

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 	 Museum Guided Tour at the Home of William Cowper
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:15 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Step inside the historic home of poet William Cowper and uncover the remarkable story behind one of Britain’s most influential literary and spiritual partnerships.

Meet our knowledgeable Tour Guide in the museum shop and enjoy a fascinating guided tour set in Cowper’s former home, where he lived from 1768 to 1786. Discover how the lives of William Cowper and John Newton became closely intertwined — through Cowper’s poetry and prolific letter-writing, the Olney Hymns, and Newton’s world-famous hymn “Amazing Grace,” whose 250th anniversary was commemorated in 2023.

Along the way, your guide will bring their stories to life by showcasing key objects from the Museum’s remarkable collection of 12,000 artefacts, gathered over 126 years.

Tour details

⏰ 11:15am – 12:30pm

? Limited to 10 people

Price

FREE with an Annual Pass

No pass yet? Purchase one on arrival for just £12 and enjoy:

Unlimited visits for a year

Access to Cowper’s historic home

Two beautiful, tranquil gardens

Changing art exhibitions in the gallery

More free guided tours throughout the year

Booking
Reserve your place by emailing events@cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk
(please include the tour title and date in the subject line)

Or book by:

Calling 01234 711516

Speaking to our volunteer in the Museum Shop if you’re visiting in person

We look forward to welcoming you to Cowper’s home.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/olney/museum-guided-tour-at-the-home-of-william-cowper/200029673687910
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029673687910?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=olney-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Olney
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Orchard Side, MK46 4AJ Olney, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 52.15262
- **long**: -0.70151
- **full address**: Orchard Side, MK46 4AJ Olney, United Kingdom, 36a Market Place, Olney, MK46 4, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Cowper and Newton Museum (https://allevents.in/org/the-cowper-and-newton-museum/10958832)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:15 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Orchard Side, MK46 4AJ Olney, United Kingdom, 36a Market Place, Olney, MK46 4, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Cowper and Newton Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 	 Museum Guided Tour at the Home of William Cowper ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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