Heritage Open Day

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Heritage Open Day

FREE ENTRY TODAY – Come and explore!  No need to pre-book

So much to see here!  You might like to purchase an annual pass for £10 – there’s too much to see in one visit.

We know you will be amazed at our delightful museum with beautiful, tranquil gardens.

  • HISTORIC HOUSE, GARDENS and GALLERY are open. (Please see our website for details of gallery artist exhibitions).  Children’s garden trail to include a small prize = £1.50
  • Relive Georgian life at the home of William Cowper, renowned 18th century poet. Discover how his friend John Newton’s life and personal experiences inspired him to write the world’s most famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ in Olney.  Wander through the 18th century Flower & the Summer House Gardens. Don’t miss poet William Cowper’s ‘Verse Manufactory’ surrounded by medicinal plants and heritage fruit and vegetables.
  • Refreshments in the Courtyard  – £6 includes a hot drink and a slice of delicious homemade cake (being served until 3pm).
  • Plants for sale.
  • Heritage Open Day theme for this year: TBC

Just walk in from 11am to view the museum and gardens at your leisure.  Last admission will be 3:30pm. The Historic House, Gardens, Gallery and Shop will close at 4:30pm.

 


Location

Cowper & Newton Museum
Orchard Side, Market Place, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4AJ

Date

Sep 18, 2025

Time

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Cost

Free

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Our Museum building remains CLOSED.  We are opening our gardens on limited entry.  The Cowper & Newton Museum gardens will be open to welcome you on Wednesday 5th August 10.30 – 12.15 and Saturday 8th August 10.30 – 12.15

(Follow our social media accounts or check back here for further opening days & times as they become available)