Stanmer Rural Museum

About the museum

The Stanmer Rural Museum keeps rural artefacts from Stanmer and the surrounding Downs, mainly equipment used for farm work and traditional crafts. The collection is cared for by the Stanmer Preservation Society, a local group that also looks after Stanmer Church and the nearby donkey wheel, a treadmill once turned by a donkey to raise water for the village.

The displays are housed in the village of Stanmer Park, where the building is also known as the Stanmer Craft Museum and is shared with a group of local makers and artists. Exhibits mentioned in recent descriptions include a gypsy caravan and an old tram shelter from Preston Drove.

Highlights

• Farm working and craft equipment from Stanmer and the South Downs
• Gypsy caravan
• Former tram shelter from Preston Drove
• Donkey wheel near Stanmer Church, maintained by the Preservation Society

Permanent exhibition

• Rural artefacts of Stanmer – Agricultural working and craft equipment from the Stanmer area, shown alongside displays by local makers.

Founded

1974

Operated by

Stanmer Preservation Society

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum lies in Stanmer village within Stanmer Park.

Amenities & dining

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