The farmhouse is a rare surviving example of a mud-and-stud construction, a traditional building technique once common in Lincolnshire.
The site remains one of the few remaining 'living' history museums that maintains a specific focus on the agricultural evolution of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
The collection includes over 10,000 items relating to local social and agricultural history, much of it donated by local families.
It is situated on the original site of the oldest building in Skegness, which survived the catastrophic floods of 1953.
The gardens are planted with heritage varieties of vegetables and plants that were typical of a 19th-century subsistence farmstead.
The Village Church Farm is a unique open-air museum in Skegness featuring a collection of historic buildings and agricultural artifacts preserved in their original context. The site centers around a traditional Lincolnshire farmhouse dating back to the 18th century, showcasing local rural history. Visitors can explore various outbuildings, including a forge, granary, and stables, which demonstrate pre-industrial farming methods. The museum is maintained as a registered charity to preserve the regional heritage of the East Coast. It houses an extensive archive of photographs and documents detailing the growth of Skegness from a village to a seaside resort. Seasonal demonstrations often include traditional crafts and historical farming activities. The site provides a contrasting, quiet experience to the busy nearby seaside promenade.
The front of the traditional mud-and-stud farmhouse, especially when the surrounding cottage gardens are in bloom.
Wear comfortable, flat walking shoes, as the site includes uneven grassy paths and traditional farmyard surfaces.
Check their events calendar before visiting to coincide with days featuring live historical demonstrations or local craft markets.
Bring a light jacket, as coastal winds can make the open-air site feel significantly cooler than the town center.
Do not treat the exhibits as a playground; many of the historic tools and wooden structures are delicate and hold significant heritage value.
Closed during the winter months; open seasonally from spring through autumn.
