William Cowper and John Newton
'Visit the house in Olney where one of England's favourite poets William Cowper lived for twenty years, and imagine domestic life as he experienced it in late-Georgian times.'
'Enjoy his garden and the celebrated summer-house where he wrote, and where he used to meet his neighbour, the preacher and former slave trader John Newton, author of the hymn Amazing Grace.'
Welcome to the Cowper & Newton Museum
Welcome to Orchard Side House
Find out here what delights we have in store for you when you visit to relive Georgian life with us in our 18th century town house.
Flower & Summer House Gardens
Visit our tranquil & historic Gardens. William Cowper was an innovative gardener at a time when seeds & plants were arriving from North America. Find out more here, including a plan of the gardens.
A Peek Inside Orchard Side House
Take a peek inside Orchard Side House as we begin to unveil some of our hidden secrets. Visit the ‘Welcome’ page for a short guide to the other delights we have in store for you during your visit.
May in the Three Hares Gallery
A warm welcome to ISE (Inspiration, Stitch, Expression) whose unique work explores the rich diversity of stitching and textiles and is inspired by both the natural world and the built environment. Runs until end May, admission free.
Shocking Georgians
Visitors often miss this fascinating machine tucked away in a small alcove on the staircase in the Museum. This is an electric shock machine, very much of its time in the 18th century
Family Fun
Family fun trails, challenges and fun things to do all year round for families at the Cowper & Newton Museum. Find out about our May School Holiday Hare Care Family Fun Trail & FREE Poetry Treasure Trail & Runaway Hare Trail
Georgian Dancers of Amazing Grace
Georgian Dancers of Amazing Grace – a dance group from the Cowper and Newton Museum in Olney.
A reminder of some of our activities:
Visit throughout the Year our Glorious Gardens at the Cowper & Newton Museum
