Coggs Manor Farm

Cogges Manor Farm is a unique historic landmark and award-winning visitor attraction featuring a 13th-century Manor House and an 18th-century farmyard. Set across 17 acres of tranquil open space, it functions as a living heritage site where visitors can explore 1,000 years of history.

Where It Is
Location: Situated in the heart of Witney, Oxfordshire, within the beautiful Cotswolds.
Accessibility: It is roughly 12 miles from Oxford and 60 miles from London.
Parking: The main car park is located at OX28 3FR (Cogges Hill Road).

What You Can Do
Explore History: Walk through the 13th-century Manor House, dairy, and stable, featuring interactive storytelling and audio-visual displays.
Meet Animals: Interact with friendly residents including Shetland ponies, pygmy goats, pigs, sheep, rabbits, quails, and free-roaming ducks and chickens.
Play & Adventure: Children can enjoy a castle-style adventure playground, a zip wire, a sandpit, and mini ride-on tractors.
Nature Walks: Stroll through a walled garden (producing seasonal vegetables and herbs), a heritage orchard with picnic tables, and riverside trails along the River Windrush.
Dining: Visit the Cogges Kitchen café (housed in an old milking parlour) for homemade food, cream teas, and treats; no farm ticket is required to enter the café.

Who Should Go and When
Families: Highly recommended for those with children due to the extensive play areas and animal interactions.
History & Film Fans: A must-visit for Downton Abbey enthusiasts, as it served as the filming location for Yew Tree Farm.
Best Time to Visit:
Open Season: Generally 1 March to 1 November, 7 days a week, from 9:30 am to 4:30/5:00 pm.
Peak Experiences: Weekdays and early mornings offer a quieter experience, while school holidays feature extra family activities.
Special Seasons: December often hosts a dedicated Christmas events programme.

What Makes It Unique
Cinematic Heritage: Its role as a major filming location for Downton Abbey, Arthur & George, and the movie Colette.
A “Time Machine”: It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086), offering a rare, preserved glimpse of rural life with minimal 21st-century intrusion.
Voluntary Roots: The site is run by the Cogges Heritage Trust charity and maintained largely by dedicated volunteers.

Offers, Benefits & Special Days
Annual Pass: Provides unlimited entry during the open season plus free or discounted entry to special events.
Sustainable Travel Discount: Visitors arriving by train, bus, or bike can receive a 10% discount on entry through the “Good Journey” scheme.
Special Event Days: Look out for “Spring Back in Time” history days, outdoor theatre, adult learning workshops, and seasonal trails like the “Witch’s House” at Halloween.
Group Benefits: Discounted rates are available for groups of 12 or more.