Coughton Court
Coughton Court is an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a collection of Catholic treasures
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Coughton Court
Overview
Coughton Court is an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a collection of Catholic treasures
Coughton Court is the home of the Throckmorton family who have lived at Coughton since 1409. John de Throckmorton, Under Treasurer of England to Henry VI, acquired Coughton in the early 15th Century through his marriage to Eleanor de Spiney. Their descendants have held it for 600 years and, although the National Trust has owned the house since 1946, the family still live here. The present resident, Mr Magnus Birch-Throckmorton, and his family enjoy occupancy of the house under a 300 year lease.
The origins of Coughton Court lie in pre-conquest times and there is evidence of a house on this site from the 14th Century. The present building was begun in the 15th Century and has since survived in a family who for much of that time were impoverished, persecuted or imprisoned for their adherence to the Catholic faith.
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 and the family still manage the stunning gardens which they have created.
There is still more to enjoy away from the house and gardens. For the little ones an activity shed with a wealth of games and activities to keep them busy and for those seeking something a little less energetic then a stroll through our ancient woodland, to be found awash with bluebells in the spring, or a visit to the cafe for a relaxing cream tea.
- Telephone
- 01789400777
- coughtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk
Coughton Court
How to get here
- Address
- Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5JA
- By cycle
- NCN5, ½ mile
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Arden Way passes close by
- By train
- Redditch 6 miles
- By road
- On A435 ignore all coach entry signs. Please note that many sat-navs will direct you to the exit of the property. Instead follow the brown road signs which point to the car entrance drive which is directly off the A435.
- Parking: free, 150 yards
- By bus
- Coughton Court is on the main Stagecoach No. 26 bus route from Stratford-upon-Avon to Redditch and return, which runs every hour. There is a bus stop opposite Coughton Court. Time is approx. 20 minutes from Redditch and 35 from Stratford. Follow the Coach Entry signs up the lane, then through the gate, past the Court to the Welcome Centre. The walk is about 8 minutes. The Diamond No. 247 service from Evesham is less regular and takes about 55 minutes stopping at the same bus stop.
Coughton Court
Prices
General Admission
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.40 | £12.00 |
| Child | £6.70 | £6.00 |
| Family | £33.40 | £28.60 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £11.00 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Coughton Court
Opening times
Please note...
Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Everything closed for private Throckmorton Family days on 27 July, 14 and 15 September. Admission to the house by timed entry ticket, not bookable. This will make your visit more relaxed and enjoyable and you'll be helping us conserve the places you love. House tickets may run out on busy days. Walled garden opens at 12. Taster tours and talks (not bookable) subject to availability.
Tuesday 20 August
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Restaurant 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Taster tours Closed
- Walled garden 12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 21 August
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Restaurant 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Taster tours 10:45 - 11:15
- Walled garden 12:00 - 17:00
Thursday 22 August
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Restaurant 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Taster tours 10:45 - 11:15
- Walled garden 12:00 - 17:00
Friday 23 August
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Restaurant 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Taster tours 10:45 - 11:15
- Walled garden 12:00 - 17:00
Saturday 24 August
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Restaurant 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Taster tours Closed
- Walled garden 12:00 - 17:00
Sunday 25 August
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Restaurant 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Taster tours Closed
- Walled garden 12:00 - 17:00
Monday 26 August
- House 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Restaurant 11:00 - 17:00
- Shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Taster tours Closed
- Walled garden 12:00 - 17:00
Coughton Court
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01789400777
- coughtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5JA