Built around 1500 for Thomas Paycocke, the house is a grand example of the wealth generated by the cloth trade in the 16th century. Outside, there is a beautiful and tranquil cottage garden. Note: nearest toilet at Grange Barn.
Discover the intriguing history of the house and past residents.
Explore the sights and smells of the garden.
Experience the atmosphere of this remarkable 500-year-old building.
Making the most of your day
Children's trail in the house and garden, children's activities during events. Guided tours on request. Dogs: in the garden only.
Opening times
Paycocke's will open on Sunday 1st April, then Wednesday to Sunday from the 4th April until 4th November 2012.
Opening times are 11.00am to 5.00pm.
There are also new admission prices for visitors that are not members of the National Trust.
Paycocke's Adults £3.80
Paycocke's Children £1.90
If you have any further queries please contact the Custodian of
Paycocke's House and Garden, Natalie Butler her e-mail address is
Natalie.Butler@nationaltrust.org.uk
Just to let you know Paycocke's will be holding a 'big dig' on the August Bank Holiday weekend 25-27th August.
We will give you more information nearer the time.
Parking
Grange Barn (½ mile) until 5pm. Very limited roadside parking.
Families & children
Pushchairs admitted.
Mobility information
Parking
Blue badge holders can park on the street. Drop-off point in front of house.
Building
Step to entrance, ramp available. Ground floor accessible. Stairs to other floors.
Grounds
Some steps but these can be avoided to give full access, brick and gravel paths, lawns.
Find Paycocke's
25 West Street, Coggeshall Essex CO6 1NS
Bus services
First 70 Colchester to Braintree (passing Marks Tey railway station)
Cycling
View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website.
By road
5½ miles east of Braintree. Signposted off A120. On south side of West Street, 400 yards from centre of Coggeshall, on road to Braintree next to the Fleece Inn
By train
Kelvedon station - 2½ miles
On foot
close to Essex Way
OS Ordnance survey reference
168:TL848225
Group visits
Maximum group size 25. Larger groups must be prepared to split their groups to stagger visiting times. Visit Coggeshall Grange Barn too – joint ticket available.
Please pre-book all group visits, tours and catering direct with our properties.
