Free House Tour Booklets

Discover our free self-guided captivating house tour booklets.

Visitors may follow the route around the House in their own time with a variety of tour options available. Use our free self-guided special interest tour booklets, ask questions of the Room Wardens and refer to the legends available in every room. You can also purchase the official guidebook or audio tour to ensure you will make the most of the experience.

Ladies of Woburn

A tour book devoted to the ladies who have lived, loved and died at Woburn Abbey over the centuries. Highlights include the stories of Lucy Harrington, who acquired many of the Abbey's paintings; Rachel Wriothesley and Elizabeth Howland, who secured the future of the estate; the tragic Elizabeth Keppel, who died of a broken heart; Georgiana, the Mistress of the Arts; and Mary, the Flying Duchess.

Woburn in the 17th Century

As you walk around the house, find out about Woburn in the 17th Century - one of the most exciting historical times for Woburn Abbey. Life was very political and certainly not boring during the English Civil War. Find out about the family that lived here during that period, their everyday and social lives and how they survived a perilous and uncertain time.

House and Gardens Children's Quiz Trails

Enjoy the many wonders with all the family; there's free quiz guides to the House and for the gardens especially for children so that everyone can enjoy their visit. History, works of art, plants and garden features become fun as children look for answers and discover lots of amazing facts too.

Audio Tour

Woburn is a place full of history, ancient tales and beautiful objects. Purchase an audio tour and unlock further secrets of the history of Woburn as narrated by Lavinia Wellicome , Curator (retired), with an introduction by the Duke of Bedford.

Gardens Trail and Podcast

Take a walk around the extensive Abbey gardens, enjoy the inspiration of Humphrey Repton and follow the Garden Trail Information Boards to find out more about what you can see in the gardens today and what we are hoping to do in the future including plans to recreate part of Repton's original Pleasure Grounds.

Enjoy your visit even more by downloading podcasts narrated by Martin Towsey, Gardens Manager, with an introduction by the Duchess of Bedford.

Groups

For group visits and guided tours of Woburn Abbey and the Gardens please see our Groups Tickets information.