Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

Paycocke's House and Garden

A stunning Tudor merchant's house whose walls have more than a few stories to tell

25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1NS

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A view of Paycocke's, Essex, on street level

Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs only in the house.
Guided tour
Discover the history of Paycocke's House on our guided tours, led by one of our knowledgeable volunteers. You may wish to book in advance to guarantee your preferred time slot.
Book shop
Second-hand bookshop available on ground floor.
Tea room
Tea-room on ground floor selling sandwiches, cakes and cream teas.
Dogs
Dogs allowed in the garden on a lead.
Toilet
Accessible toilet with baby changing facilities is located near garden entrance and toilet on first floor of the house.
Electric vehicle charging point
The closest electric vehicle charging point: East of England Co-op, 62 East Street, Coggeshall, CO6 1SJ.
Blue Badge parking and drop-off available. Poor mobile reception. Accessible toilet. Ground floor of house and garden accessible.
Paycockes's House and Garden access statement
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet with baby changing facilities is located near garden entrance.
Level access/terrain
Level access to the ground floor is over a raised threshold - ramp is available.
Designated parking
Limited accessible parking is available on the street outside the house.
Photograph album
Historic photograph album of property available to see on ground floor.
Drop-off point
Visitors with access needs can be dropped off in front of the house.
Seating available
Seats are available in every room in the house.
Induction loop
Induction loop available for guided tours.
Steps/uneven terrain
Steps within the garden but accessible route is available. The first floor of the house is accessible via steps only.
Level access to food outlet
Level access over a raised threshold - ramp available.
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By road
Signposted off A120. On south side of West Street, 400 yards from centre of Coggeshall, on road to Braintree next to the former Fleece Inn.
Parking: Visitors are advised to park in the village car park in Stoneham Street, just a few minutes' walk away. (Free for two hours).
On foot
close to Essex Way
By train
Kelvedon 2½ miles
By bus
from Colchester to Braintree (passing Marks Tey train station)
By bicycle
Cycle route information
25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1NS
01376561305
paycockes@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 10 December 2023
Asset	Opening time
House	Closed
Tea-room	Closed
Garden	Closed

Entry to the house (guided tour)
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult		£9.00
Child		£4.50
Family		£22.50
1 adult, 2 children		£13.50

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Visitors in the Parlour at Paycocke's House and Garden, Essex

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Booking your visit to Paycocke's House

Explore the unexpected at Paycocke’s. Entry to the house is by guided tours, led by passionate and knowledgeable volunteers, which will reveal the hidden treasures and stories of the house. To guarantee your preferred time slot you may wish to book a tour in advance. Find out how, here.

View of the exterior of Paycocke's House in Essex

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Visiting Paycocke's House and Garden with your dog

Dogs on leads are welcome in the garden at Paycocke's. Access to the house and tea-room is restricted to assistance dogs only.

Visitors on the stairs leading to the Parlour at Paycocke's House and Garden, Essex

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