Coughton Court Alumni Day
Our second annual Alumni and Honorary Research Fellow day will take place at Coughton Court on Saturday 20th June 2026. Coughton Court is an imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a collection of Catholic treasures, home of the Throckmortons for over 600 years.
We are delighted that Coughton Court's Magnus and Imogen Throckmorton are working with us on the Shakespeare's Roses exhibition this year and even more pleased that they are happy to host an alumni day with private tours of the house and garden, afternoon tea, and a talk by our very own Professor Elizabeth Goldring. The event will culminate with dinner on site. The cost of the whole day will be £105 per person, and you are welcome to bring a guest. The deadline for booking is Monday 1st June and payment by Friday 5th June.
Timetable for the day
1.45pm arrival
2pm Private tour of Coughton Court house and gardens, led by Throckmorton family
3.15pm Afternoon tea (in the gardens, if fine), followed by further house/garden tour (as necessary for numbers)
5.15pm Professor Elizabeth Goldring, Lecture on 'Holbein: Renaissance Master', at St Peter’s Church, Coughton, B49 5JA.
6.15pm Drinks (again, on the lawn if possible)
7pm Dinner (two courses and coffee)
from 9pm Carriages (as suits your transport option)
REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Staying the night
Guests are encouraged to stay in the local area if they can, since Coughton Court is rather off the beaten track (though not, we gather, out of Uber range).
Alcester is the nearest town of any size, and has both a Travelodge and other hotel options. I have noticed more options available on Expedia than on other booking sites.
The last convenient through train to London that night is from Leamington Spa at 21.52 (there is another at 22.16 but you need to change). Guests who wish to head for this train can be put in Ubers together at 21.15 (it is a 32 min ride), at additional cost.
Directions (for full details see Visitor Info)
By Road
Coughton Court is located on the A435 between Alcester and Studley. The main car entrance for Coughton Court is located on the A435 itself. The coach entrance for Coughton Court is located on Coughton Fields Lane. Please be aware this is also the exit gate for Coughton Court. What3words live.captions.parade
Address
Coughton Court,
Coughton,
Alcester,
Warwickshire,
B49 5JA
By train
Redditch 6 miles. The bus station is opposite the rail station to continue your journey.
By bus
Coughton Court is on the main Stagecoach No. X19 bus route from Stratford-upon-Avon to Redditch and return, which runs every hour. There is a bus stop opposite Coughton Court. Time is approx. 20 minutes from Redditch and 35 from Stratford. Follow the Coach Entry signs up the lane, then through the gate, past the Court to the Welcome Centre. The walk is about 8 minutes. The Diamond No. 247 service from Evesham is less regular and takes about 55 minutes stopping at the same bus stop.