Ancestral home of the Throckmortons, Coughton Court features an impressive central Gatehouse, built in 1530, and a Tudor courtyard with an Elizabethan Knot garden. Other highlights of the property include a new 1 1/2-acre flower garden in the old walled garden by the lake, a Bog Garden, and river and lake walks. A collection of family portraits, furniture and historic items associated with the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 are displayed in the house. Exhibits relating to the Gundpowder Plot, gardens, and a collection of children's clothing are included in the admission price. Gift shop and restaurant on site. Open mid-March to the end of October. Tel: +44 (0)1789 400 777, Fax: +44 (0)1789 765 544, Visitor Information: +44 (0) 1789 762 435
Location:
Alcester B49 5JA
Other History nearby:
(Vermillion) Clay County Historical Society
(Alcester) Coughton Court
(Crofton) Gavins Point Powerplant
(Freeman) Heritage Hall Museum and Archives
(Elk Point) Lewis and Clark Heritage Days
(Yankton) Riverfront Events Center
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12/05 Coming to The Alcester area
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Awesome Biker Nights Sioux City IA June13-15 Awesome Biker Nights is Northwest Iowa's premier regional motorcycle event with an attendance of over 25,000! Of course, even those who aren't traveling on two wheels are welcome at the event. The Awesome experience includes three stages of live music from National and Regional Bands, motorcycle stunt performances, a poker run through the beautiful countryside, a bike show, tattoo contest, poker tournament, bike raffle, vendors and more.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
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