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Cowper and Newton Museum, The

The Museum has a c1700 brick facade concealing the two earlier stone houses. There are two buildings that house the collection of William Cowper and John Newton.

Visit Orchard Side the home of William Cowper for:

Memorabilia of these two eminent men;
Nationally important Lace Collections;
Local History;
Gardens.

This is a small independent museum which exists mainly on voluntary contributions and occasional grants. Friends and volunteers are essential for the continued success of the museum. If you enjoy visiting museums and gardens and would wish to see museums like theirs continue in existence why nor become a friend or volunteer of Cowper and Newton Museum.

The Friends enjoy free entry to the museum and gardens, various social events are held during the year and a newsletter is mailed to all Friends. Membership is £5.00 for individuals and £8.00 for a joint membership (£6.00 overseas friends individuals and £10.00 overseas joint).

Opening times:
1st March to 23rd December: Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm.

Also bank holiday Mondays and Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Race), Closed Good Friday.

Costs:
* Adult - £3.00
* Concessions £2.00
* Children under 12 with adults - admission is free
* Garden only - £1.00

Registered charity number 310521 OLNC97