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Imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a fascinating collection of Catholic treasures
Home to the Throckmorton family for 600 years, this finest of Tudor houses stands testament to a family's courage in maintaining their beliefs. From a position of high favour to one of fear and oppression post-Reformation, the Throckmortons were leaders in a dangerous age, helping to bring about Catholic emancipation in the 19th century.
Explore this story of fascinating personalities through the 'family album' of portraits and Catholic treasures around the house. Coughton is still very much a family home with an intimate feel: the Throckmorton family live here, managing the stunning gardens which they have created.
Don't miss
- Discover the stories of Coughton through the family's eyes
- Relax in the gardens and stroll along the river
- Gunpowder plots and priest holes; see how the family survived
- Explore the grounds with a family adventure pack
- Stretch your legs on a walk through the woods
- Take in the views from the Tudor tower





