After some food, explore all that Paycocke’s has to offer- both inside and out. There are many nooks and crannies to discover around the house, and it has plenty of stories to tell. Once again, there is a children’s trail if you are visiting with the family, and garden games such as croquet and quoits to keep you entertained outside. Don’t forget to check out our dressing up box- we love to see our visitors getting into the spirit of the Tudors! The garden at Paycocke’s is beautiful year round, and if you visit in the summer, you may be lucky enough to leave with some of the produce grown by our volunteer gardeners to bring home to your own table. Equally, don’t forget to visit our Shop and Second Hand Bookshop, to find a treasure to remind you of your visit.
Now that you’ve taken the time to explore Paycocke’s, have a leisurely meander back up the hill towards your car and Grange Barn. Before you leave, why not grab a cheeky ice cream from the Barn? After a day of exploration, you certainly deserve it.
If you have a couple of hours
You can easily visit both Paycocke’s and Grange Barn in a couple of hours- even a few minutes is enough to fall in love with this place! Park at Grange Barn and start by exploring it's vast history… watch the video which depicts the restoration of the Barn in the 1980’s and marvel at the contrast in health and safety procedures from today! Find our hidden door and take a moment to note down what you think might be on the other side of it, we love to see your suggestions!
Stroll down the hill towards Paycocke’s, taking some time to see what wildlife you can spot as you cross over the River Blackwater. Once you arrive at Paycocke’s, go in through admissions and begin to explore the house. Make sure you read the information on the woollen banners, as they give a great overview of the history of the property, and how it came to be what it is today. After exploring the house, wander around the garden, and grab a quick game of quoits or croquet if you can spare the time- crown the winner Champion of Coggeshall! If you still have time to spare, you must visit our tea-room and enjoy a drink and maybe a little treat. Don’t forget to go back via our National Trust Shop and Second-Hand Bookshop so that you can leave with a treasure of your own!