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Visit… ‘Coughton Court (01789 400777, nationaltrust.org.uk/ coughton-court) near Alcester. Still the home of the Throckmortons, who were involved in the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.’ Shop at… ‘Stratford-upon-avon, which has some great shops including Bonds Lifestyle (01789 297729, bondslifestyle.co.uk) for antique furniture and Vinegar Hill (01789 415191, vinegarhill.co.uk) for cushions and homewares.’ Go for a meal at… ‘The Moat House pub (01789 762984, lovely pubs.co.uk) at Kings Coughton, Alcester. They top their pizzas with seasonal produce – at this time of year it’s pumpkin and spinach.’