Heritage Open Day

FREE ENTRY – 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 just 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
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: Architecture – so much to explore inside and outside the museum!
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.

You may also like the following events from The Cowper and Newton Museum:

• Next Thursday, 18th September, 10:30 am, Refreshments in the Courtyard in Olney
• Next Saturday, 20th September, 02:00 pm, Meet the Artists! in Olney
• Next month, 8th October, 01:00 pm, Beginners Gardening Club - Session 13 - (FINAL SESSION) in Olney

Also check out other Arts events in Olney, Literary Art events in Olney, Exhibitions in Olney.