Museums · South West England
River Swilgate
In or near Tredington.
River Swilgate — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Helen Iwanczuk — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Swilgate is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The John Moore Museum is located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, and features a diverse Natural History collection, showcasing local wildlife and habitats. Visitors can explore historic buildings, including The Merchant’s House and the Old Baptist Chapel, which highlight the area's rich history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Ham, Tewkesbury SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
River Swilgate is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases the local history and ecology of the River Swilgate, offering insights into the river's significance to the surrounding area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9888, -2.1657
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Tewkesbury
- Postcode
- GL20 5SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Phone
- 01684 297174
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 4.1 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm; closed 1st July morning and 16th July morning
- Official site
- www.johnmooremuseum.org
Sources
- wikipedia: River Swilgate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Swilgate?
- River Swilgate is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20 5SP), in the parish of Tewkesbury.
- What is River Swilgate?
- River Swilgate — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Swilgate?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20 5SP.
- Is River Swilgate a protected site?
- Yes — River Swilgate is part of the Severn Ham, Tewkesbury SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to River Swilgate?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20 5SP.