A museum of a bygone age, situated beside the historic house of Stanmer Park, just outside Brighton. The collections include agricultural implements, tools, photographs, domestic objects, as well as archaeology and natural history of the area.
Among the exhibits is a 'horse gin' for raising water. The village of Stanmer is a special conservation area, built to house workers on the Stanmer estate. Stanmer House was built in 1720 by the first Earl of Chichester. In the village you will see a donkey wheel, farm, and historic church.
UPDATE
Unfortunately, the museum has had to close, due to its lease not being renewed. Museum exhibits are temporarily in storage while local volunteers search for a solution. We will update this page as soon as we know more but in the meantime please DO NOT make plans to visit.
About Stanmer Rural Museum
Address: Stanmer Park, Stanmer, Brighton, East Sussex, England
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Located to the rear of Stanmer House (not open to the public). On site parking.
Location map
OS: TQ336094
Photo Credit: Paul Gillett, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
NEARBY HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest
Preston Manor - 2.8 miles (Historic House) 
Brighton, St Peter's Church - 2.8 miles (Historic Church) 
Kingston-near-Lewes, St Pancras Church - 3.5 miles (Historic Church)
Royal Pavilion - 3.6 miles (Historic Building)
Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft - 3.7 miles (Museum)
Brighton Fishing Museum - 3.9 miles (Museum)
The Regency Town House - 4 miles (Museum)
Hove, St Andrew's Church - 4 miles (Historic Church)
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