Church Farm Museum: Withern Cottage
A wonderful example of a Lincolnshire "mud and stud" thatched cottage. It was moved from the nearby village of Withern, re-erected on site and opened in 1982. It is simply furnished to give an insight to the living conditions of an agricultural labourer in the late 18th century. The well established cottage garden is stocked with traditional shrubs and flowers.
Cowshed
Imagine the sight and hear the cows in the stalls waiting to be milked. See the fascinating displays of implements and machinery relating to Lincolnshire livestock such as the Longwool Sheep, Red Poll cattle and the Curly Coat pig. Find out about 'gripping pipes' and 'mud slights' in the drainage section.
Little Barn
Leading from the drainage section is the Little Barn; featuring a photographic display and information of agricultural life through the ages.
Stable
Horses provided much of the power on the farm. Hearing the sounds, smelling the straw and leather evoke a vivid picture of those wonderful animals.
Farmhouse
Across the yard, step inside the Farmhouse. The building is dated around 1760 with 19th century additions. It has been furnished to the period 1900-1910. The kitchen retains a working coal fire range where baking is regularly demonstrated. Rooms such as the pantry, parlour, nursery and bedroom are set out as if the occupier has just stepped outside for a moment. It all contributes towards that "lived in" feeling that makes visitors feel so at home when they explore Church Farm.
Wash House
Call in at the wash house with Dolly tubs, mangles and irons. . . . . Hear about washday before the days of the automatic washing machine!
Orchards and Gardens
A variety of traditional Lincolnshire apple trees populate this area. Herbs and ground cover plants hug the front garden of the farmhouse.
Summerhouse
At the bottom of the orchard nestles an octagonal summerhouse. It started life as a small pavilion at Skegness Cricket Ground but now attractively blends in as a convenient rest area. .
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