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The John Moore - 3 in 1 Ticket

Available to 24 December 2024

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Get tickets here to explore 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. 

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 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.

Don't miss out on this incredible heritage day out, get your tickets now and have them delivered instantly via email and SMS!

Church Street,
Gloucestershire GL20 5SN
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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.

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