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Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum
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Established1951
LocationBond Lane, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AA,
England Leicestershire
 England
TypePublic museum and farm
OwnerPrivate
Websitewww.stonehurstfarm.co.uk

The Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum is a working farm and a motor museum located in the village of Mountsorrel, Leicestershire. The farm won the Leicestershire Tourism Award for Best visitor experience 2000/2001.

Farm

History

The farm (established in 1851) is currently open to the public daily and is home to many differing animals. The farm operates tractor trailer rides for the local children, currently[when?] hoping to link up with the Mountsorrel Railway creating a large linked family attraction.[1] Stonehurst has a working farm with several interactive attractions.[2]

Motor museum

The motor museum on the property has a large collection of vintage motorcycles and cars,[3] including some 1960s sports cars.[4]

Attractions

References

  1. ^ "Stonehurst Family Farm, Farm Park Leicester, Stonehurst Farm". Stonehurstfarm.co.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b Burke, David. "Stonehurst Family Farm & Motor Museum". britishmotormuseums.com. British Motor Museums. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  3. ^ Long, Peter (19 September 2004). The Hidden Places of England (4th ed.). Travel Publishing Ltd. p. 343. ISBN 978-1904434122.
  4. ^ "Stonehurst Farm Motor Museum". Stonehurstfarm.co.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d e Jones, Becky (20 June 2020). "Leicestershire's Stonehurst Family Farm reveals reopening date and what you can expect". Local World. Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 21 July 2020.

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