LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION

1. The National Museum of Rural Life South Lanarkshire

A farm worked by one family for more than 400 years. During the early 1800s, John Reid brought in many improvements that can be seen today. £7. Open daily. East Kilbride, G76 9HR. 0300 123 6789, nms.ac.uk

2. Holkham Hall Norfolk

Home of the great farming innovator, Sir Thomas Coke. The grounds are open to the public every day in summer, and the ‘Field to Fork’ experience tells the story of Holkham’s farming history. £16. Hall open Sun, Mon and Thu. NR23 1AB. 01328 713111, holkham.co.uk

3. Rural Life Centre Surrey

This has grown out of a private collection of agricultural equipment. Set in 10 acres, the museum contains buildings and farming equipment dating back to the 19th century. £9. Open Wed to Sun. Farnham, GU10 2DL. 01252 795571, rural-life.org.uk

4. Acton Scott Estate Shropshire

A historic working farm, owned by the Acton family for nearly 900 years. It evolved farming techniques until late 20th century, when the owner recreated the farm along Victorian lines. £9. Open Sat to Wed. Church Stretton, SY6 6QQ. 01694 781307, actonscott.com

5. Old Hall Farm Cumbria

This uses 19th-century methods to farm land in the Lake District using horses and steam vehicles. It is self-sufficient, growing its own animal feed and rearing replacement stock. £8.25. Open daily. Bouth, LA12 8JA. 01229 861993, oldhallfarmbouth.com