Events
Saturday 2nd - Tuesday 5th June 2012
Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend at Woburn Abbey
Celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Jubilee at Woburn Abbey.
Please check back soon for updates
Sunday 6th to Bank Holiday Monday 7th May 2012
The Bedfordshire Classic Motor Show
A great family day out at this classic motor show at a classic venue
Now in its 15th year the Bedfordshire Classic Motor Show in 2012 will be set within the beautiful 3,000 acre deer park of Woburn Abbey. A stunning display of classic cars plus lots of fun activities and children’s amusements make this the perfect family day out.
• Up to 1500 classic vehicles, in beautiful surroundings, including Saloons, Sports, American, Commercial, Military, Classic Motorcycles plus Kit, Custom, Replica, PLUS Club Displays. All pre-booked vehicles on display receive a commemorative brass plaque
• Concours judging takes place on Bank Holiday Monday at around 4pm and up to 4 trophies are awarded depending on the size of the classes. All cars on site will be judged!
• Browse and buy from the autojumble (second hand motor related items), trade, general and craft stands that will be available.
• Live commentary by top motoring journalists throughout the day.
• Additional children’s entertainment to keep everyone amused
Bring along your classics!
If you are interested in exhibiting at this years show please call 01527 863770 or visit Classic Motor Show online.
Opening Times
10.00am - 5.00pm,last entry to the Classic Motor Show, closes 6.00pm.
Admission Prices to the Classic Motor Show
Please check back soon for information regarding admission prices for this years event.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 or email to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August 2012
Woburn Abbey Garden Show 2012
The Woburn Abbey Garden Show in partnership with Frosts Garden Centres has a diverse range of plants, free demonstrations and show gardens on display.
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In partnership with Frosts Garden Centres, the Woburn Abbey Garden Show 2012 will be a gardener’s dream!
For the budding horticulturist to the most green fingered gardener this summer’s Woburn Abbey Garden Show is full of inspiring ideas, hands-on help and everything you could want to get your garden flourishing. Set within the beautiful Abbey Gardens, this is a whole day out for all the family too! Packed with interactive gardening activities for children, garden games and lots to discover there is something for everyone.
The very best of everything
With over 90 specially chosen exhibitors from nationally renowned names to local boutique specialists, the very best gardening products and plants will be available; everything from compost and fertiliser, garden furniture, ornaments and games to the best of British locally grown plants and flowers. Furthermore tasty treats will be available from the food hall - introducing to visitors a selection of local suppliers and their produce.
Be inspired by Frosts show garden display and get a new look for your garden
Especially for this event Frosts Garden Centres are delighted to present an amazing show garden to be experienced bursting with colour and texture and enticing garden features to give you with lots of ideas for your own green oasis. In fact if you bring a picture of your garden Frosts Garden Design experts will sketch for you a re-design incorporating their landscaping know-how with your ideas free of charge.
Friendly experts on hand and hands-on demonstrations
With a full programme of talks and demonstrations to workshops and horticultural Q&A sessions with Frosts Horticultural Experts and the Woburn Gardens team – there is no problem big or small that can’t be helped!
An event for all the family
The children’s zone focuses on fun and discovery with outdoor lawn games and lots of children’s gardening activities to get involved in; including planting your own flower seeds to take home and nurture.
There’s also lots of opportunities to relax and have a bite to eat. All tastes are catered for as you enjoy the Gardens view and take time for tea or a glass of something chilled!
Woburn Abbey Gardens
Dazzling with summer colours a visit to the tranquil Abbey Gardens is a treat in itself! The Woburn Gardens team are giving free garden tours or follow the Garden Trail to find out more about what you can see in the Gardens today and for this weekend enter the hornbeam maze that has been amusing guests of the Duke of Bedford since the 19th century*. There is a children’s quiz trail around the Gardens and another one especially for this year’s delightful contemporary sculpture exhibition.
Saturday 18th August 2012 Open from 10.00am, last entry 5.00pm
Sunday 19th August 2012 Open from 10.00am, last entry 5.00pm
On the day ticket prices for admission to Woburn Abbey Garden Show and the Abbey Gardens
Adult £8.00
Senior Citizen £7.00
Child (aged 3 - 15 years) £4.00
Pre-booked tickets online
Adult £6.80
Senior Citizen £5.95
Child (aged 3 - 15 years) £3.40
Frosts Gardening Club members receive discounted entry on production of their membership card
Adult £5.50
Senior Citizen £5.50
Child £2.50
RHS members receive discounted entry on production of their membership card
Adult £6.40
Senior Citizen £5.60
Child £3.20
Separate entry price for admission to Woburn Abbey.
