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The John Moore Museum Natural History collection, writings of novelist, John Moore, restored timber-framed buildings.

Nestled in a row of historic timber-framed buildings, the museum was established in 1980 in memory of the writer and naturalist John Moore. Today it is also home to an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our countryside, woodlands and wetlands. A few doors away is The Merchant's House,a two storey building which has been beautifully restored and furnished to show the construction of a 15th century shop and dwelling. We are also manging the historic Old Baptist Chapel, situated across the road.

You might've heard the lovely call of the song thrush, but have you ever seen one? This little bird is famous for smashi...
14/10/2026

You might've heard the lovely call of the song thrush, but have you ever seen one?

This little bird is famous for smashing open garden snails on makeshift 'anvil' stones, leaving a tell-tale mess behind...! 🐌

Talk of the Devil!Saturday 17th October at 11am in the Old Baptist ChapelThe Christian Devil is a beguiling and strangel...
14/10/2026

Talk of the Devil!

Saturday 17th October at 11am in the Old Baptist Chapel

The Christian Devil is a beguiling and strangely attractive figure, despite his utterly negative portrayal over two thousand years. This talk explores the origins and nature of his curious allure.
Why are women often portrayed as more susceptible to the Devil then men?
How has the portrayal of the Devil changed in popular culture?

Speaker:
Prof. Darren Oldridge is a specialist in sixteenth and seventeenth-century religious history. His interests include witchcraft and the Devil, the supernatural, and the religious context of the English Civil Wars. A recurring theme of his work is the rationality underpinning apparently strange beliefs: this is reflected, most recently, in the new edition of Strange Histories (Routledge: 2017). More broadly, he is interested in the relationship between poetry and film and the past.
At present, he is writing a book on early modern English demonology and editing the fourth edition of The Witchcraft Reader, to be published by Routledge in 2025 and 2028 respectively.

Adults: £7.00
Concessions: £5.50

To book a place, go to the Events page on the John Moore Museum website and use the booking link.

Call 01684 297174 for more information.

The Cheltenham Literature Festival was founded in 1949, and is in full swing this week, but did you know that John Moore...
13/10/2026

The Cheltenham Literature Festival was founded in 1949, and is in full swing this week, but did you know that John Moore was one of the founders of the festival?

John was more than a bit nervous and wrote of the venture, saying:

"I was at first doubtful and indeed somewhat appalled. It had never occurred to me that a whole week of talks and similiar solemnities would even fill half the big Town Hall. Moreover, there had never been such a thing as a purely literary festival in Britain before."

I'm sure that John would be amazed at the huge success of the festival today.

Quote taken from John Moore True Countryman by David Cole

© The John Moore Society

12/10/2026

Mystery item 🔎✨️

Here at the John Moore Museum, we love heritage crafts, trades, and tools – any ideas what this item was used for?

Medieval Wool Embroidery (Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry)Come and join us for a hands-on journey into medieval wool emb...
12/10/2026

Medieval Wool Embroidery (Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry)

Come and join us for a hands-on journey into medieval wool embroidery. Inspired by the legendary Bayeux Tapestry, this fun four-week course is the perfect creative escape for complete beginners and those with a little stitch experience alike.

Learn the authentic stitches in a relaxed, friendly setting.

Choose from a range of designs, or develop your own based on the birds, beasts and mythical creatures of the tapestry.

Take home your very own beautifully textured, hand-stitched panel or turn it into a simple bag.

No prior embroidery or drawing skills are needed; just bring your curiosity and love for making things by hand.

Pull up a chair, unwind, and let’s stitch some history together!

This class is led by Jo Teague, an enthusiastic textile artist with many years of teaching adults embroidery and creativity.

All equipment and materials are provided, but it may be useful to bring along a simple sewing kit.

Thursday 19th, 26th November, 3rd and 10th December

10am to 12pm.

Old Baptist Chapel,

Tickets:
£65 each

Call 01684 297174 or email: [email protected]

Halloween in the Medieval Merchant’s HouseThis Halloween, Saturday 31st October, we will have our Medieval re-enactors i...
11/10/2026

Halloween in the Medieval Merchant’s House

This Halloween, Saturday 31st October, we will have our Medieval re-enactors in the Merchant’s house with a spooky twist.

Why not come along and have some Halloween fun, Medieval style.

This fabulous experience includes entry to the natural history museum and the Merchant’s house.

Saturday 31st October
10.30am – 4pm

Adults – £5
Conc – £4.50
Child – £2

Call 01684 297174 or book using the link on the events page at the John Moore Museum website

🦇 The Common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) is the UK's most common bat, as well as Europe's smallest. These ti...
10/10/2026

🦇 The Common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) is the UK's most common bat, as well as Europe's smallest. These tiny little furballs weigh only as much as a 1p coin and eat up to 3,000 insects a night – amazing stuff!

To find out more about the bizarre and brilliant lives of bats, join us this , 31 October for our Discovering Bats event at the Old Baptist Chapel – see our website for details! 🎟🦇

Cheers for Volunteers!Today we remember our much-loved volunteer, Mike Jones, who sadly passed away last week.Mike will ...
09/10/2026

Cheers for Volunteers!

Today we remember our much-loved volunteer, Mike Jones, who sadly passed away last week.

Mike will be remembered as being kind and friendly, with a great sense of humour and a wicked laugh.

May he soar with the birds, dance on the clouds, and sleep in peace.

Garden ThursdayBlack Mulberry is widely planted in Southern England for its fruit, which is similar in shape and colour ...
08/10/2026

Garden Thursday

Black Mulberry is widely planted in Southern England for its fruit, which is similar in shape and colour to raspberries. The berries are tasty to both humans and birds and are highly perishable, needing to be used immediately.

Did you know that the White Mulberry is the tree on which silkworms feed?

Address

41 Church Street
Tewkesbury
GL205SN

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm

Telephone

01684 297174

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