Boscobel House, Historic house museum in Boscobel, England
Boscobel House is a historic manor in Shropshire built across several architectural periods, including a timber-framed farmhouse, hunting lodge, and Victorian agricultural structures. The rooms hold displays of period farm machinery and dairy equipment that show how life and work operated here.
After the Battle of Worcester in 1651, King Charles II took shelter at the house and hid inside an oak tree to escape Parliamentary forces. This event became central to the site's story and identity.
The Giffard family, Catholic landowners, built hidden spaces into the house to protect priests during times of religious persecution. These architectural details tell the story of faith practiced in secret.
The house offers guided tours from Wednesday to Sunday during summer months, giving visitors time to move through the different sections at a relaxed pace. Wearing comfortable shoes helps since there are multiple levels and outdoor areas to explore.
A descendant of the original oak tree where King Charles II hid grows in a nearby field, serving as a living link to that famous escape. This tree, known as the Royal Oak, is carefully maintained and connects every visitor directly to that dramatic historical moment.
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