Boscobel House's Royal Oak tree became a refuge for Charles II when he was fleeing for his life after his Civil War defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Discover a charming period garden complete with a winding willow tunnel. This delightful outdoor space invites visitors to meander through living features that echo the site’s heritage and family life.
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Tickets will be available to purchase on the English Heritage website. Please visit Boscobel’s events page for more information after the 1st March 2026: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/boscobel-house-and-the-royal-oak/events/
Boscobel House and the Royal Oak,
Boscobel Lane,
Stafford,
Staffordshire,
ST19 9AR
Directions to Boscobel House and the Royal Oak
The site is on a minor road off A41 Whitchurch Rd, N of M54 J3. Turn R at The Bell Inn, after 3m turn R at Bishop’s Wood Village Hall.
Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.
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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Boscobel House and the Royal Oak at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, Boscobel House and the Royal Oak does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Boscobel House and the Royal Oak is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
