Throckmorton Literary Festival
The festival takes place in the gardens and ground at Coughton Court, with over 600 years of the Throckmorton family's residence. The festival is intrinsically bound up with the venue - house and 
gardens - and 600 years of history.
When? 17th and 18th September, 2011
Where? Coughton Court, Alcester, Warwickshire,B49 5JA - Coughton Court is a stunning Tudor house set in 25 acres of landscaped gardens. It provides a sumptuous backdrop to hear some of our best-loved writers talk about their work, from crime writers and best-selling novelists to historians, biographers, and authorities on art, gardens, politics and religion. AA Route Planner | multimap
Who? 2011 Lord Digby Jones, Edward Stourton, Julia Fox, David Loades, Evie Wyld (below), Penry Williams, Henry Mayr Harting, Chris Skidmore, Caroline Moorehead, Helen Ca
stor Childrens authors Tony Ross and Geraldine McCaughrean
How much? Adult - £8; Concessions £6.00; Childrens £4.00
Box Office? T: 01789 762542
Festival Website: Throckmorton Literary Festival
Previous festivals: Rosie Alison, Karen Armstrong, Professor Jonathan Bate, Tracy Borman, Katie Campbell, Andrew Clover, John Guy, Ed Hollis, Michael Holroyd, Nicki Howarth, Jessica Mann, Michael McNay, Kachi A Ozumba, Anthony Quinn and Katherine Swift, among many others.
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