* additional charge of 50p for entry to the maze
We regret that Dogs are not permitted within Woburn Abbey grounds or gardens, with the exception of assistance dogs.
For further information please telephone 01525 290333 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Friday 6th - Monday 9th April 2012
Easter Egg Trail in the Abbey Gardens
Bring the family and search for the Easter Egg Trail signs hidden in the gardens of Woburn Abbey!
Following the success of previous years we will be hosting our Easter Egg Trail again over the Easter weekend from Good Friday to Easter Monday, 10am - 5pm. With various other activites taking place in the Abbey gardens including Face painting ther is something for all the family to enjoy!
Adults and children are welcome, so come and search the 28 acres of informal gardens - are they amongst the trees, in the Bog Garden, behind the 19th century Folly, camouflaged by the spring flowers or hidden next to the Chinese Dairy? There is a special prize if you can find all the signs and complete the tricky question on the Easter Egg Trail form*. (*Abbey staff are happy to assist if required!).
There is a donation charge per entry, with all proceeds donated to Keech Hospice Care (registered charity no 1035089). Keech Hospice Care runs two hospice services - one for adults living in Luton and South Bedfordshire and one for children from across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes. Their aim is to help patients enjoy the highest quality of life, while providing vital support for their family and friends throughout their loved one’s illness and in their bereavement. All of the charity’s services are offered free of charge, every single day of the year. This is all made possible because of the generous support of the local community.
Admission to the Abbey Gardens
Adult £4.50
Senior Citizen £3.50
Child (3 - 15 years) £1.75
Donation per entry for Easter Egg Trail, with all proceeds to Keech Hospice Care (Registered Charity No. 1035089).
Find out more about admission prices to Woburn Abbey and to Woburn Abbey Gardens here.
Sunday 25th November 2012
RNLI Reindeer Run
Join in the pre-Christmas festivities and fun at the RNLI’s Reindeer Run, set in the beautiful deer park of Woburn Abbey.
You can enter yourself, or a team of up to six runners for our 10k or 5k runs. This year, all runners will get a fab RNLI Reindeer Run medal on crossing the line. Every entrant will be given a FREE pair of Reindeer antlers (complete with red flashing nose!) and FREE t-shirt. A hot drink and mince pie awaits you at the finish, plus there’ll be medals for runners, and prizes for best fancy dress!
5k Reindeer Run (age 10 years and over)
10k Reindeer Run (age 15 years and over)
Starts at 10.30am
There will be an entry cost plus all participants will be encouraged to raise as much sponsorship as they can. All funds raised will go to the RNLI to help fund vital training and equipment to enable our volunteer crews and lifeguards to continue to save lives.
So join the stampede and shape up in time for Christmas!
Check the RNLI website for further details or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for a postal entry form.
The RNLI is a registered charity that saves lives at sea. It provides, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the UK and ROI, as well as a seasonal lifeguard service on beaches in the east, north, south and south west of England and South Wales. They continue to rely on voluntary contributions and receive no UK government funding.
In 2008 the RNLI lifeboats and volunteer crews rescued 7,612 people (an average of 21 people every day of the year) and RNLI lifeguards aided 11,027 people during the Summer season.
Sunday 26th February 2012
Meet Peppa Pig & George on the 26th February
Back by popular demand, Peppa Pig and her brother George will be returning to Woburn Safari Park on Sunday 26th February.
After a tour of the beautiful 60 acre safari park and its wonderful array of wild animals, join Peppa Pig and George, from Channel 5 and Nick Jr’s popular TV series, in the Birds in Action theatre where they will be meeting and greeting their fans and posing for photographs at various intervals throughout the day.
For a chance to meet the two cheeky piggies make sure you get down to Woburn Safari Park to experience the fun for yourself and treat yourself and your family to a fantastic day, guaranteed to put a smile on face.
To ensure you don’t miss out on the chance to meet Peppa and George, make sure you have booked your Special Event tickets online specifically for the 26th February in advance. Click here to purchase yours online now.
