Woburn Safari Park & Woburn Abbey
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Discover Woburn Enjoy a Safari Adventure at Woburn Safari Park and enjoy the beauty of wild animals in real close up!
A family experience and a full day out. Tour the reserves from the safety of your own car and experience the thrill of being alongside white rhino, buffalo, giraffe or looking into the chilly eyes of one of our Siberian tigers. The excitement continues on foot in our Leisure Park with indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds, walkthrough areas with wallabies, squirrel monkeys and lemurs and a full programme of keeper talks and demonstrations (don’t miss the sealions or the penguins!)
All attractions are included in the entry price including the Great Woburn Railway and the Swanboats. There’s lots of fun all day long for all the family.
Set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park, Woburn Abbey has been the home of the Russell Family for nearly 400 years and is now occupied by the 15th Duke of Bedford and his family. Built on the site of a Cistercian Monastery founded in 1145, the Abbey was given to the 1st Earl of Bedford in the will of Henry VIII. The Abbey was rebuilt during the 17th century with further redesigning and rebuilding work completed by Henry Flitcroft and later Herny Holland in the 18th century. It houses one of the most important private art collections in the world including paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Van Dyck and Cuyp.
Woburn Abbey is also the setting for the origin of “Afternoon Tea”, a social tradition introduced in the 1840’s by Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke, when she entertained her friends in the Blue Drawing Room. There are extensive informal gardens to stroll around, a fine Antiques Centre with 65 individual shops within a fascinating 18th century setting and the Flying Duchess Pavilion where refreshments and light meals are served.
Situated at the heart of the attractive Georgian village, The Inn at Woburn has been a welcome sight for nearly three centuries. The hotel has been recently renovated and refurbished to maintain its character and charm, whilst ensuring its facilities meet the demands of today’s guest. Few hotels blend the traditions of the 18th century so effortlessly with modern comforts - a perfect base for a long weekend or well-earned break.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| Safari Park (01/03/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Woburn Abbey (03/03/2012 - 03/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Woburn Abbey (04/10/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Safari Park (01/11/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 15:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Countryside Setting
- In countryside
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Establishment Features
- Event Venue
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Concession ticket | £10.50 per ticket |
| Adult - Abbey Gardens & Park | £12.50 per ticket |
| Child 3 - 15 yrs | £6.00 per ticket |
| Disabled visitors | £6.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From the M1 - Follow signs to Woburn Safari Park from the M1 junction 12 or 13.
From the A5, follow signs to Woburn village. Woburn Safari Park is signposted from here.
