Family-friendly things to do at Coughton Court

Through the Roof Exhibition Space

Our interactive Through the Roof exhibition has had a re-fresh for the 2025 season. Wander over to the Coach House in the stableyard and dive deeper into the £3.3 million project. Take a seat and hear from the experts that are supporting the project in behind the scenes videos and get up close to various samples used from the project including bricks, slates and tiles. There are plenty of interactive activities all ages can get involved with including making an origami bat and new for this year we have created a sensory space, inspired by glass and reflections, where you can experience a moment of calm.

For information regarding the Through the Roof project  head over to the page 'Through the Roof Project - Future pROOFing Coughton' . 

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Planning your family visit

Here's the information you need at a glance to make the most of your family day out at Coughton Court:

• Baby-changing facilities are located in the stable yard
• There are gravel paths throughout the garden
• Hot and cold drinks, light snacks and soft scoop ice cream are available in the café
• Picnic areas are located next to the stable yard and car park.

Things to do this spring

• The lambs are playing in the front park. They dash around in bursts bleating as they leap and bound. Their mother is never far away keeping a keen eye on them and calling them if they wander too far away. One of the most beautiful sights of spring.

• Climb a spiral staircase and see the view from the roof.

• Discover our play area behind the coachouse and build a tower. While you are there dress up like a construction worker with a hi-vis jacket and hard hat.

 

 

 

Sensory Backpacks

 

We want to make everyone's visit as enjoyable and comfortable as we can so we've recently introduced sensory backpacks, free to borrow during your visit here. They include noise reduction headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys and communication cards.

Please chat to a member of the Welcome Team to find out more.

Family-friendly things to do in the garden

The Throckmorton family of Coughton Court spent long days relaxing by the river, playing garden games and spending quality time together, and a family day out here allows you to follow in their footsteps.  

There are lots of adventures to be had, from spotting birds on the riverside walk and discovering ancient woodland, to seeing what's growing around the garden.

Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the lakeside and don’t forget to explore the giant plants growing in the bog garden, and there's lots of wildlife to look out for along the riverbanks. 

Go on an adventure

When you arrive at Visitor Reception ask about a booklet to see how many Creatures of Coughton you can spot. You need to look out for four creatures every season so you will need to keep coming back. There are also some at the back of the booklet which are hard to spot so you will be lucky to see them. Good luck.

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

Pick up a '50 things to do before you're 11¾' booklet from visitor reception and start ticking off the activities you can do here at Coughton. From creating wild art to playing pooh sticks over the river, there ae lots of activities to tick off. Here are a few recommendations to get you started:

No. 4 Build a den

If you go over to the woods today you can try den building. There are lots of branches lying around so please don't pull any off the trees. Can you build one big enough to get into? 

No. 7 Fly a kite  

Cross over the river bridge towards Timm's Grove and there's a wide open field just right to practise flying your kite. Will yours fly? 

No. 18 Create some wild art

Take a look at all the beautiful things lying around. Can you make a picture or a sculpture from them? Twigs can make a really artistic frame. Take a photo and maybe even print it out when you get home. 

No. 19 Play Pooh sticks 

There are several bridges here that you can use, one is by the ford which is on the family walk. Check which way the water is flowing before you throw. 

No. 31 Make friends with a bug 

Bugs often hide from predators so you have to hunt for them. Try turning over a piece of bark or moving some fallen leaves to see what you can find. 

Timm's Grove

Over in the woodland discover the natural play trail where there are activities including stepping logs, a music wall and a mud kitchen. If you want to extend your walk head across the fields to the ford and see if you can spot any wildlife there before returning to Coughton.