About The John Moore Countryside Museum and The Merchant's House

Our museum was created, by The Abbey Lawn Trust, in memory of the writer and naturalist John Moore, whose knowledge and love of the countryside was paramount.
John Moore was Gloucestershire's best-known and loved author of the Twentieth century - described by Sir Compton Mackenzie as the most talented writer about the countryside of his generation. His maternal ancestors were doctors at Moreton-in-Marsh, residing at Warneford House, and with a passion for foxhunting. In the 1930's his books included The Cotswolds - a travelogue.
Here at the John Moore we take care of two buildings set into one of the finest rows of 15th century dwellings in the country.
The larger of the two is the John Moore and is home to an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our countryside, especially farmlands, woodlands and wetlands.
The smaller museum is the Merchant's House, just a few doors down the street. Here you will find a fully restored shop and home, giving unique access to the fabric of the building.
The John Moore is the perfect place to introduce yourself to the wonders of the British countryside.
We wonder if...
You have ever seen a pygmy shrew?
You know just how big a badger is?
You have felt how sof