Abbeys & priories · East of England
Woburn Abbey
In or near Froxfield.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Ridgmont · 4.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Woburn Abbey, the nearest railway station is Ridgmont, located 4.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is MK17 9PG. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Ridgmont — 4.8 km
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.
- What is 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,
- How do I get to Woburn Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Ridgmont, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK17 9PG.
- Who owns Woburn Abbey?
- Woburn Abbey is owned by Duke of Bedford.
- How do I get to Woburn Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Ridgmont, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK17 9PG.