News

Welcome to the news page. Here you will find out all about what’s happening at the Almonry.

Image shows a white shop front with 2 large windows ands a blue door. The sign on the shop says Gift Shop & Tourist Information.

Almonry Project Update

Following a very successful Heritage Open Day back in September, the Almonry finally closed it’s doors in preperation for work to start. Behind the scenes the Almonry team have been frantically packing, moving and emptying the building and we have made the move across the road to our new temporary premises on Merstow Green. It was really important for us to maintain a presence in the town and to continue to provide the Gift Shop and TIC service, so Merstow Green is an ideal place for us. As a bonus, we’ve also been running mini drop-in craft sessions throughout November and December. Check our events page or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the next sessions if you missed them.

The Almonry Restoration Project is progressing with work due to start in the New Year. While it looks quiet and like nothing is happening there’s lots of behind the scenes work to ensure that the project runs smoothly. In the next few weeks we will announce the start date for the works and we will be giving regular updates as the work progresses. It’s very strange to sit and look at the empty building but it’s exciting to know that the work is about to start and that the building will be saved for generations to come.

We are still fundraising to support the project and we welcome any support you can offer. If you would like to make a donation, sponsor a new Cotswold Stone slate for our roof, or join the Friends of the Almonry Museum, you can do so via this link or you can visit us at Merstow Green.