Cogges Manor Farm
Discover the beautiful Oxfordshire Cotswolds and enjoy a morning or afternoon visiting the historic grounds at Cogges.
Cogges is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with over 1000 years of history, with Grade II* Listed 13th century manor house and 17th century farm buildings. Discover the fascinating story of past owners ranging from Norman knights, English Kings, Oxford University college founders to tenant farmers and wool merchants, with links to Witney’s historic wool and blanket trade.
Today Cogges is a popular visitor attraction for all the family. Explore over 15 acres of the manor house and grounds, walled garden, picnic orchard, moated islands and river Windrush walk.
Children love to feed the farm animals and go wild in the adventure play and nature island, or try on hats, vintage clothes or hand made costumes in the dressing up parlour. There is also a sandpit, soft play and games from swing ball to lawn croquet.
Stop for a lunch or cream tea in the Cafe at Cogges, or buy farm eggs and local produce, gifts or rural crafts from the shop.
Check the website for special events from theatre to festivals, craft workshops and family activities.
Downton Abbey
Cogges is the perfect place to visit on a location tour of ITV’s popular drama series Downton Abbey, filmed in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Fans of Downton will be interested to know Cogges is the home of Yew Tree Farm and Mr Drewe, the tenant farmer. Many of the farm scenes in series 4, 5 & 6 took place in the grounds!
Gardens
Well-known for its diverse garden landscape, Cogges Farm offers more than 15 acres of beautiful garden ground. Stroll through the gardens and discover the trained fruit trees, explore the herb and vegetable garden, go for a River Windrush walk or play a game of croquet on the manor house lawn.
Animals
Cogges Farm is home to several farm animals, Goats, Pigs, Chickens, Ducks, Sheeps as well as Shetland Ponies. Visiter are able to meet the farm animals’ weekdays at 12noon and 2pm and learn how to take care of them.
Family Activities
Children have the opportunity to explore natural areas where they can see bats, badger sets and wildlife and learn how to build a den. Cogges Castle is an additional play area with slides, zip wire, swing basket and a wobbly bridge.
Cogges Shop
The Cogges Shop offers a selection of locally produced products, including farm eggs, honey and seasonal vegetables. The shop also offer a variety of souvenirs, crafts, knitwear, cards, toys and more.
The Cogges Kitchen Cafe
Housed in the beautiful old milking parlour, The Cogges Kitchen has a daily-changing menu, using carefully-sourced local and seasonal produce inspired by the Cogges walled garden and orchard. Expect lovingly prepared breakfasts and lunches, as well as cakes, ice cream, children’s lunch bags, and cream teas.
Seating 50, the interiors of The Cogges Kitchen feature a bright, vibrant, modern look, while directly outside, a large gravelled courtyard also seats 50, and overlooks a superb children’s play area.
Entry to the cafe is before you arrive at the welcome desk, so visitors are welcome to enjoy The Cogges Kitchen without purchasing a ticket to the farm.
Opening Hours
16th March to 3rd November 2019
Mon – Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Prices
Adult £6.50
Child (3-16) £4.50
Family (2 adults and 2 children) £19.50
Season Tickets
Adult £22
Child £17
Family £64
Under 3s Free
