Boscobel House

Image courtesy of English Heritage

Brewood
Bishops Wood
Staffordshire
ST19 9AR

Tel: +44 (0)1902 850 244
Web: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/boscobel


The beautiful but modest timber framed Boscobel House sheltered Charles II after defeat at Worcester. In 1651 he evaded capture by sheltering in an oak tree, which soon became known as the 'Royal Oak', he then escaped and later returned to restore the Monarchy to England in the 1660s.

The house has been fully refurbished and offers much to see and do. Around the house are the hunting lodge and gardens, dairy, farmyard and smithy, all of which are there to be explored.

There are tales of the 'Priest Holes' on the guided tour and a tea room in which to relax and ponder the sites you've seen. A visit is not complete without visiting the descendent of the original 'Royal Oak', badly damaged in recent storms but still standing and a reminder of events over 350 years ago.

General Information:

  • Education centre
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Souvenir guidebook
  • Tearoom
  • Exhibition
  • Disabled access to grounds only

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    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    21st March to 31st October:
    Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm.
    Last entry 1 hour before closing

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    House and Grounds:
    Adult 5.00; Concession 4.00; Child 5-15yrs 2.50; Under 5yrs Free; Family (2+3) 12.50.

    English Heritage Members free.

    Grounds Only:
    Adult 2.50; Concession 2.00; Child 5-15yrs 31.30; Under 5yrs Free.

    English Heritage Members free.
    Group discounts available.

    Directions
    Car; on minor road from A41 toA5 8 miles NW of Wolverhampton.
    Train: Cosford Station 3 miles.
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