Explore the picturesque timber-framed hunting lodge where King Charles II famously took refuge in 1651 after fleeing for his life following Civil War defeat. Peer into the priest hole where he spent the night as well as discovering stories of his visit as you explore the different rooms by candlelight. Outside, wander the authentic 17th-century garden full of period flowers and vegetables as well as the arbour in which the royal fugitive relaxed.
A short stroll away is a descendant of the oak tree in which Charles II famously hid for a day as Cromwell’s soldiers searched for him below, and which is celebrated to this day with over 500 pubs called The Royal Oak. Wander their newly planted oak pasture or take the pleasant 20-minute walk to White Ladies Priory, another of Charles 11’s hiding places.
Enjoy your own game of hide and seek as you explore the play area and play trail. Plus, experience what life would have been like when Boscobel was a thriving Victorian Farm and meet the resident farmyard animals while exploring the historic stables, barns and dairy.
