The John Moore - 3 in 1 Ticket
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Get tickets here to explore the 3 sites of the John Moore collection for a great historic day out in Tewkesbury
The John Moore Museum collection is a fantastic bite sized portion of British history, nestled in a row of historic timber-framed buildings in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. These tickets allow you full access to the Museum, old Chapel and Merchant's House!
The museum was established in 1980 in memory of the writer and naturalist, John Moore. Today it is also home to The Merchant's House, The Old Baptist Chapel and an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our woodlands, wetlands, gardens and farms!
The Tudor Tours
Get tickets below for one of the best Tudor tours, be taken back in time with your guide and learn about the world in John Moore's time!
- This living history tour will take you back in time to 1580, where Agnes, a Tudor housewife, will reveal her life and daily routines as you wander through the home she shares with her husband, Thomas.
- Hear Agnes talk about her childhood on a tenant farm, and of how she came to live in Tewkesbury as a merchant’s wife. You will see where Agnes sleeps, learn about a curfew, a trencher, and you may even get to see a Tudor ensuite!
The Museum & Merchant's House
Get tickets here for the John Moore Museum where you can find answers to all of your intriguing questions and more!
- The museum is made up of two buildings set into one of the finest rows of 15th century timber framed buildings in the country!
- The first building is home to an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our countryside, including farmlands, woodlands and wetlands.
- Just a few doors down the street is the Merchant’s House. Discover a shop and a home, fully restored to the Tudor period.
- Explore the realities of life for a middle class family living in Tudor Tewkesbury.
Old Baptist Chapel
Turning off Church Street into a narrow medieval alleyway, one does not expect to find the Old Baptist Chapel. This enigmatic building, standing in the shadow of the Abbey, conceals a rich history of domestic and religious use!
- The Old Baptist Chapel is a 500 year old building with a fascinating history of domestic use, Nonconformity, decline and restoration.
- It is arguably the oldest Baptist chapel still standing in existence with its use as a place of worship allegedly dating to 1623, a mere decade or so after Thomas Helwys brought the Baptist religion to England!
Don't miss out on this incredible heritage day out, get your tickets now and have them delivered instantly via email and SMS!
John Moore & Merchant’s House Only
Get tickets here for The John Moore Museum collection, nestled in a row of historic timber-framed buildings for a day of British heritage!
Old Baptist Chapel Only
Explore the Old Baptist Chapel, nestled in a row of historic timber-framed buildings for a day of British heritage!
Gloucestershire GL20 5RZ
How To Find Us
By Car:
Take Junction 9 off the M5 and follow the signs to Tewkesbury Abbey.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury. There is a bus stop a short walk away for the 42 bus will bring you into Tewkesbury.
By Bus:
As well as the bus that serves the railway station, there is also a regular service from Cheltenham (41) which stops in the Crescent which is almost next to the museum.
There is also a bus service from Gloucester (71) which stops in the town centre, which is a short walk away.
- Gift Shop
Due to the nature and age of the buildings the main John Moore Museum & Merchant’s House are unsuitable for wheelchair users or visitors with walking difficulties.
They do not have a toilet in either building but there are loos not far away in the Abbey.