open as usual whilst Openreach are carrying out work. The Frensham end is unaffected and there is a short diversion from the Tilford end. We hope to see you soon!

04/06/2026

We'll be running the woodyard for this event on 22nd and 23rd August with a new look to the yard layout

09/04/2026

We are closed this Friday as we are busy setting up for the Surrey Hills Enterprises Spring Fair.

We will reopen at 10am on Saturday 11th ready for a weekend full of food, crafts, music and shopping. We can’t wait to see you there. 🛍️🪵

For more information and to buy tickets for the Surrey Hills Spring Fair visit: https://surreyhills.org/surrey-hills-spring-fair-2026/

The Rural Life Living Museum is owned and operated by the Old Kiln Museum CIO, registered charity number 1200370. The Museum receives no external funding and is dependent on ticket sales and donations to continue operating. We really appreciate your support.