We would love to welcome your group to The Museum of English Rural Life. Here’s what you need to know so we can accommodate your group and give you the best day possible.
Booking requirements
We can accommodate groups of up to 30 people. If your group is 10 people or more, you must use our group visit contact form (below) to book your visit 2 weeks in advance of your visit’s date. Please wait to hear back from a member of our team before arranging travel. This ensures we can accommodate you and that your visit will be unaffected by other work or events.
Group visits are free, but we encourage a suggested £5 donation per group member, which you can make in person on arrival, or online.
Enhance your visit
Get a special introduction to the museum from one of our volunteer welcome hosts. The introduction lasts approximately 30 minutes and is free of charge, though subject to availability. Select the welcome host option in the booking form.
Need a space to meet and/or eat? Select the room hire option in the booking form. We recommend ordering a catered lunch via the University of Reading’s Venue Reading service to guarantee quantity and delivery times.
If you’d prefer to use our café instead, we offer indoor seating for a maximum of 20 people. You are welcome to use our garden and picnic tables for picnics. Café options and seating is subject to availability on the day.