Coggeshall Grange Barn

Grange Hill
Coggeshall
Colchester
Essex
CO6 1RE


Coggeshall Grange Barn is one of the oldest timber-framed Barns in Europe, dating from the 13th century. It was the barn of the Cistercian monastery of Coggeshall.

The Barn has a magnificent interior with early timber joints and it contains a collection of farm carts and wagons, and displays of barn restoration.

General Information:

  • Adapted WC next to barn
  • Parking available during barn opening times.

 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
2nd April to 8th October: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Adult £2.50; Child £1.00.
Joint ticket with Paycock's: Adult £4.00; Child £2.00.

Directions
Signposted off A120 Coggeshall bypass. ½ ml from centre of Coggeshall on Grange Hill (signposted).
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