Alcester, Warwickshire
A large house and gardens, bluebells in the wood and a daffodil show Coughton Court National Trust
18th April 2015 All photos by Hetty
First we went for a 3 mile walk. Map of walk
River Arrow
A lot of the hedges are white with blackthorn
A clock in the wood, and English bluebells
We have a bridge to cross the river, but cars have to drive through the ford
Looking back
The Catholic Church, c. 1853–5, with heads each side of the porch door
The chancel ceiling
The Church of England Church, next to the Court
was built between 1450 and 1590
– tower c, 1450
– main structure is Tudor c. 1500
– and it was completed 1560 to 1590
It contains tombs of the Throckmorton family.
The tomb in the centre of the church was made for Sir Robert, who died in the Holy Land in 1518, but is occupied by another Sir Robert (d.1791)
Coughton Court from the lane
Our entrance via old stables
The house from the gardens
The side of the house facing the church
The walled gardens
Views from the top of the gatehouse
In the bog garden are Marsh Marigolds
The lake
The National Daffodil Society’s Show, in the marquee
