Guided Tours - Coleshill Home Farm and Skills Centre
Thursdays and Saturdays, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm: discover the historic Coleshill Home Farm and learn more about the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre now housed here.
- Booking advisable
Thursdays and Saturdays, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm: discover the historic Coleshill Home Farm and learn more about the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre now housed here.
Coleshill Home Farm was at the cutting edge of agricultural innovation in the 19th century. Take a guided tour of the historic farm buildings and discover how farming was streamlined in the Victorian era. The farm made use of all the latest innovations, including steam engines, tramways and new building techniques.
You'll learn about the people who have been involved with Coleshill Home Farm throughout its history. You'll also find out more about the latest chapter in its history, as the National Trust’s Heritage and Rural Skills Centre, where we sharing and developing heritage conservation skills.
Guided tours of the Coleshill Home Farm and Skills Centre take place on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Tours last approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
Tickets cost £3 per adult and £1.50 per child (under 18). National Trust Members and under 5s free.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £3.00 |
| Child | £1.50 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Essential Companion | £0.00 |
| National Trust Member | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for older, interested children
- Meeting point
Meet at Visitor Reception in the main car park.
- What to bring and wear
Comfortable clothes and sturdy footwear.
- Accessibility
Accessible parking spaces marked in the car park. Toilets on site, including accessible toilet. Some uneven surfaces such as cobbles due to the historic nature of the buildings. Please contact us if you would like to have an informal chat about access before you book.
Upcoming events
Second World War Walk
Discover Coleshill's hidden Second World War history on this informative walk through village, woods and parkland at the home of the British Resistance.
Spring Half-Term Tracker Packs
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Faringdon Town Tours
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Village Open Day
9 June, 14 July and 11 August: discover what Coleshill has to offer on one of our Village Open Days.