John Moore Countryside Museum

Moore was a naturalist and writer who spent his life observing and documenting the Severn Vale landscape, and his work captures something essential about this part of the Cotswolds. The museum honours both the man and the countryside that inspired him.

The displays take you through the natural history and rural character of the area, with exhibits on local wildlife and geology alongside vintage agricultural tools and implements showing how farming has evolved over generations. There's a dedicated section on Moore himself that explores his life, his writing, and how he managed to convey the character of the Cotswold edge so vividly.

This is a genuinely thoughtful place if you want to understand the region's heritage and environment beyond what you'll pick up from wandering around the larger market towns. The museum offers a contemplative look at the landscape and the people who've worked and lived within it. It's small and absorbing rather than overwhelming.

Since it's only a few minutes from Tewkesbury, it pairs well with a visit to the Abbey or an afternoon exploring the town's historic centre. It's exactly the kind of stop that gives real substance to a day spent exploring the northern Cotswolds.