Woburn Safari Park is also pleased to announce that children under the age of three can visit for free; please bear in mind that you will still need to book these free tickets, purchased from the online booking system.
After your safari adventure you can also enjoy a selection of keeper talks and demonstrations throughout the day in our award-winning Animal Encounters walk through area. Here you can explore Monkey Business, Australian Walkabout, Land of the Lemurs and Penguin World so you really will be spoilt for choice.
Book now to avoid disappointment and ensure you and your little ones enjoy a magical day at Woburn Safari Park with Peppa and George!
Sunday 13th May 2012
Cycletta at Woburn Abbey
Get on your bike and take part in the UK's leading series of women only bike rides.
Cycletta is the UK’s leading series of women only bike rides set in stunning family friendly host venues. There are seven events around the country all at stunning host venues and with spectacular routes. The first Cycletta event will take place at Woburn Abbey on Sunday 13th May 2012. Entries are now open so don’t miss out and enter now!
What Cycletta has to offer
Each Cycletta ride will feature all the unique touches that made the 2011 events so popular. Riders will face a 40km safely managed route on quiet country roads, treat stops will be based along the route, the very popular pamper zone will be based at the finish in the Cycletta Village and all riders will be able to tap into pre-event training advice, cycle fashion wear, and a range of motivational information to make the buildup to Cycletta fun and enjoyable.
Fundraise for Macmillan
Macmillan Cancer Support is delighted to be the lead charity partner of Cycletta. Join Team Macmillan for Cycletta 2012 and help us to provide practical, emotional, medical and financial support that will change the lives of people living with cancer in the UK. There is no minimum sponsorship target and we’ll support you every step of the way with fundraising and training tips. To join Team Macmillan please select to support us when registering for your Cycletta event. For more information about Macmillan and the work we do please visit macmillan online Macmillan Online
Registration Fee £42 for the 40km route
Registration fee includes free entry to Woburn Abbey Gardens on the day of the event.
To find out more about the Cycletta event at Woburn Abbey and to register please visit Cycletta online.
Friday 31st August – Sunday 2nd September 2012
Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters Tournament at Woburn Golf Club
Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters Tournament 2012.
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Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th August 2012
Travis Perkins plc Seniors Masters – Pro Ams at Woburn Golf Club
Travis Perkins plc Seniors Masters – Pro Ams.
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Tuesday 28th August 2012
Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters – Practice Day at Woburn Golf Club
Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters 2012.
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Friday 17th August 2012
Prince of Wales Amateur Challenge Trophies 2012 at Woburn Golf Club
Prince of Wales Amateur Challenge Trophies 2012
A 36 Hole Scratch Tournament Open to Young Men and Young Ladies under the age of 21 years on 1st January 2012.
Please check back soon for updates.
Young_Ladies_Entry_Form_2012.pdf
Young_Men_Entry_Form_2012.pdf
Thursday 9th August 2012
Master the Masters Open Competition at Woburn Golf Club
Master the Masters Open Competition at Woburn Golf Club 2012.
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MASTER_THE_MASTERS_OPEN_MEETING_-_2012.pdf
Wednesday 8th August 2012
Mixed Open Meeting at Woburn Golf Club
Mixed Open Meeting 2012.
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Tuesday 7th August 2012
Ladies Open Meeting at Woburn Golf Club
Ladies Open Meeting 2012.
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Monday 6th August 2012
Seniors Open Meeting 2012 at Woburn Golf Club
Senior Open Meeting 2012 at Woburn Golf Club.
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Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th April 2012
Demo Weekend at Woburn Golf Club
Enjoy a custom fitting from a member of our professional team.
Book an appointment for a member of our professional team, to give you a custom fitting using the latest equipment and GC2 launch monitor.
For further information please contact the Professional Shop at Woburn Golf Club on 01908 626600.
3rd and 4th November 2012
Come and Grow: Winter Project Work
Come along and pick up useful hints and tips from the Woburn Abbey Gardeners as they tackle seasonal gardening tasks.
Throughout 2012 you will have the opportunity to observe the Woburn Abbey Gardens team hard at work as they take on tasks to prepare the gardens throughout the changing seasons. A different subject will be covered each month. Feel free to ask the gardeners questions relating to your gardening conundrums!
