Boscobel House, Historic house museum in Boscobel, England
The Grade II listed building features multiple architectural phases, including a timber-framed farmhouse, hunting lodge, and Victorian farm extension structures.
Following the Battle of Worcester in 1651, King Charles II found refuge at Boscobel House, hiding in an oak tree to escape Parliamentary soldiers.
The Giffard family, Catholic landowners, incorporated priest holes within the house structure to protect clergy members during periods of religious persecution.
English Heritage operates guided tours from Wednesday to Sunday during summer months, allowing visitors to explore the Victorian farm machinery and dairy equipment displays.
The Royal Oak, descendant of the original tree where Charles II concealed himself, stands in an adjacent field as a living historical monument.
Location: Boscobel
Operator: English Heritage
Address: Brewood, Bishops Wood ST19 9AR WV8 1QT WV8 1QT
Website: http://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/boscobel-house-and-the-royal-oak
GPS coordinates: 52.67160,-2.24172
Latest update: May 19, 2025 23:05
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