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Coughton Court is an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a collection of Catholic treasures

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Magnus Birch with his fiancee Imi

Wedding of Magnus Birch 

Magnus Birch, Mrs McLaren-Throckmorton's grandson, now lives on the estate with his fiancée Imi. We will be closing on 24 & 25 June so they can get married and celebrate here at Coughton.

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Things to see and do

Saloon at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

A dearly loved home 

One family's journey from danger to triumph

Tulips at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

Our gardens 

Come and explore our gardens and grounds this May

View of the church as the sun sets

Explore Coughton's churches 

There are two historic churches just a stone's throw down the drive, be sure to visit them while you're here.

The natural play area at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

Explore the Treason Trail at Coughton Court 

Come and explore the tale of the gunpowder plotters on Coughton's new natural play trail in the woodland.

Tim's Grove at Coughton Court

Enjoy one of our walks 

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.

A picture of the gardeners from 1910 and from today

Caring for Coughton Court 

Come and find out all about the craftsmen and workers, and their modern counterparts, who have helped to protect Coughton for the past 600 years.

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What's on 

Comedy of Errors at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

Comedy of Errors 

We invite you to join us and the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company, on Friday July 21 at 7.30 for Shakespeare’s most hilarious farce, The Comedy of Errors. Gates open at 6.30. Please check our website for booking details in mid May.

Heron at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

May half-term 

What will you do this May half term? Why not pop along to Coughton Court where you will find lots of things to see and do.

Upcoming events

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Family Fun Days - May half-term 2017

Sat 27 May 2017
11:00-16:00
Join us for family fun this May half-term and see how many of our 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ you can tick off.

The Duck Race 2017

Sun 18 Jun 2017
14:00-14:30
Celebrate Father's Day and the summer holidays by getting all the family together to sponsor a duck on Coughton's traditional duck race down the River Arrow, plus traditional games for families.

Coughton Village Summer Fete 2017

Sat 08 Jul 2017
12:00-16:00
Traditional stalls, games and competitions on the lawn to raise money for local causes.

Outdoor Theatre: Comedy of Errors

Fri 21 Jul 2017
19:30-22:30
Classic outdoor theatre from the Lord Chamberlain's Men, performed in the gardens of this beautiful house.

Outdoor Theatre: The Lost World

Sat 19 Aug 2017
19:30-22:30
Join Illyria on a Jurassic adventure with prehistoric thrills, monster laughs and life-size dinosaurs in the must-see show of the summer. Performed in the gardens of this beautiful house.

Family Fun Days - Hallowe'en 2017

Sat 21 Oct 2017
11:00-15:30
Join us for fiendish fun and frights on our spooky outdoor trail with take-home activities and crafts.
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Eating and shopping

Afternoon tea at Coughton Court

Visit the Coughton Kitchen Café 

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

Shop at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

Coach House Shop 

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

Coughton Court 2nd Hand Bookshop

Stables Bookshop 

Browse through our collection of second-hand books at bargain prices in the old stables.

Throckmorton Plant Sales, Coughton Court, Warwickshire

Throckmorton plant sales 

If you have enjoyed the plants in the gardens you may find them for sale in the Courtyard.

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History

The Throckmorton coat laid out on a table

The story of the Throckmorton coat 

Find out why this coat is the result of a bet made by Sir John Throckmorton in 1811.

A view looking down the priest hole at Coughton Court

Top facts about Coughton's past 

With hundreds of years of history, there's plenty to learn about the estate and its many residents and visitors.

Detail of the Tabula Eliensis, a painted canvas dated 1596 in The Tower Room at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

Discover a 16th century protest painting 

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

The stolen carving from Nicholas Throckmorton's memorial

The stolen 16th Century coat of arms 

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

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Get involved

Conservation volunteer wrapping items from the collection

Become a volunteer 

From room guides and welcome hosts, to working in the garden or the secondhand bookshop - we have plenty of volunteering opportunities to offer.

Volunteer with us
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Groups

Visitors enjoying a tour at Coughton by a guide in costume

Organise a group visit 

We love to welcome groups and share our story with special talks. School groups can enjoy exclusive access to the house in the morning with a guided tour.

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Wildlife

Longhorn cow at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

Farmlife 

Come and look at our farmlife. We always have Jacob Sheep and often pigs and chickens too.

Insect feeding at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

Wildlife 

Spring moves towards summer. The trees are in full leaf and the hedgerows and gardens are teeming with wildlife.

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