Title: Boscobel House in Stafford - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Boscobel House Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Boscobel-House-Hotels.0-l6254448-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Stafford](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Stafford.d5692.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Stafford](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Stafford.d5692.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Boscobel House Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Boscobel-House.d6254448.Car-Rental-Guide)[Stafford Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Stafford.d5692.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Boscobel House Tours and Activities ![Boscobel House showing interior views and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254448/483e8dfa-7d20-48af-b198-a954aefa5b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Boscobel House showing interior views and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254448/483e8dfa-7d20-48af-b198-a954aefa5b75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Boscobel House which includes a park and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254448/02b4576e-d6aa-4611-970b-39bad50eb92f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Boscobel House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254448/ede1b7b5-f251-41c3-a0ae-31214b245490.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Boscobel House featuring interior views, a house and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254448/aeb373c1-8fe1-4702-8392-73d0f10babff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Boscobel House Activities [Stafford travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Stafford.dx5692) --- --- #### Following the execution of his father, Charles II hid from pursuing republicans in the church and tree of this charming 17th-century farmhouse and hunting lodge. Boscobel House has an elaborate history entwined with the English Civil War. Its timber frames and black-and-white patterns create a quaint picture in Shropshire’s bucolic countryside. Hear how the future English king hid in a tree to avoid detection by Oliver Cromwell’s parliamentary troops. Capture photos of the charming building, its redbrick chimneys sprouting from tiled roofs. Beside the timber building stands a 19th-century brick farmhouse painted white to resemble the former structure. Embark on a guided or audio tour for context about the building and its remarkable past. Note that the house is most famous for sheltering Charles II, who hid in what is now known as the Royal Oak tree. See the fenced-off descendent of the tree, where the would-be monarch sought refuge from the Civil War conflict that led to England’s period as a republic. The White Ladies Priory, a 12th-century church, is another highlight. The compound also served as a farmhouse, a hunting lodge and allegedly a shelter for persecuted Catholics. Amble along cobbled paths winding through the gardens. See the lavender and honeysuckle flowers in the Knot Garden. The whole family can enjoy the choice of Victorian games, such as croquet, skittles and jump ropes. Bring food and refreshments for a picnic at the designated tables on the grounds. The seats in the Royal Oak field provide a scenic spot to eat. Browse the selection of English Heritage memorabilia, brochures and snacks on display in the gift shop. Pay an entrance fee to gain access to the house. In winter, it opens only on weekends from morning until late afternoon. Check the summer schedule on the house’s official website, as it may vary from week to week. Boscobel House lies between Stafford and Telford in western England. Drive southwest from the heart of Stafford for 14 miles (22 kilometers) to arrive in 30 minutes. Parking is free. 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