Abbeys & priories · East of England
Woburn Abbey
Woburn Abbey (), occupying the east of the village of Woburn, Bedfordshire, England, is a country house, the family seat of the Duke of Bedford. Although it is still a family home to the current duke,
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Woburn Abbey (), occupying the east of the village of Woburn, Bedfordshire, England, is a country house, the family seat of the Duke of Bedford. Although it is still a family home to the current duke, it is open on specified days to visitors, along with the diverse estate surrounding it, including the historic landscape gardens and deer park (by Humphry Repton), as well as more recently added attractions including Woburn Safari Park, a miniature railway and a garden/visitor centre. It was built by William Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Thornhaugh.
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From the Wikipedia article
Woburn Abbey (), occupying the east of the village of Woburn, Bedfordshire, England, is a country house, the family seat of the Duke of Bedford. Although it is still a family home to the current duke, it is open on specified days to visitors, along with the diverse estate surrounding it, including the historic landscape gardens and deer park (by Humphry Repton), as well as more recently added attractions including Woburn Safari Park, a miniature railway and a garden/visitor centre. It was built by William Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Thornhaugh.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9831, -0.5968
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Woburn
- Postcode
- MK17 9PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Woburn Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woburn Abbey?
- Woburn Abbey is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode MK17 9PG), in the parish of Woburn.
- Who owns Woburn Abbey?
- Woburn Abbey is owned by Duke of Bedford.
- How do I get to Woburn Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK17 9PG. It sits within the Mid Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.