Majestic West Midlands stately home to host new wellbeing workshops
Tudor Country House Coughton Court has announced a new programme of wellbeing workshops to run throughout 2026 - the first of a string of new events coming to the historic estate in the new year.
Redditch-based instructor Louise Morey will be leading Tai Chi and Pilates classes on Thursday mornings throughout the year, starting from 26th February.
Suitable for all abilities, the classes are intended to help participants find their flow and explore gentle, restorative movements to strengthen the mind and body. Each six week course is priced at £45 per person with sessions taking place on the property’s back lawn when the weather allows.
Free taster classes will be running on Thursday 12th February with Pilates at 9.15am followed by Tai Chi at 10.15am for those who wish to try a session before committing to a full course.
The fitness classes are the first of a host of events to be held at Coughton Court throughout 2026, which will also include a selection of artist-led workshops, open air theatres and craft markets, with more details to follow in the new year.
Louise Morey, a senior instructor with LCTKD who runs LM Personal Training in Redditch, said: “There’s something truly special about practising Tai Chi and Pilates in such a beautiful, historic setting. The peaceful surroundings of Coughton Court will create the perfect atmosphere for all participants to relax, focus and reconnect."
Magnus Birch Throckmorton said: “2026 is shaping up to be a jam-packed year and we’re excited to announce the first programme of workshops that we’ll be hosting at Coughton Court. We have a calendar full of events, workshops and visitor experiences with plenty going on across the estate for all ages and interests to enjoy with more set to be announced very soon.”
Descendants of Sir Robert Throckmorton who built the house in 1409, Magnus and Imogen Birch Throckmorton, who live at the property with their children, are taking back the reins after a period of National Trust stewardship. In 1946, the estate was gifted to the National Trust and, since then, the family has held a 300-year residency and management lease, which allows the family to live at the property and manage it as a visitor attraction for the duration of the agreement. While the Throckmorton family will resume the day-to-day management in 2026, the National Trust will continue to care for and preserve the property under the agreement.
To find out more about the classes and how to book, visit https://lctkd.com/coughton.html for Tai Chi and https://www.facebook.com/LMPersonalTrainingRedditch for Pilates bookings.
For more information about Coughton Court and 2026 events, please visit www.coughtoncourt.co.uk.