Acton Scott Heritage Farm
About This Museum
People don't come to Acton Scott just to look at old things behind glass; they come to hear it, smell it, and feel the past come alive. The rhythmic clang of the blacksmith's hammer on hot iron and the gentle, earth-shaking power of the Shire horses working the land are the real highlights here. It’s a place where you can watch a wheelwright shape wood into a cartwheel using century-old tools, a process that feels more like artistry than history. You leave not just having seen a Victorian farm, but having spent a few hours living and breathing its daily rhythms.
Collection Highlights
The magnificent Shire horses are the stars, but don't miss the captivating demonstrations in the forge and wheelwright's shop where traditional rural crafts are practiced daily.
Visitor Information
It's nestled in the Shropshire Hills near Church Stretton—wear your boots, as this is a proper working farm with all the mud and charm that entails.
Architecture & Building
The site is a collection of authentic, weathered stone and brick farm buildings that feel completely unpretentious, as if the Victorian farmers have just stepped out for a moment.
Contact & Location
Address: Acton Scott Information, Henley Lane, Acton Scott, Little Stretton, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England, SY6 6QL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1694 781307
Website: Visit Website
