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Village in Bedfordshire, England
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Woburn is a picturesque village in Bedfordshire, close to Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire. In addition to its Georgian architecture, Woburn is notable for Woburn Abbey, a stately home, and a Safari park.
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It is set in 3,000 acres of beautiful gardens complete with a deer park and fabulous buildings and really is a must-see if you find yourself in Bedfordshire. The abbey has been home to the Dukes of Bedford for more than 300 years and is now occupied by the 15th Duke and his family. There are many things to do at the Abbey: if the weather is nice maybe a picnic lunch in the stunning grounds watching some of the ten species of deer, or you can join one of the tours looking at the many paintings collected at the Abbey, including those by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Van Dyck and Cuyp. There is also a fabulous Tea Room where you can enjoy traditional afternoon tea in true English style and the Woburn at War exhibition, which illustrates the impact of wars on Woburn Abbey.
Alms houses built in 1762 and rebuilt 1850.
An amazing safari adventure where you might least expect it! Drive around in your own car (no dogs). Experience the beauty of wild animals up close and personal... but watch out for those mischievous monkeys! Aside from seeing sea lions, birds of prey, elephants, giraffes, tigers, lynxes, penguins and snakes, to name but a few, you can also book a special experience: VIP Tour with a Ranger, walk with elephants or breakfast with the carnivores. There is also the Great Woburn Railway, Swan Boats and the Mammoth Play Ark to keep you and your family occupied.
Where one has afternoon tea.
Art gallery by day: bar by night.
Coffee, champagne and cakes.
Restored Georgian townhouse, 25 rooms, smart restaurant, free Wi-Fi.
Formerly Magpies Hotel, a 17th-century hotel with characterful bar. 15 rooms, free Wi-Fi.
17th-century building, 48 rooms, smart restaurant.
Sells Alynsley, Royal Worcester and Spode English porcelain.
By train
From Euston station: head towards Milton Keynes. Either go to Bletchey for the train to Woburn Sands or continue to the next stop, Milton Keynes, and take a bus to Woburn (see By bus section).
By bus
From Milton Keynes, bus 138 runs from central Milton Keynes to Woburn.
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