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Woburn Abbey


Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9WA

t:01525 290333
e:enquiries@woburnabbey.co.uk
w:www.discoverwoburn.co.uk

Set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park, with 10 species of deer roaming free, Woburn Abbey has been the home of the Dukes of Bedford for nearly 400 years. Today it is occupied by the 15th Duke and his family.



The Abbey lies at the heart of an Estate whose activities are many and varied. Woburn is a special place full of history, ancient tales and beautiful objects.

Visitor Opening TimesBack to top


Abbey: Please telephone or visit our website for details. Deer Park: All year: daily 10am-5pm (except 24-26 Dec). Antiques Centre: All year: daily 10am - 5.30pm (except 24 - 26 Dec).

Please contact the property for up to date opening times

Wedding FacilitiesBack to top

We can offer you a choice of three special and distinctive locations:



*Set in the picturesque village of Woburn, part of the Woburn Abbey Estate, The Inn at Woburn is a seventeenth century coaching inn. Tastefully modernised and yet retaining it's old world charm and elegance, the hotel can cater for up to 80 guests for a wedding breakfast and has 51 bedrooms and 7 individual character cottage suites.



* The Sculpture Gallery is situated within the Grounds and Deer Park of Woburn Abbey, with access to the private Rose Gardens of the Duke and Duchess of Bedford. We can accommodate up to 250 guests for a sit down meal. All catering for the Sculpture Gallery is carried out by our own staff under the supervision of the Catering Manager. Our kitchens use only fresh produce selected from local markets. A full range of menus is available to you, including Kosher, and we pride ourselves on our flair and imagination but can also provide menus to your own exact requirements.



* Set in the heart of the leisure area, within the 350 acres of the award winning Safari Park, the Safari Lodge is a purpose built facility for exciting events. The Lodge is based on an African hunting lodge with its pitched wooden ceiling, its attractive veranda and views over Swan Lake and surrounding parkland.



Please visit www.woburn-hospitality.co.uk for further information.

Corporate FunctionsBack to top

We can offer you a choice of four special and distinctive locations:



* The Inn at Woburn, The Sculpture Gallery and the Safari Lodge (see Wedding Facilities above) plus Woburn Golf Club.



Please visit www.woburn-hospitality.co.uk for further information.

Visit www.discoverwoburn.co.uk for more information

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