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Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens

The tranquil Flower Garden of C18 poet William Cowper, who said 'Gardening was of all employments, that in which I succeeded best', has plants introduced prior to his death in 1800, many mentioned in his writings. The Summerhouse Garden, now a Kitchen Garden, inc heritage vegetables organically grown, also herb and medicinal beds and the summerhouse Cowper called his 'verse manufactory'.

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Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens

About Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens

Features inc lacemaking demonstrations, local artists painting and musical entertainment.

Website:

https://www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk

Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens features

Location details

Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens,
Olney,
Buckinghamshire,
MK46 4AJ

Directions to Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens
On A509. Please park in public car park in East St.

Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:30

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:30

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access on mostly hard paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.