Date 3rd and 4th November 2012
Topic Winter Project Work
Location Woburn Abbey Gardens
Timings 10.30am - 12.30pm, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Plus free guided garden tour begins at 1.00pm - an opportunity to find out about the plants, trees and features of the gardens with one of our experienced guides. Tour begins from outside the Duchess’ Gift Shop
Included in your standard Gardens admission price.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 and ask to speak to the Gardens Department or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
6th and 7th October 2012
Come and Grow: Tree Planting
Come along and pick up useful hints and tips from the Woburn Abbey Gardeners as they tackle seasonal gardening tasks.
Throughout 2012 you will have the opportunity to observe the Woburn Abbey Gardens team hard at work as they take on tasks to prepare the gardens throughout the changing seasons. A different subject will be covered each month. Feel free to ask the gardeners questions relating to your gardening conundrums!
Date 6th and 7th October 2012
Topic Tree Planting
Location American Border, Woburn Abbey Gardens
Timings 10.30am - 12.30pm, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Plus free guided garden tour begins at 1.00pm - an opportunity to find out about the plants, trees and features of the gardens with one of our experienced guides. Tour begins from outside the Duchess’ Gift Shop
Included in your standard Gardens admission price.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 and ask to speak to the Gardens Department or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
1st and 2nd September 2012
Come and Grow: Lawn Care
Come along and pick up useful hints and tips from the Woburn Abbey Gardeners as they tackle seasonal gardening tasks.
Throughout 2012 you will have the opportunity to observe the Woburn Abbey Gardens team hard at work as they take on tasks to prepare the gardens throughout the changing seasons. A different subject will be covered each month. Feel free to ask the gardeners questions relating to your gardening conundrums!
Date 1st and 2nd September 2012
Topic Lawn Care
Location The Duchess’ Tea Room, Woburn Abbey Gardens
Timings 10.30am - 12.30pm, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Plus free guided garden tour begins at 1.00pm - an opportunity to find out about the plants, trees and features of the gardens with one of our experienced guides. Tour begins from outside the Duchess’ Gift Shop
Included in your standard Gardens admission price.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 and ask to speak to the Gardens Department or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
4th and 5th August 2012
Come and Grow: Pruning Lavender
Come along and pick up useful hints and tips from the Woburn Abbey Gardeners as they tackle seasonal gardening tasks.
Throughout 2012 you will have the opportunity to observe the Woburn Abbey Gardens team hard at work as they take on tasks to prepare the gardens throughout the changing seasons. A different subject will be covered each month. Feel free to ask the gardeners questions relating to your gardening conundrums!
Date 4th and 5th August 2012
Topic Pruning Lavender
Location North Walk, Woburn Abbey Gardens
Timings 10.30am - 12.30pm, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Plus free guided garden tour begins at 1.00pm - an opportunity to find out about the plants, trees and features of the gardens with one of our experienced guides. Tour begins from outside the Duchess’ Gift Shop
Included in your standard Gardens admission price.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 and ask to speak to the Gardens Department or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
7th and 8th July 2012
Come and Grow: Pruning Box Hedges
Come along and pick up useful hints and tips from the Woburn Abbey Gardeners as they tackle seasonal gardening tasks.
Throughout 2012 you will have the opportunity to observe the Woburn Abbey Gardens team hard at work as they take on tasks to prepare the gardens throughout the changing seasons. A different subject will be covered each month. Feel free to ask the gardeners questions relating to your gardening conundrums!
Date 7th and 8th July 2012
Topic Pruning Box Hedges
Location Woburn Abbey Gardens
Timings 10.30am - 12.30pm, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Plus free guided garden tour begins at 1.00pm - an opportunity to find out about the plants, trees and features of the gardens with one of our experienced guides. Tour begins from outside the Duchess’ Gift Shop
Included in your standard Gardens admission price.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 and ask to speak to the Gardens Department or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
2nd and 3rd June 2012
Come and Grow: Planting Seasonal Bedding
Come along and pick up useful hints and tips from the Woburn Abbey Gardeners as they tackle seasonal gardening tasks.
Throughout 2012 you will have the opportunity to observe the Woburn Abbey Gardens team hard at work as they take on tasks to prepare the gardens throughout the changing seasons. A different subject will be covered each month. Feel free to ask the gardeners questions relating to your gardening conundrums!
