About Us
A historic museum surrounded by the seaside town of Skegness.
The museum opened its doors to the public for the first time under the name ‘Church Farm Museum’. The Village Church Farm Museum is an open-air Lincolnshire museum of local history which was founded in 1976 as part of the Museum of Lincolnshire Life by Lincolnshire County Council in Skegness, England. In 2010 the Lincolnshire County Council withdrew and in 2011 the museum became a charitable trust run by volunteers.
Visit us today to experience life in a Victorian farmhouse, explore the thatched ‘mud and stud’ farm labourer’s cottage, marvel at Bob the traction engine and much more! We host regular events and exhibits throughout the year. Please check our events page for more information.
Our History
The farmhouse at The Village Church Farm was built back in 1760, making it the oldest house in Skegness! See below for our brief 250+ years of history.
1766
The first recorded tenants of the Farmhouse, are the Enderby family.
1840
During the 1840′s, Skegness was still a small settlement, with approximately 180 inhabitants. Church Farm at this time was mostly pasture, with just fifteen acres attached to the farm.
1849
John H Grantham of Burgh Le Marsh worked the farm but did not reside there.
1870
The farm began to lose land to the development of Skegness.
1934
“Tunny” Tagg was the last baby born in the farmhouse.
1976
The museum opened its doors to the public for the first time under the name ‘Church Farm Museum’.
2011
Church farm museum becomes registered charity organised and managed by Trustees & Volunteers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a selection of questions we often get asked. If you cannot find the answer to your question here please send your query via the contact form, or by emailing us.