Coughton Court

Historic Houses & Building

Lovely surrounds and a tranquil atmosphere

COUGHTON COURT has been the home of the Thockmortons since the 15th century and the family still live here today. The magnificent Tudor gatehouse was built around 1530 with the north and south wings completed 10 or 20 years later. The gables and the first storey of these wings are of typical mid-16th century half-timbered work. Of particular interest to visitors is the Thockmorton family history from Tudor times to the present generation. On view are family portraits through the centuries with other family memorabilia and recent photographs. Also furniture, tapestries and porcelain. A long-standing Roman Catholic theme runs through the family history as the Thockmortons have maintained their Catholic religion until the present day. The house has a strong connection with the Gunpowder Plot and also suffered damage during the Civil War. Exhibitions on the Gunpowder Plot as well as Children's Clothes (included in price). Gardens The house stands in 25 acres of gardens and grounds along with two churches and a lake. A formal garden was constructed in 1992 with designs based on an Elizabethan knot garden in the courtyard. A new 11/2 acre garden in the old walled garden opened in 1996. Visitors can also enjoy a specially created walk beside the River Arrow and a new bog garden opened in 1997. Historic Houses Association Member. OPENING TIMES House: 13 March - end March Sat & Sun. Easter Sat - Fri (closed Good Fri) 11.30am - 5pm. April - September Daily (except Mon & Tue) Also BH Mons 11.30am - 5pm. Also open 6 April, 1 June, & all Tues in August. Closed 1st Sat in June & July. 2 - 17 October, Sat & Sun, 11.30am - 5pm. Last admission 1/2 hr before closing. Grounds Days as house: 11am - 5.30pm