Cobtree museum of Kent Life
Cobtree museum of Kent life
The museum of Kent life is a tourist attraction situated by the banks of the Medway it contains an oast-house, hop garden, 'hoppers huts' (temporary accommodation where hop-pickers used to live when they came down at the end of August or first week in September to gather the harvest), as well as a variety of farm animals. The focus is not just on hops, but also farming in general. In addition there is a herb garden, picnic area. The museum also contains a variety of historical buildings including Petts Farmhouse, Ulcomble Village Hall, Old & Water cottages, Cuxton Chapel and an Agricultural store, many of which have been saved from demolition and restored on site. The site exists to enrich peoples understanding about the history and heritage of the Kentish countryside and the people who made their livings there.