Date 2nd and 3rd June 2012
Topic Planting Seasonal Bedding
Location Woburn Abbey Gardens
Timings 10.30am - 12.30pm, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Plus free guided garden tour begins at 1.00pm - an opportunity to find out about the plants, trees and features of the gardens with one of our experienced guides. Tour begins from outside the Duchess’ Gift Shop
Included in your standard Gardens admission price.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 and ask to speak to the Gardens Department or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
5th and 6th May 2012
Come and Grow: Pruning Forsythia/Philedelphus
Come along and pick up useful hints and tips from the Woburn Abbey Gardeners as they tackle seasonal gardening tasks.
Throughout 2012 you will have the opportunity to observe the Woburn Abbey Gardens team hard at work as they take on tasks to prepare the gardens throughout the changing seasons. A different subject will be covered each month. Feel free to ask the gardeners questions relating to your gardening conundrums!
Date 5th and 6th May 2012
Topic Pruning Forsythia/Philedelphus
Location Woburn Abbey Gardens
Timings 10.30am - 12.30pm, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Plus free guided garden tour begins at 1.00pm - an opportunity to find out about the plants, trees and features of the gardens with one of our experienced guides. Tour begins from outside the Duchess’ Gift Shop
Included in your standard Gardens admission price.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 and ask to speak to the Gardens Department or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
7th and 8th April 2012
Come and Grow: Seed Sowing
Come along and pick up useful hints and tips from the Woburn Abbey Gardeners as they tackle seasonal gardening tasks.
Throughout 2012 you will have the opportunity to observe the Woburn Abbey Gardens team hard at work as they take on tasks to prepare the gardens throughout the changing seasons. A different subject will be covered each month. Feel free to ask the gardeners questions relating to your gardening conundrums!
Date 7th and 8th April 2012
Topic Seed Sowing
Location The Duchess’ Tea Room, Woburn Abbey Gardens
Timings 10.30am - 12.30pm, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Plus free guided garden tour begins at 1.00pm - an opportunity to find out about the plants, trees and features of the gardens with one of our experienced guides. Tour begins from outside the Duchess’ Gift Shop
Included in your standard Gardens admission price.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 and ask to speak to the Gardens Department or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
3rd and 4th March 2012
Come and Grow: Pruning Cornus
Come along and pick up useful hints and tips from the Woburn Abbey Gardeners as they tackle seasonal gardening tasks.
Throughout 2012 you will have the opportunity to observe the Woburn Abbey Gardens team hard at work as they take on tasks to prepare the gardens throughout the changing seasons. A different subject will be covered each month. Feel free to ask the gardeners questions relating to your gardening conundrums!
Date 3rd and 4th March 2012
Topic Pruning Cornus
Location Alba, Woburn Abbey Gardens
Timings 10.30am - 12.30pm, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Plus free guided garden tour begins at 1.00pm - an opportunity to find out about the plants, trees and features of the gardens with one of our experienced guides. Tour begins from outside the Duchess’ Gift Shop
Included in your standard Gardens admission price.
For further details please telephone 01525 290333 and ask to speak to the Gardens Department or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Monday 12th November 2012
John Bly presents ‘The Other Side of the Antiques Road Show’
John Bly presents 'The Other Side of the Antiques Road Show'.
John will be drawing on his own expertise and extensive experiences of many years in the antique business. For those of you who are interested in antiques then this talk will be a fascinating insight and a great opportunity to take advantage of John’s knowledge to add to your own interest and know-how of antiques.
John Bly is best known for his appearances since 1978 on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and regularly lectures in Britain, Europe and North America. John also writes for a variety of specialist magazines and has written and edited many books. His in depth-knowledge, enthusiasm and ability as a draughtsman has made him a popular and engaging speaker and raconteur. John is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and was made Chairman of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) in 1999.
The Other Side of the Antiques Road Show
John Bly discusses and illustrates how the experts recognise the genuine article from the fake in the contrasting environments of the television studio and one of England’s greatest Stately Homes, and shows some remarkable discoveries made in both. If you have ever wondered what the experts look for to help the viewer and owner discover an objects true value and history this is sure to interest you.
A morning event, these are informative presentations for a limited number of 40 people for approximately 3 hours (including 30 minute interval) and includes a Q&A session.
Date Monday 12th November 2012
Time Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Finishing at approximately 1.30pm
Price Pre-booked at £22.50 per person (£25.00 on the day)
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for further details about this event or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Monday 15th October 2012
Ian Pickford at Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre
Another opportunity to meet Ian Pickford for his second talk this year.
