Ex-National Trust site to open with new management

A Tudor country house is set to reopen to the public next month following a change in management during its winter closure.

Coughton Court, in Alcester, Warwickshire is now being ran by the Throckmorton family after being handled by the National Trust since 1946.

Visitors will be able to visit the house and gardens from Saturday 7th March under new admission fees.

Magnus Birch Throckmorton said: "It's a privilege to be continuing our family's stewardship of this remarkable place, and to share its fantastic history and beauty with the public."

The Throckmorton family have lived at Coughton since 1409 and, although the National Trust has owned the house since 1946 when it was gifted by family member Lady Lilian, the Throckmortons still live there and manage the garden.

There was disappointment from some when the trust handed over the running to the family, meaning trust members will now have to pay for entry.

Visitors will be able to explore the Tudor house, its historic collections, award-winning gardens and surrounding countryside walks.

Facilities include a café, estate shop, charity bookshop and a children's play area.

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