A warm welcome awaits you at Farley Farm House in the spirit of its former Surrealist occupants, the photographer Lee Miller and the painter and biographer of Picasso, Roland Penrose.

Lee Miller, Roland Penrose and their son Antony moved to Farley Farm House in 1949 and the house soon became a meeting place for the leading figures in the world of Modern Art. Pablo Picasso came here in 1950, and Max Ernst, Joan Miro, Man Ray, Echaurren Matta and Antoni Tapies visited from overseas whilst Eileen Agar, Kenneth Armitage, William Turnbull, John Craxton and Richard Hamilton formed the British contingent.

Works by many of these artists are currently displayed in the house in a selection that regularly changes as items are loaned to exhibitions around the world. For the most part the house is just as it was when it was occupied by the Penrose family with the same furnishing and décor. Lee Miller’s kitchen looks as though she has just popped out to gather vegetables from the garden and Roland Penrose’s study only lacks the aroma of his cigar smoke. Farley Farm House is alive and vibrant today as it documents Surrealism and Modern Art, the most exciting art movements of the 20th Century and in so doing informs our present day culture.

Because of the unique intimacy of Farley Farm House all tours are guided. 
Tours are available between April & October and options for your visit include: 

• Extended Tours: A 3 hour tour with Antony Penrose and his daughter Ami Bouhassane.  Available for individual and group bookings.
• Group Tours: 50 minute guided tours for groups of between 12 and 45 visitors.
• Festival Tours: 50 minute guided tours  on the 1st and 3rd Sunday (April - October) and during local Festivals

Facilities at Farleys
There are regular exhibitions in Farleys Barn Gallery adjacent to the house and guests on the tours are welcome to explore the sculpture garden. There is also a small shop selling books, postcards and gifts. Tea, Coffee and soft drinks are available to purchase in Farleys Barn Gallery.

Special Access
We have hearing assistance sets available.  They are suitable for use by those who are hard of hearing or wear a hearing aid.
The ground floor is accessible to wheelchair users however this old farmhouse cannot provide ideal access conditions for all.  Please contact the Tours Office in advance of your planned visit to discuss your requirements. 01825 872 856.

Children
We recommend that the 50 minute Festival and 1st and 3rd Sunday Tours are suitable for children above 12 years and that the Extended Tour is suitable for those above 15.  We regret that the content of our tours and some items within the collection make it unsuitable for younger children.