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Ian will be drawing on his own expertise and extensive experiences of many years in the antique business. For those of you who are interested in antiques then this talk will be a fascinating insight and a great opportunity to take advantage of Ian’s knowledge to add to your own interest and know-how of antiques.
Ian Pickford is the popular silver expert on the BBC’S Antiques Road Show and is also known as the author for the now standard reference book, “Silver Flatware English Irish and Scottish 1660-1980”. He is also the editor of Jackson’s Silver and Gold Marks and is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Freeman of the City of London. Ian entered the silver trade straight from Westminster City School and later became a lecturer for the University of London, the University of Surry, Great Britain’s National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies and also for the National Trust.
Please check back soon for the confirmed subject covered in this presentation.
A morning event, these are informative presentations for a limited number of 40 people for approximately 3 hours (including 30 minute interval) and includes a Q&A session.
Date Monday 15th October 2012
Time Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Finishing at approximately 1.30pm
Price Pre-booked at £22.50 per person (£25.00 on the day)
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for further details or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Monday 10th September 2012
John Bly’s Antiques Masterclass
John Bly returns to Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre to present his Antiques Masterclass.
John will be drawing on his own expertise and extensive experiences of many years in the antique business. For those of you who are interested in antiques then this talk will be a fascinating insight and a great opportunity to take advantage of John’s knowledge to add to your own interest and know-how of antiques.
John Bly is best known for his appearances since 1978 on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and regularly lectures in Britain, Europe and North America. John also writes for a variety of specialist magazines and has written and edited many books. His in depth-knowledge, enthusiasm and ability as a draughtsman has made him a popular and engaging speaker and raconteur. John is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and was made Chairman of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) in 1999.
Antiques Masterclass
John Bly brings to life selected passages from his recent book of the same title and explains the concept behind the publication. This is a fascinating insight to the development of the Englishman’s home from 1515 to 1950. Furniture and objects we take for granted in our homes today have all evolved over centuries. If you enjoy discovering how our forbears lived, there can be no better way than to hear John at this most popular talk.
A morning event, these are informative presentations for a limited number of 40 people for approximately 3 hours (including 30 minute interval) and includes a Q&A session.
Date Monday 10th September 2012
Time Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Finishing at approximately 1.30pm
Price Pre-booked at £22.50 per person (£25.00 on the day)
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for further details about this event or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Monday 9th July 2012
John Bly presents ‘The Origin and Influences of the English Regency ’
John Bly returns to present 'The Origin and Influences of the English Regency '.
John will be drawing on his own expertise and extensive experiences of many years in the antique business. For those of you who are interested in antiques then this talk will be a fascinating insight and a great opportunity to take advantage of John’s knowledge to add to your own interest and know-how of antiques.
John Bly is best known for his appearances since 1978 on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and regularly lectures in Britain, Europe and North America. John also writes for a variety of specialist magazines and has written and edited many books. His in depth-knowledge, enthusiasm and ability as a draughtsman has made him a popular and engaging speaker and raconteur. John is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and was made Chairman of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) in 1999.
‘The Origin and Influences of the English Regency’
John Bly illustrates the style and importance of this brief but exotic period, its ancient foundations and its ever-lasting affects on all walks of life in England and America. We look at later revivals of the style and how to recognise them. Johns talk is a fascinating insight into what was a period of great elegance and invention.
A morning event, these are informative presentations for a limited number of 40 people for approximately 3 hours (including 30 minute interval) and includes a Q&A session.
Date Monday 9th July 2012
Time 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Finishing at approximately 1.30pm
Price Pre-booked at £22.50 per person (£25.00 on the day)
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for further details about this event or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Monday 11th June 2012
Judith Miller at Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre
Another opportunity for you to meet Judith Miller for her second talk this year.
Judith will be drawing on her own expertise and extensive experiences of many years in the antique business. For those of you who are interested in antiques then this talk will be a fascinating insight and a great opportunity to take advantage of Judith’s knowledge to add to your own interest and know-how of antiques.
Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960’s and has since become a world leading expert in the field of antique collecting. In 1979 she co-founded the best selling “Millers Antiques Price Guide” and “Millers Collectables Price Guide” and has since written more than 100 books covering antiques, collectables, architecture and interior design. Judith appears regularly on the BBC’s Antiques Road Show” and lectures extensively at the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Smithsonian.
