Museums · South East England
Woburn, Bedfordshire
In or near Aspley Heath.
Woburn, Bedfordshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Aspley Guise · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Woburn, Bedfordshire is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Woburn Heritage Museum is located in the historic Old St Mary’s Church and showcases the local history of Woburn. Visitors can explore various artefacts and stories that reflect the village's heritage.
Place summary
Woburn, located in Bedfordshire, is a museum situated in the West Midlands. It features a collection of artefacts and exhibits that reflect the local history and culture. The museum is housed in a notable building that contributes to its historical significance.
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Background
History
]] Woburn was first recorded as a hamlet in 969 and is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. It is best known as the location of Woburn Abbey (a stately home) and Woburn Safari Park. The abbey was founded by Cistercian monks in 1145 and granted to the first Earl of Bedford in 1538 after the dissolution of the monasteries. The town may have been called "Woburne Chapell" in medieval times, in order to distinguish it from the abbey. Woburn has been burned down and rebuilt three times. A medieval chimney fire spread owing to the prevalence of thatched roofs and closely built houses. Then, during the English Civil War, the Cavaliers burned down much of the town and in 1724 a third fire destroyed…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9883, -0.6194
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Woburn
- Postcode
- MK17 9PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Aspley Guise — 3.8 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays to Fridays 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm; Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm; closed November to March
- Official site
- www.woburnheritagemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Woburn, Bedfordshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woburn, Bedfordshire?
- Woburn, Bedfordshire is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK17 9PZ), in the parish of Woburn.
- What is Woburn, Bedfordshire?
- Woburn, Bedfordshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woburn, Bedfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Aspley Guise, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK17 9PZ.
- How do I get to Woburn, Bedfordshire?
- The nearest railway station is Aspley Guise, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK17 9PZ.