Saracen’s Head, Southwell

Saracen'r Head Hotel, Southwell, where King Charles I surrendered

Saracen’s Head, Southwell

Where is it – East Midlands, England

Who looks after it –  Independent 

What is it –  Free access, Pub or Inn, Royal connection 

When is it from – Medieval, Stuart

The historic Saracen’s Head Hotel in Southwell is famous as the place where King Charles I stayed before surrendering to the Scots’ army in May 1647. He arrived, apparently, dressed as a clergymen. The Scots eventually sold the king to the English Parliament. The inn dates from around 1460 and some say it has hosted other monarchs, including Richard I, John, Richard II, Edward IV and James VI of Scotland on his way to become James I of England and Wales. You may note that some of those kings predate the building’s origin. At one time known as the King’s Head, in 1651 it was renamed the Saracen’s Head. Byron visited it often and Dickens stayed there too. It is now a pub, hotel and wedding venue.

 


Address

Market Place, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0HE 

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