Jonathan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is an English Heritage property and is famous for where Charles 2nd hid up an oak tree when fleeing from Cromwell's army in the English civil war. It is a very interesting house and has nice gardens. You can walk across the fields from here to the ruins of White Ladies priory. There is a nice cafe and shop. It is only 10 minutes' drive away from Brewood. You will need to book to be certain of going around the house.
8 locals recommend
Boscobel House and The Royal Oak
This is an English Heritage property and is famous for where Charles 2nd hid up an oak tree when fleeing from Cromwell's army in the English civil war. It is a very interesting house and has nice gardens. You can walk across the fields from here to the ruins of White Ladies priory. There is a nice cafe and shop. It is only 10 minutes' drive away from Brewood. You will need to book to be certain of going around the house.
The Shropshire Union canal passes through the village of Brewood and is a 3-minute walk from the Coach House. There are lovely walks along the tow path which we have drawn for our guests. You will see narrow boats passing by and a variety of wildlife.
Shropshire Union Canal
The Shropshire Union canal passes through the village of Brewood and is a 3-minute walk from the Coach House. There are lovely walks along the tow path which we have drawn for our guests. You will see narrow boats passing by and a variety of wildlife.
This is a National Trust property and is another house where Charles 2nd hid from the Roundheads. It's a very interesting property and has a knot garden with a nice cafe. It is a 15 minute drive from Brewood and well worth a visit
11 locals recommend
Moseley Old Hall
Moseley Old Hall LaneThis is a National Trust property and is another house where Charles 2nd hid from the Roundheads. It's a very interesting property and has a knot garden with a nice cafe. It is a 15 minute drive from Brewood and well worth a visit
This National Trust property is 18 minutes from Brewood by car. It is a timber framed Victorian mansion and has some excellent examples of Arts and Crafts movement interiors including William Morris wallpaper. The property has been left in its original state and has a number of Pre-Raphaelite paintings. There are some lovely gardens to wander round. A nice cafe, as you'd expect!
29 locals recommend
National Trust Wightwick Manor and Gardens
Wightwick BankThis National Trust property is 18 minutes from Brewood by car. It is a timber framed Victorian mansion and has some excellent examples of Arts and Crafts movement interiors including William Morris wallpaper. The property has been left in its original state and has a number of Pre-Raphaelite paintings. There are some lovely gardens to wander round. A nice cafe, as you'd expect!
Cannock Chase forest is 9 miles from Brewood. It has numerous marked pathways where you can see free-roaming deer. The area is famous for its mountain biking trails and bikes are available to rent there. There is a Go Ape centre for adventure seekers.
32 locals recommend
Cannock Chase Forest
Birches ValleyCannock Chase forest is 9 miles from Brewood. It has numerous marked pathways where you can see free-roaming deer. The area is famous for its mountain biking trails and bikes are available to rent there. There is a Go Ape centre for adventure seekers.
A beautiful stately home with lovely gardens. Wonderful interiors to see. Forty-minute drive from Brewood. The Mitton and Mermaid pub is just outside the grounds and serves very good quality pub food.
52 locals recommend
National Trust's Attingham Park
A beautiful stately home with lovely gardens. Wonderful interiors to see. Forty-minute drive from Brewood. The Mitton and Mermaid pub is just outside the grounds and serves very good quality pub food.
This large Georgian Mansion house is a National Trust property and a 25 minute drive from Brewood. There are large grounds to walk in with numerous follies. There is a working model farm, garden and cafes.
Shugborough Hall
This large Georgian Mansion house is a National Trust property and a 25 minute drive from Brewood. There are large grounds to walk in with numerous follies. There is a working model farm, garden and cafes.
A working museum that is in the Ironbridge Gorge; central to the development of the industrial revolution. You can combine your visit to the museum with a walk around Ironbridge and other sites, including the Coalport china museum.
75 locals recommend
Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges WayA working museum that is in the Ironbridge Gorge; central to the development of the industrial revolution. You can combine your visit to the museum with a walk around Ironbridge and other sites, including the Coalport china museum.
Shrewsbury is a charming market town 40 minutes drive from Brewood famous for its links with Charles Darwin. The river Severn runs through the town offering attractive walks along the river bank. The town offers a number independent and chain shops. There are a variety of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops.
English Bridge
Shrewsbury is a charming market town 40 minutes drive from Brewood famous for its links with Charles Darwin. The river Severn runs through the town offering attractive walks along the river bank. The town offers a number independent and chain shops. There are a variety of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops.
Excellent aeronautical museum within 15 minutes drive. Free entry with modest car parking fee only.
40 locals recommend
Royal Air Force Museum
Lysander AvenueExcellent aeronautical museum within 15 minutes drive. Free entry with modest car parking fee only.
Food scene
A characterful gastro pub, 1 mile form Brewood village centre. It has a lovely outdoor area and offers a good standard of food which is moderately priced. There is a large selection of ales and other beverages.
The Oakley Arms
A characterful gastro pub, 1 mile form Brewood village centre. It has a lovely outdoor area and offers a good standard of food which is moderately priced. There is a large selection of ales and other beverages.
The Lion hotel is in the centre of the village 100 yards from the Coach House. It houses the Staffordshire Grill that specialises in steaks but has a variety of other dishes on offer. There is a pleasant bistro bar and lounge. The bar serves mainly keg beers and a variety of cocktails. Booking is advisable.
The Lion Hotel
The Lion hotel is in the centre of the village 100 yards from the Coach House. It houses the Staffordshire Grill that specialises in steaks but has a variety of other dishes on offer. There is a pleasant bistro bar and lounge. The bar serves mainly keg beers and a variety of cocktails. Booking is advisable.
A very good curry restaurant in the centre of the village within easy walking distance. Bring your own alcohol. Take away service available.
The Curry Inn
A very good curry restaurant in the centre of the village within easy walking distance. Bring your own alcohol. Take away service available.
A lovely café serving excellent breakfast and lunch. Very popular with local cyclists.
Lazy Days Café
A lovely café serving excellent breakfast and lunch. Very popular with local cyclists.
Pubs
A classic British pub in the centre of the village with a wide variety of ales. Cobs and crisps are the only food fare. Winner of numerous CAMRA awards.
The Swan Hotel
A classic British pub in the centre of the village with a wide variety of ales. Cobs and crisps are the only food fare. Winner of numerous CAMRA awards.
A nice pub looking over the Shropshire union canal. Ideal to sit out on a sunny day. Good beer with pub grub.
Bridge Inn
A nice pub looking over the Shropshire union canal. Ideal to sit out on a sunny day. Good beer with pub grub.
In the centre of the village. Well kept beer. A family pub with a large garden and climbing frames. Pub grub.
The Three Stirrups
In the centre of the village. Well kept beer. A family pub with a large garden and climbing frames. Pub grub.
Arts
A beautiful traditional theatre in the centre of Wolverhampton. Mainly showing musical productions.
17 locals recommend
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Lichfield StreetA beautiful traditional theatre in the centre of Wolverhampton. Mainly showing musical productions.