Please check back soon for the confirmed subject covered in this presentation.
A morning event, these are informative presentations for a limited number of 40 people for approximately 3 hours (including 30 minute interval) and includes a Q&A session.
Date Monday 11th June 2012
Time Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Finishing at approximately 1.30pm
Price Pre-booked at £22.50 per person (£25.00 on the day)
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for details of the confirmed event date or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Wednesday 2nd, 9th and 16th May 2012
Care and Repair of your Antiques
Enjoy this short course over three Wednesday afternoons.
The course will cover primarily furniture and other wood based objects, but pictures, ceramics, glass, fabric and metal objects will also be covered. You will learn how to clean and care for your furniture, what glues and techniques to use for minor repairs, which proprietary cleaning products are safe and which are not and the difference between patina and dirt. You will learn how to repair or disguise minor damage and defects and the principles of ethical conservation, enabling you to make an informed decision when employing a restorer or conservator. The course also covers a variety of materials and surfaces including all the traditional finishes. You will have the opportunity to purchase a pack containing some care and conservation materials.
Spaces are limited to only 15 people for this course, book early to avoid disappointment.
Date Wednesday 2nd, 9th and 16th May 2012
Time 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Price £60 per person
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for further details about this short course or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Monday 16th April 2012
John Bly presents ‘Dining with Antiques, from 1600 to 1900’
We’re delighted to welcome back John Bly to Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre.
John will be drawing on his own expertise and extensive experiences of many years in the antique business. For those of you who are interested in antiques then this talk will be a fascinating insight and a great opportunity to take advantage of John’s knowledge to add to your own interest and know-how of antiques.
John Bly is best known for his appearances since 1978 on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and regularly lectures in Britain, Europe and North America. John also writes for a variety of specialist magazines and has written and edited many books. His in depth-knowledge, enthusiasm and ability as a draughtsman has made him a popular and engaging speaker and raconteur. John is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and was made Chairman of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) in 1999.
‘Dining with Antiques, from 1600 to 1900’
John Bly describes the changes in eating and drinking habits through the formative years of Western civilisation. John discusses wine and food related antiques, what to collect and how to use and enjoy them. Did people really eat sixteen courses at dinner and why is there no such thing as a Lunch Table? Who amongst us doesn’t enjoy good food and drink in good company. John explores the fascinating social development and the objects that developed and evolved over the years.
A morning event, these are informative presentations for a limited number of 40 people for approximately 3 hours (including 30 minute interval) and includes a Q&A session.
Date Monday 16th April 2012
Time Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Finishing at approximately 1.30pm
Price Pre-booked at £22.50 per person (£25.00 on the day)
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for further details about this event or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Monday 12th March 2012
Judith Miller presents ‘Collecting Today’
We’re delighted to welcome back Judith Miller to Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre.
Judith will be drawing on her own expertise and extensive experiences of many years in the antique business. For those of you who are interested in antiques then this talk will be a fascinating insight and a great opportunity to take advantage of Judith’s knowledge to add to your own interest and know-how of antiques.
Judith Miller began collecting in the 1960’s and has since become a world leading expert in the field of antique collecting. In 1979 she co-founded the best selling “Millers Antiques Price Guide” and “Millers Collectables Price Guide” and has since written more than 100 books covering antiques, collectables, architecture and interior design. Judith appears regularly on the BBC’s Antiques Road Show” and lectures extensively at the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Smithsonian.
‘Collecting Today’
This talk follows on from last year’s popular presentation and develops further the subject of collecting. With the plethora of television programs about buying and selling antiques and “collectables” on our TV screens almost every weekday, there is a great appetite and interest in the world of antiques. Judith further explores the world of collecting to help you gain a better insight to the collecting market place. There are countless opportunities for buyers and collectors to make value for money purchases today that can become promising investments in the longer term.
A morning event, these are informative presentations for a limited number of 40 people for approximately 3 hours (including 30 minute interval) and includes a Q&A session.
Date Monday 12th March 2012
Time Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Finishing at approximately 1.30pm
Price Pre-booked at £22.50 per person (£25.00 on the day)
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for further details about this event or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Monday 13th February 2012
John Bly presents ‘The Age of Victoria and the Great Exhibition of 1851’
We’re delighted to welcome back John Bly to Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre.
