Woburn

Woburn is a historic town in Bedfordshire offering great places to eat, drink and relax. It is one of the region’s most popular towns and has several tourist attractions. The Woburn Hotel is a focal point, leading into the grounds of Woburn estates, with a fabulous drive through the deer park, and passed the historic house of Woburn. Aside from Woburn Abbey and Woburn Safari Park, tourists like to visit the town centre with its gorgeous Georgian buildings and the Woburn Heritage Centre, where you’ll find the local museum detailing the town’s rich history. The Heritage Centre can be found in Old St Mary’s Church and contains everything from a museum, tourist information and plenty of advice for how to spend your time in the village. Of course, many visitors come to the village to go to the famous Safari park on the grounds of Woburn Abbey, the historic house and gardens are open for most of the year and gives you a chance to step inside the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Bedford. The estate has over 500 years of history, plus an extensive art collection and various events and workshops that are held at various points in the year. The gardens are a must visit for anyone who loves the great outdoors and landscaping. Take a stroll through the 28 acres of award-winning gardens and enjoy the seasonal flowers and landscaped areas before venturing into the Deer Park, which is also on the grounds. There are nine species of deer living in the park and though they are wild, all nine species are regularly seen by visitors while making their way around the grounds.

If you’re in the area in August, the town hosts the popular Village Festival every year among other interesting events that are held all year around. The monthly Farmers’ Markets are a great way for visitors to sample some of the locally produced food and drink. Visits in the summer will also mean you have access to the large outdoor swimming pool which can be found at the Village Hall.

With fabulous countryside, Woburn offers you a range of relaxing options when visiting Bedfordshire. There are a number of walks all around the surrounding countryside giving you chance to see Woburn Abbey from a whole new angle. The walking routes also pass through the deer park which is well worth a visit for nature lovers.

In addition to the famous attractions that draw visitors to Woburn every year, it is also a fully functioning village with a high street full of eclectic shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and more. The many independent shops offer a unique shopping experience and are well worth the visit, especially if you are after one of a kind souvenirs to bring home with you. Visitors will find a whole range of accommodation options with every taste and budget catered for. It is also home to one a Center Parks Holiday Village which is a popular choice for families coming to the village.  

Woburn is easily accessible by car and is close to the centre of major towns such as Milton Keynes and also easily accessible from London. The M1 is only three miles away, giving you ample opportunities to visit from all over the country. This accessibility makes Woburn a great venue for hosting conferences and other corporate events. There is free parking in the village and at a number of the properties and attractions, so day trips and layovers needn’t be expensive.

Find out more about what is going on in Woburn by visiting our What’s On pages or by looking below for a whole host of places to stay and things to do.