Historic houses · West Midlands
Boscobel House
In or near Donington.
Boscobel House — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
D M Wilmot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Albrighton · 4.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Boscobel House is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Boscobel House is a historic site in Shropshire known for its association with Charles II, who took refuge there in 1651 after the Battle of Worcester. Visitors can explore the house, the Royal Oak tree where Charles hid, and enjoy interactive exhibits that tell the story of his escape.
Place summary
Boscobel House is located in the West Midlands. This 17th-century timber-framed house is notable for its association with King Charles II, who famously sought refuge here after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. It is a Grade II* listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6716, -2.2417
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Brewood and Coven
- Postcode
- ST19 9AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Albrighton — 4.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/129407748 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boscobel House?
- Boscobel House is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST19 9AR), in the parish of Brewood and Coven.
- What is Boscobel House?
- Boscobel House — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boscobel House?
- The nearest railway station is Albrighton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST19 9AR.
- How do I get to Boscobel House?
- The nearest railway station is Albrighton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST19 9AR.