Coughton Court

If you've got a ticket booked for a visit to Coughton, have a read of this article to find everything you need to know about what's open and what to expect from your visit. We've made some changes to our usual offer, to help keep everyone safe.

Summer is here and the gardens are full of vibrant greens, bright pinks and butterflies at every turn. The gardens here are designed by Christina Williams, Chelsea Flower Show 2019 silver medal for Artisan garden and the People’s Choice Best Artisan Garden winner.

A bluebell wood, historic dovecote, and a carved clock are just some of the many things you can find on a walk around the estate and surrounding countryside.

Our kiosk is open and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

From 3 August you'll be able to get 50 per cent off your bill, up to a maximum of £10 per person on food and drink bought at and consumed at our café (excluding alcoholic drinks), through the government's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme. The scheme applies from Monday to Wednesdays only and ends on 31 August.

Find out why this coat is the result of a bet made by Sir John Throckmorton in 1811. It is amazing what can be done in a day.

With hundreds of years of history, there's plenty to learn about the estate and its many residents and visitors. Can you find them all in one visit or will you make a return visit?

Learn about the Tabula Eliensis - a controversial canvas which represented a protest against the treatment of Catholics in Elizabethan England.

Find out more about the stolen 16th century coat of arms from Sir Nicholas Throckmorton’s monument