Richard Jefferies Museum.
A small community museum and gardens in the farmhouse
where nature writer Richard Jefferies was born.
where nature writer Richard Jefferies was born.
The museum consists of a seventeenth century thatched cottage bought by the Jefferies family in 1800, a later, nineteenth century three-storied farmhouse, plus outbuildings, gardens, a copse, orchard and vegetable gardens. The site is run by the Richard Jefferies Museum Trust and is fully accredited by Arts Council England. Inside, there is an extensive collection of items relating to Jefferies, mostly on loan from the Richard Jefferies Society. For example, there are first editions of many of Richard Jefferies’ writings, the manuscript of Wood Magic and photographs, paintings and memorabilia.
Find out more about this fantastic old farmhouse with gardens and outbuildings, and a rich Victorian agricultural history.
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Marlborough Road, Coate
Swindon SN3 6AA
“It’s a hidden gem right beside the Sun Inn, easily accessible from Coate Water. Beautiful surroundings at any time of year and in any weather”.
“The Richard Jeffries museum is an oasis with beautiful gardens, chickens and good coffee! We love nature tots, but shhh don’t tell everyone as we love it just the way it is!”.
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