Paycocke's House and Garden

Paycocke's may look like a modestly sized timber framed merchants house, but don't let that fool you- there is plenty to explore and fascinating stories that it has to tell!

The tranquil Arts & Crafts-style cottage garden, created during the renovation of Paycocke's, is a hidden gem.

From garden games, family trails and dressing up, we have all of the ingredients to make the perfect family day out!

We love welcoming your four-legged friends to Paycocke's, but ask that they stay accompanied on a lead in the garden. We always have a bowl of water ready for them!

We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to have a great day at Paycocke's House & Garden. Our accessibility guide will help you to plan your visit.

Our coffee shop has both indoor and outdoor seating, and our garden has plenty of space to relax with a cream tea and unwind- find out more here about what we have to offer.

Complete your trip to us at Paycocke's with a visit to our shop, and find something special for yourself or a friend. We sell a range of products, and also have a second-hand bookshop and plant sales to tempt you even further.

Originally built by a successful woollen cloth merchant, discover more about the families over the centuries who have called this place home.

For many years we have told the story of Thomas Paycocke and his house here in Coggeshall, Essex. However, with the advent last year of 500 years since his death, a few of our volunteers decided to investigate further into the mystery of what had happened to his only child; a daughter. The following explains the fascinating story which unfolded...

In the late 16th-century, the Buxton family owned Paycocke's. Find out where the family came from and what kind of people they were.

Take a closer look into the lengthy history of this impressive house, how it was constructed, what was here before, and why pilgrims have flocked to the house through the centuries.

The changes that Paycocke’s has undergone in its 500-year history have left unexplained features in the house and garden. Ponder the fake fireplaces, mismatched panelling and missing storeys.

See why Paycocke's still has the wow factor, after 500 years and many reworkings.

Discover more about how the donors of the house Noel and Lucy Buxton restored the house

See how an overgrown industrial yard has become an Arts and Crafts garden, featuring plants that would have been grown here in days gone by, including medieval dye plants and Edwardian fuchsias.