Boscobel House and The Royal Oak
Historic/Heritage Event
Boscobel House
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Event Details
| EVENT: | Boscobel House and The Royal Oak |
| VENUE: | Boscobel House |
| ADDRESS: | Boscobel, Shropshire, ST19 9AR |
| BOX OFFICE/ PHONE NUMBER: | 01902 850244 |
| OPENING TIMES: | 11am - 6pm |
| TICKET COST: | £4.40 / £3.30 |
| MORE: | What's on in Boscobel |
| HOTELS: | Hotels near Boscobel House |
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Boscobel House, On Now
Boscobel House was built around 1632, when John Gifford of Whiteladies converted a timber-framed farmhouse into a hunting lodge. The Gifford family were Catholics, at a time when the religion was outlawed. Tradition holds that the true purpose of Boscobel was to serve as a secret place for the shelter of Catholics in time of need.
This English Heritage timber-framed house is fully restored and furnished with panelled rooms and secret hiding places. Charles II hid in the house (and nearby tree!) to avoid capture by Cromwell after the Battle of Worcester when he was defeated.
Following his defeat at the battle of Worcester, the King sought sanctuary at the former hunting lodge on the Shropshire border, spending part of the time hiding in an Oak Tree a short distance away.
Over the years the tree became known as "The Royal Oak" and thousands of pubs throughout England adopted the name in tribute!
Boscobel House is located in Boscobel, Shropshire - see map below for driving directions to Boscobel House and The Royal Oak event. For more information about Boscobel House and The Royal Oak, please contact 01902 850244, see the event details on the left, or check for tickets below.
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11/03/2010 22:58:53
On the A458 eastbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5, there are currently delays of 20 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 11:30 pm.
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