Moseley Old Hall
Moseley Old Hall is a Jacobean house near Wolverhampton with a remarkable story at its heart — it was here that King Charles II hid after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651, concealed in a priest hole as Parliamentarian troops searched outside. The authentic period rooms and reconstructed 17th-century knot garden bring this gripping episode to life in an intimate and compelling way.
- Charles II's hiding place after Worcester
- Original priest hole still visible
- Reconstructed 17th-century knot garden
Best for Civil War history enthusiasts and families who love a dramatic story.
Things to see at Moseley Old Hall
Tick these off when you visit — open the place in Manorhop to save your progress.
- Charles II's priest hole
- The King's Room four-poster bed
- 17th-century knot garden
- Herb garden and arbour
- John Huddleston's prayerbook