Boscobel House Family Guide
Enjoy a family day out at Boscobel House and Gardens, home to one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History, by Charles II.
Plot your own escape as you play hide and seek and complete the family trail. Plus, experience what life would have been like in a Victorian farmyard.
Family Essentials
- Food and drink: Head to the Coffee House in the Stables to choose from a delicious range of hot and cold drinks, indulgent cakes, cream teas and ice creams. Gluten-free and Dairy-free options are available. We even stock tasty treats for your four-legged friends.
- Toilets: Toilets and baby changing facilities can be found near the shop
- Dogs: Dogs on a lead are welcome at Boscobel House. There is outdoor seating at the tearoom, perfect for dog owners.
- Getting here: Car Parking is available adjacent to the shop. This is free for English Heritage members with a charge of £4 for non-members. Cycle parking is provided in the main car park and within the farmyard. If you would like to travel on public transport, Select Bus provide a limited service 878 which calls at Bishops Wood. From there it's a 1-mile walk to Boscobel. Rail services call at Cosford, Albrighton, Codsall and Bilbrook from which taxi services can be booked.
Things to see and do
- Hide and Seek: Boscobel House is full of hiding spots; from the Royal Oak which once sheltered Charles II, to the winding willow tunnel, priest holes and the tunnels in the play area. Which one will you choose as your hiding spot?
- Play area: Our new play area, located next to the cafe, has lots for little ones to enjoy, climb the timber frame and have a go on the swing seat.
- Victorian Farmyard: Travel back in time to Boscobel's farmyard, a well-preserved example of a 19th-century small 'planned farm'. The farm buildings here feature agricultural exhibits where you can learn more about Boscobel's history as a productive and busy farm as you explore the dairy, cowshed and farmyard.
- Explore the gardens: Explore the gardens where you'll find a beautiful Willow Tunnel, Hazel Walk and Hazel Arbour, from which you'll be able to enjoy a great view of the famous Royal Oak.
Tips for a great day
"Brilliant for all ages! There are lots of interactive things for children to do. Kids love the play area, visiting the animals and taking part in the family trail."
Daisy, Site Manager
"My favourite thing to do is saying hello to the pigs and sheep and playing on the slide!"
Visitor, Aged 5
More to explore
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Things to see and do
Enjoy a day out at Boscobel House and The Royal Oak. Walk to White Ladies Priory, enjoy an interactive tour of the house and explore the 17th century garden.
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History and Stories
Learn how a future king escaped from Parliamentarian forces during the Civil War in 1651, giving English history one of its greatest adventure stories.