The John Moore Museum
Holiday Crafts - Bark Rubbing & Nature Collage
Holiday Crafts - Bark Rubbing & Nature Collage

As part of Tewkesbury Goes Wild, we will be collecting leaves and twigs on the abbey lawn, and using our collected items to create a beautiful nature collage.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Abbey lawn, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Museum Walk - Dirty Business Past & Present
Museum Walk - Dirty Business Past & Present

Join Steve & Geoff as they take you on a tour of Tewkesbury and regale you with tales of the ups and downs associated with Tewkesbury's waterways. Both Steve & Geoff volunteer for SafeAvon and help mo

Saturday, August 1, 2026
John Moore Museum, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Nature Explorers - Bird & Bug Hunt
Nature Explorers - Bird & Bug Hunt

Join us as we walk around the abbey grounds looking for birds and bugs on what will hopefully be a beautiful sunny summers day.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Abbey lawn, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Boil a Mouse in Urine – Childcare in Tudor and Stuart times
Boil a Mouse in Urine – Childcare in Tudor and Stuart times

How did our Tudor and Stuart ancestors take care of their children in the past?

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Teddy Bear's Picnic, Story & Textile Teddy Silhouettes
Teddy Bear's Picnic, Story & Textile Teddy Silhouettes

– Join us on the abbey lawn as we bring our teddies and have a picnic. There will be a story followed by decorating a teddy silhouette with textiles. Bring your own picnic and favourite teddy for this

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Abbey lawn, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Holiday Crafts - Creating a Beautiful Butterfly
Holiday Crafts - Creating a Beautiful Butterfly

Butterflies are symbolic of summertime and we will be creating our own with this simple crafting session, which will involve cutting out, colouring and glueing decorations on our beautiful creations.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Birds of Prey Day - Live Animal Event
Birds of Prey Day - Live Animal Event

A live animal event, where you get to see Birds of Prey up close


Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunt

We will be hosting a treasure hunt on the abbey lawn and museum gardens. Why not come along and enjoy this outdoor event before returning to school.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
John Moore Museum, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Treasure Hunt on the Abbey Lawn & Museum Gardens
Treasure Hunt on the Abbey Lawn & Museum Gardens

We will be hosting a treasure hunt on the abbey lawn and museum gardens. Why not come along and enjoy this outdoor event before returning to school.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
John Moore Museum, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Living History - Tudor Tours
Living History - Tudor Tours

History brought to life by our re-enactor in Tudor clothing


Merchant's House, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Two Queens in One Isle -Relationship of Queen Elizabeth I & Mary, Queen of Scots
Two Queens in One Isle -Relationship of Queen Elizabeth I & Mary, Queen of Scots

Discover the story of two rival queens and cousins

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

"More than Stuffing!" A Taxidermist's journey into a misunderstood art
"More than Stuffing!" A Taxidermist's journey into a misunderstood art

The truth of taxidermy revealed

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Living History - Tudor Tours
Living History - Tudor Tours

History brought to life by our re-enactor in Tudor clothing


Merchant's House, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

An Evening of Ghost Stories
An Evening of Ghost Stories

Join Behind the Door Productions for ‘An Evening of 'Ghost Stories’ at the Old Baptist Chapel

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Jorge Jiménez - Bach.Pure Concert II
Jorge Jiménez - Bach.Pure Concert II

Violinist supreme, Jorge Jiménez, will be performing Bach’s complete Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin — the Sei Solo

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Say No to the Devil!
Say No to the Devil!

University Professor Darren Oldridge discusses why the Devil is seen as both an evil entity yet appealing at the same time.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Discovering Bats
Discovering Bats

See live British bats up close including pipistrelles and a noctule


Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

A Gloucestershire Odyssey: Gloucestershire’s History and Traditions
A Gloucestershire Odyssey: Gloucestershire’s History and Traditions

Discover more about Gloucestershire's past from folklore to the natural world

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Ancient Trees of Britain: Yew and Oak
Ancient Trees of Britain: Yew and Oak

Discover the fascinating facts and folklore of Britain's iconic trees

Saturday, November 28, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom

Shepherd’s Crook Folk Choir – Christmastime
Shepherd’s Crook Folk Choir – Christmastime

Christmas carols and songs to bring you some festive cheer.

Saturday, December 12, 2026
Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom