Top Things to do in Alcester
Things to do in Alcester, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Alcester, United Kingdom including Coughton Court, St Nicholas Church, St. Peter's Church, St. Peter, St. Paul and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Ragley Hall, Park and Gardens, Kinwarton Dovecote.
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1. Coughton Court
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,175 reviews
Coughton Court has been home to the Throckmorton family for 600 years, this finest of Tudor houses stands testament to a family's courage in maintaining their beliefs. From a position of high favour to one of fear and oppression post-Reformation, the Throckmortons were leaders in a dangerous age, helping to bring about Catholic emancipation in the 19th century. Explore this story of fascinating personalities through the 'family album' of portraits and Catholic treasures around the house. Coughton is still very much a family home with an intimate feel: the Throckmorton family live here, managing the stunning gardens which they have created.
Reviewed By nita532 - Alcester, United Kingdom
Lovely place to visit the house is interesting with the history linking it to Guy Fawkes, the guides are knowledgeable and there are also talks outside at various times. For me the gardens are the draw, with the different areas leading from each other. The labyrinth is one of my favourites with the beautiful roses throuhout. The bog garden is well worth visit though still work in progress with lots of different plants and ferns with gazebo to sit and enjoy the quiet. My local National Trust property so visit frequently always something different to see.
2. St Nicholas Church
3. St. Peter's Church
4. St. Peter, St. Paul and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
5. Ragley Hall, Park and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 455 reviews
Welcome to Ragley; the family home of the 9th Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford and their children. If a fun family day out is what you're looking for then Ragley Hall, Park & Gardens really does have something for everyone! Children of all ages will be entertained for hours within our Adventure Wood and 3D maze and with boating on Ragley Lake, an 'Artist in Residence' and a Woodland Walk; it's easy to see why Ragley is one of Warwickshire's most popular family days out. If gardens are your passion then you just have to explore Ragley Gardens! The 10 hectares of 'Capability' Brown gardens surrounding Ragley Hall are diverse and display a spectacular array of snowdrops in the winter, tulips and daffodils in the spring and a Rose Garden and Prairie Garden throughout the summer months. Also look out for the Sculpture Collection which further enhance the Ragley landscape. It includes sculptures of the Hertford children and even one of a family dog!
Reviewed By snoopy172018 - York, United Kingdom
A private guided tour of this fantastic place took everyone in our group by surprise..A vey impressive sight ...and so much to see inside the Hall...so much time and effort over many generations to bring this incredible building back to life...the main hall staircase has to be seen to be believed....
6. Kinwarton Dovecote
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Happiness815481 - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Although currently not open, the exterior of this fascinating 14th century dovecote is well worth visiting in its tranquil setting
