Local family guide

Family days out in Brewood and nearby

Compare two historic house visits near Brewood, with woodland play and royal escape stories.

Researched by Little Days Out · Checked 1 October 2026 · 2 listings

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Free admission

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Indoor options

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Indoor and outdoor areas: Moseley Old Hall · Boscobel House and the Royal Oak. Check which activities are under cover.

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Admission and Tripadvisor ratings checked 1 October 2026. Scores are snapshots; see each listing for sources and review context.

Admission, weather and visitor ratings
PlaceAdmission snapshotWeatherVisitor rating
Moseley Old HallAdult £13 without Gift AidIndoor & outdoorNot yet verified
Boscobel House and the Royal OakPaid admission; check visit-date priceIndoor & outdoorNot yet verified

Two houses, different visits

Moseley Old Hall at Fordhouses and Boscobel at Bishop’s Wood both tell parts of Charles II’s escape story. Moseley combines its house with woodland play and a knot garden. Boscobel adds historic farmyard exhibits, a grass maze and willow tunnel. They are separate destinations; choose one main visit rather than assuming a joint ticket or shared site.

Compare membership and the whole cost

Moseley is a National Trust property, while Boscobel is operated by English Heritage. Membership of one does not automatically include the other. Moseley publishes fixed non-member admission and family rates; Boscobel asks you to select a date. Moseley parking is free; Boscobel lists a non-member parking charge. Read the listing’s ticket notes before booking.

Make room for outdoor play and access needs

Both visits have outdoor activities and historic interiors. Moseley’s upper floors are reached by stairs, and Boscobel does not allow pushchairs inside the house. Check access information and individual opening hours before travelling. Bring suitable clothing if the gardens and play areas are part of your plan.

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History & heritage

Moseley Old Hall

Fordhouses, near Wolverhampton · Staffordshire

An Elizabethan house with royal escape stories, a knot garden and woodland play.

Indoor & outdoor · All ages

Adult £13 without Gift Aid

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History & heritage

Boscobel House and the Royal Oak

Bishop’s Wood, near Brewood · Shropshire

Royal escape history, a historic farmyard and outdoor hide-and-seek play near Brewood.

Indoor & outdoor · All ages

Paid admission; check visit-date price

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This guide uses published visitor information, not first-hand visits. Prices are snapshots; follow each listing’s official source links for dates, eligibility and access details.

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