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Coughton Court

Location

Coughton Court, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 5JA

Located on A435, 2m N of Alcester, 10m NW of Stratford-on-Avon. 18m from Birmingham City Centre.


History

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 Childrens Clothes (included in price).

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 1 1/2 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 opening in 1997.


Facilities & Amenities

Shop and Plant Centre. Receptions, special dinners, filming, buffets, business meetings, fairs and garden parties. The excellent acoustics of the Saloon make it ideal for concerts, especially chamber music. Marquees can be erected on the large lawn area, grand piano. No photography or stiletto heels in house.

Buffet or sit-down meals can be provided by arrangement, in the Dining Room and Saloon. Also in-house catering can be arranged for other events. Wedding receptions welcome.

Ground floor of house suitable for wheelchair users. Disabled WC.

Licensed restaurant, 11 am - 5.30 pm. Capacity 100 inside and 60 outside.

Guided tours by arrangement.

Unlimited parking for cars plus 4 coaches.

Dogs allowed in car park only.

Civil Wedding Licence.



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