Coughton Court

One family's journey from danger to triumph. Twenty one generations of the Throckmorton family have lived here at Coughton Court since 1409.

Winter is here but neither nature or the gardeners stop. We are preparing for an even better show in 2020 and look forward to welcoming you in the spring.

The bank between Gentleman's walk and Westminster pool, which was being eroded, has been restored. You can now enjoy a stroll along it again.

From cheering your stick on as the fastest floating down the river to creating some wild art, your next adventure awaits. Experience ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ with the whole family at Coughton Court.

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. Please note that we are not always open over winter. You can check opening dates here on our website.

Explore the two churches while visiting Coughton Court at just a stone's throw down the drive. One is Anglican and one is Catholic, one is older than the other. Can you work out which is which?

We've delicious fresh and seasonal food and afternoon teas to enjoy. Pop across the Courtyard if you fancy a tasty ice cream.

Our shopping experience includes the Coach House shop, the Stables book shop and the plants in the Courtyard run by the Throckmorton family gardeners.

Browse through our collection of second-hand books at bargain prices in the old stables. We also welcome your donations.

If you have enjoyed the plants in the gardens you may find them for sale in the Courtyard. They are a wonderful way of remembering your visit.

Coughton Court is a wonderful place to work. Would you like to join us?

From room guides and welcome hosts, to working in the garden or the secondhand bookshop - we have plenty of volunteering opportunities to offer. With so many different ways to help us we are sure you can find a way to make a contribution and enjoy yourself.

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