Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre

The building is an almonry, meaning it was the home of the almoner, a monk whose role was to provide alms to the poor.

Evesham Abbey was closed by Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, after which the Almonry became the personal home of the last Abbot, Philip Ballard.

Two churches, a bell tower and a cloister arch from Evesham Abbey also survive nearby.

[2] Following the closure of the Abbey, The Almonry has served as an ale house, offices, tea rooms and a private home.

The museum is awarded Full Accreditation status by Arts Council, England.

The Almonry from the rear
Cannon captured during the Battle of Sevastopol (Crimean War) in 1855 and later given by Queen Victoria to the town of Evesham. Now kept in the garden of the Almonry.