The Rural Life Centre is a large comprehensive collection of farm implements and machines, including fine examples of carts, wagons, ploughs and a hop press. Displays on various aspects of past village life spanning over 150 years of agricultural history can also be seen. There is a complete wheelwright's shop and working smithy and also a small arboretum and woodland walk. Some exhibits are in the open air. Playground. Light railway operates on Sundays. Sheep can be seen during the summer.