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.

Autumn is on its way and the gardens are full of vibrant greens, fiery reds and shades of copper. 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.

The doors to the house here at Coughton have re-opened and the dust sheets and covers have come off the furniture. Things are a little different in the house, but we would love to welcome you back, tell you centuries old stories and share with you the beautiful house.

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.

Our café 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.

Our shop is now open from 10.30am. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. 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.

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

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