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.

Our springtime gardens are bursting in a kaleidoscope of colour from daffodils along the lakeside to tulips in the courtyard. Take a walk in the fresh air and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the gardens here at Coughton.

The doors to the house here at Coughton are due to re-open (subject to the lifting of government restrictions) on 19 May (last entrance 4pm). The dust sheets have come off the furniture and our volunteers are excited to be welcoming you back. Take a read to find out more about your house visit.

There are lots of things for families to enjoy in the garden and on the wider estate here at Coughton Court. From riverside strolls spotting kingfishers and herons to countryside walks exploring our ancient woodland, your next adventure awaits you.

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 mini-café is open serving a range of hot and cold food and drinks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including screens at our till and collection points, socially distanced queues and waymarked routes. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

The shop here at Coughton is located in the building on the left just after the car park bridge and is now open from 11am-5pm on open days. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and please wear a face covering when entering the shop. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Coughton for everyone, for ever.

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.

At Coughton Court, November is a time to reflect on stories from long ago, discover Coughton's connection to the imfamous Gunpowder Plot...

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