White Ladies Priory was founded in the 12th century. Its residents were nuns who wore white cloth, hence the name. The priory found itself at the epicentre of the English Civil War for a short period when King Charles II hid there as he fled Cronwell’s army after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1951. The impressive ruins are free-to-enter.

Ian

July 23, 2025

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Pay attention to the maps, as its not directly on a footpath. You walk very close on the Monarchs Way but its easily missed.

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1. Boscobel House and the Royal Oak – White Ladies Priory Ruins loop from Boscobel

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40m

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2. White Ladies Priory Ruins – Boscobel House and the Royal Oak loop from Boscobel

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3. White Ladies Priory Ruins loop from Albrighton

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03:18

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 110 m

Open during reasonable daylight hours

Free Entry

Contacts

Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, WV8 1QZ

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/white-ladies-priory

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Monday 16 March

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48 %

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Location: Boscobel, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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White Ladies Priory Ruins

1. Boscobel House and the Royal Oak – White Ladies Priory Ruins loop from Boscobel

2. White Ladies Priory Ruins – Boscobel House and the Royal Oak loop from Boscobel

3. White Ladies Priory Ruins loop from Albrighton

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