A 1632 timber-framed lodge and historic farm, with an oak tree where a fleeing Charles II once hid.
Really interesting place to visit. The guides are really well informed and friendly. The house has been well restored and there are handy 'candles' placed on piles of old books that gives sillouette recreations of aspects of Charles 11 stay there. The grounds are well worth exploring with a very pretty walled garden and a wild flower meadow. The cafe is in a small cattle byre and serves a nice range of snacks and meals. Coffee pretty good. When we were there there was plenty of things to keep the under 12's informed and entertained. Someone talking about the Civil War weaponry for instance.
What an incredible experience! I have visited this place twice during my tenure as an English Heritage member and I've loved both occasions. The staff and volunteers are really friendly and helpful. The history surrounding the building is absolutely incredible and the way it's laid out is great for the entire family. The gardens are lush with a path towards the Royal Oak and a 1 mile hike to the Abbey ruins, which is a pleasant walk through the green fields. They have live in animals too of breeds not so seen these days like Lucy and Charlotte, the two Tamworth Pigs who are such a joy and a delight to see every time. I'll be back again next year to catch up with you all :) I highly recommend this establishment if you want to get out into nature for a bit and escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world.
My husband & I visited this site last week on our way home & really enjoyed it. The house isn't very large but it's a good place to visit as you can get round it all in about 90mins. We found the volunteer at the entrance of the house extremely knowledgeable & it was a good touch she was dressed in Victorian clothing, it added to the whole atmosphere. You pick up little plastic flickering candles at the entrance & in each room there is a white 3 candle sign you have to look out for & if you put your candle on it things happen, I won't spoil it by telling you what but we really enjoyed them all. The main attraction in the house is seeing one of the priest holes that Charles II hid in when Cromwell was after him. The gardens are beautifully maintained & there is a small farm with Tamworth pigs, sheep, chickens etc. The Royal Oak is just a short walk from the house & the path is outlined so you can't get lost. Our guide informed us the original Oak that Charles II hid in is no more as people kept taking bits off it as souvenirs so the Royal Oak there at the moment is the son of the original, it's not in great shape as about half has been cut away due to disease but still great to see. In 2000 King Charles (then the Prince of Wales) plant an offshoot of the son of tree, so in affect the grandson of the original Royal Oak next to the tree & this tree although small is coming on very nicely. The Gift shop is very good & we got a great magnet showing the best side of the Royal Oak & the house in the background. We would well recommend this place & it's a good place for children to come & learn that part of English history.
A lovely day. Very educational. Thoroughly enjoyed the talks from the staff. Love how some of the artifacts are still in the house. The interactive candles are a great addition.
An interesting place that had a small part in British history. Although the house and landscape has changed, the original building is still there, where King Charles came for refuge. The tree he hid in during the day isn't the original but 3rd generation. There are volunteers in the house totell you of its history, there is also interactive displays for the kids. A guidebook is avadible, but you are Fred to explore the house, gardens, and meadows, which are being planted with trees to transform it back how it was in King Charles time. There is a cafe, shop, and farm livestock, and there is a walk to White Ladies Priory. Car park is pay and display but free for English Heritage members
Very interesting and well presented property. Limited choice for food in the cafe but our sandwich were delicious. We walked to White Ladies Priory and back, very pleasant.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Really interesting place to visit. The guides are really well informed and friendly. The house has been well restored and there are handy 'candles' placed on piles of old books that gives sillouette recreations of aspects of Charles 11 stay there. The grounds are well worth exploring with a very pretty walled garden and a wild flower meadow. The cafe is in a small cattle byre and serves a nice range of snacks and meals. Coffee pretty good. When we were there there was plenty of things to keep the under 12's informed and entertained. Someone talking about the Civil War weaponry for instance.
What an incredible experience! I have visited this place twice during my tenure as an English Heritage member and I've loved both occasions. The staff and volunteers are really friendly and helpful. The history surrounding the building is absolutely incredible and the way it's laid out is great for the entire family. The gardens are lush with a path towards the Royal Oak and a 1 mile hike to the Abbey ruins, which is a pleasant walk through the green fields. They have live in animals too of breeds not so seen these days like Lucy and Charlotte, the two Tamworth Pigs who are such a joy and a delight to see every time. I'll be back again next year to catch up with you all :) I highly recommend this establishment if you want to get out into nature for a bit and escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world.
My husband & I visited this site last week on our way home & really enjoyed it. The house isn't very large but it's a good place to visit as you can get round it all in about 90mins. We found the volunteer at the entrance of the house extremely knowledgeable & it was a good touch she was dressed in Victorian clothing, it added to the whole atmosphere. You pick up little plastic flickering candles at the entrance & in each room there is a white 3 candle sign you have to look out for & if you put your candle on it things happen, I won't spoil it by telling you what but we really enjoyed them all. The main attraction in the house is seeing one of the priest holes that Charles II hid in when Cromwell was after him. The gardens are beautifully maintained & there is a small farm with Tamworth pigs, sheep, chickens etc. The Royal Oak is just a short walk from the house & the path is outlined so you can't get lost. Our guide informed us the original Oak that Charles II hid in is no more as people kept taking bits off it as souvenirs so the Royal Oak there at the moment is the son of the original, it's not in great shape as about half has been cut away due to disease but still great to see. In 2000 King Charles (then the Prince of Wales) plant an offshoot of the son of tree, so in affect the grandson of the original Royal Oak next to the tree & this tree although small is coming on very nicely. The Gift shop is very good & we got a great magnet showing the best side of the Royal Oak & the house in the background. We would well recommend this place & it's a good place for children to come & learn that part of English history.
A lovely day. Very educational. Thoroughly enjoyed the talks from the staff. Love how some of the artifacts are still in the house. The interactive candles are a great addition.
An interesting place that had a small part in British history. Although the house and landscape has changed, the original building is still there, where King Charles came for refuge. The tree he hid in during the day isn't the original but 3rd generation. There are volunteers in the house totell you of its history, there is also interactive displays for the kids. A guidebook is avadible, but you are Fred to explore the house, gardens, and meadows, which are being planted with trees to transform it back how it was in King Charles time. There is a cafe, shop, and farm livestock, and there is a walk to White Ladies Priory. Car park is pay and display but free for English Heritage members
Very interesting and well presented property. Limited choice for food in the cafe but our sandwich were delicious. We walked to White Ladies Priory and back, very pleasant.
