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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- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
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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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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
- Address
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- 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, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.9831°, -0.5968°.
- Who owns Woburn Abbey?
- Woburn Abbey is owned by Duke of Bedford.