Museums · West Midlands
Boscobel, Shropshire
In or near Donington.
Boscobel was a civil parish in the east of Shropshire, England, on the border with Staffordshire. To the north is the Staffordshire village of Bishops Wood. According to the 2001 census it had a popul
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Albrighton · 4.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Boscobel in Shropshire, the nearest railway station is Albrighton, located 4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is ST19 9AR. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Boscobel was a civil parish in the east of Shropshire, England, on the border with Staffordshire. To the north is the Staffordshire village of Bishops Wood. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 12. Because of its small population, it shared a parish council with the neighbouring Donington parish. It the time of abolition it was the smallest parish in Shropshire by population – the smallest by area is Deuxhill.
Photo gallery
Official information
Boscobel House and The Royal Oak is a historical site in Shropshire known for its connection to Charles II, who hid there during his escape after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Visitors can explore the house, the Royal Oak tree, and the surrounding gardens, which include interactive exhibits and a playground for families.
From the Wikipedia article
Boscobel was a civil parish in the east of Shropshire, England, on the border with Staffordshire. To the north is the Staffordshire village of Bishops Wood. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 12. Because of its small population, it shared a parish council with the neighbouring Donington parish. It the time of abolition it was the smallest parish in Shropshire by population – the smallest by area is Deuxhill.
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Background
History
Boscobel was formerly an extra-parochial tract, in 1858 it became a civil parish, on 1 April 2025 the parish was abolished and merged with Albrighton and Donington to form "Albrighton and Donington".
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6710, -2.2430
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Brewood and Coven
- Postcode
- ST19 9AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Albrighton — 4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Boscobel, Shropshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boscobel, Shropshire?
- Boscobel, Shropshire is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST19 9AR), in the parish of Brewood and Coven.
- What is Boscobel, Shropshire?
- Boscobel was a civil parish in the east of Shropshire, England, on the border with Staffordshire. To the north is the Staffordshire village of Bishops Wood. According to the 2001 census it had a popul
- How do I get to Boscobel, Shropshire?
- The nearest railway station is Albrighton, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST19 9AR.
- How do I get to Boscobel, Shropshire?
- The nearest railway station is Albrighton, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST19 9AR.