John will be drawing on his own expertise and extensive experiences of many years in the antique business. For those of you who are interested in antiques then this talk will be a fascinating insight and a great opportunity to take advantage of John’s knowledge to add to your own interest and know-how of antiques.
John Bly is best known for his appearances since 1978 on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and regularly lectures in Britain, Europe and North America. John also writes for a variety of specialist magazines and has written and edited many books. His in depth-knowledge, enthusiasm and ability as a draughtsman has made him a popular and engaging speaker and raconteur. John is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and was made Chairman of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) in 1999.
The Age of Victoria and the Great Exhibition of 1851
Learn about the origin and influences this time had on the English home. John Bly’s talk covers the development of Victorian antiques across the board from machine production to the Arts and Craft movement. This period saw great advances in technology and wealth for the British Empire. John gives you a great insight this era and its important effects, which we can still appreciate today.
A morning event, these are informative presentations for a limited number of 40 people for approximately 3 hours (including 30 minute interval) and includes a Q&A session.
Date Monday 13th February 2012
Time Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Finishing at approximately 1.30pm
Price Pre-booked at £22.50 per person (£25.00 on the day)
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for further details about this event or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sunday 26th February 2012
Wedding Open Day
Join us on Sunday 26th February 2012 for our next Wedding Open Day.
You are invited to attend our forthcoming wedding open day with an opportunity to see The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey, The Inn at Woburn and The Safari Lodge at Woburn Safari Park.
Sunday 26th February 2012
The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey 10.00am to 4.00pm
The Safari Lodge at Woburn Safari Park* 11.00am to 3.00pm
The Inn at Woburn 12.30pm to 4.00pm
*Please note that entry to The Safari Lodge open day is by invitation only, (for 1 car admitting up to 4 adults free). However, as places are limited, they must be booked in advance.
For further information, please contact our wedding team on 01525 292172.
Tuesday 14th February 2012
Valentine’s Day at The Inn at Woburn
Book now for our popular Valentine's dinner and choose from just dinner or an overnighit break at The Inn at Woburn.
Celebrate St Valentine’s Day in style at The Inn at Woburn. Executive Chef Olivier Bertho has created a special four course Valentine dinner. £42.00 per person
Valentines_Menu_2012_Available_Saturday_11th_and_Tuesday_14th_February.pdf
Alternatively, get away from it all and enjoy a one night break for two to celebrate St Valentine’s. Available Saturday 11th and Tuesday 14th February 2012. This break includes a four course dinner for two, overnight accommodation, full English breakfast, flowers, chocolates and Champagne. To find out more about the Valentine’s Break packages on offer please click here.
To book, or for further information please telephone reception on 01525 290441 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Easter Weekend 2012
Easter Weekend Dining at The Inn at Woburn
Join us over the Easter weekend for a range of dining and tea experiences.
Book now for our popular three course Easter Sunday Lunch. A delicious three course dinner is also available in the evening. Alternatively, why not join us for a traditional Easter Afternoon Tea over the weekend?
Easter Weekend Afternoon Tea Available Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th and Monday 9th April 2012.
Easter Sunday Lunch Available in Olivier’s Restaurant. Children up to the age of 12 will recieve a complimentray Easter egg,
Easter Sunday Dinner Available in Olivier’s Restaurant. Children up to the age of 12 will recieve a complimentray Easter egg. Childrens menu will also be available.
Please check back soon for updates
For further information or to book, please contact the hotel on 01525 290441 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Wednesday 31st October 2012
Halloween at The Inn at Woburn
Join us for Halloween at The Inn at Woburn and enjoy a themed 'Dish of the Day'.
Celebrate Halloween at The Inn at Woburn with a special themed ‘Dish of the Day’. Available for lunch or dinner.
Please check back soon for updates
For further information or to book, please contact the hotel on 01525 290441 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sunday 18th March 2012
Mothering Sunday Lunch at The Inn at Woburn
Book now for our popular Mothering Sunday Lunch at Olivier's restaurant.
All mothers will recieve a Mother’s Day gift.
£31.00 per person
Half price for children under 12
For further information or to book, please contact the hotel on 01525 290441 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Mothering_Sunday_2012_Lunch_Menu.pdf
Sunday 18th March 2012
Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea at The Inn at Woburn
Book now for our popular Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea at The Inn at Woburn.
Join us on Mothering Sunday for a delicious Afternoon Tea in the Tavistock Bar and Lounge.
All mothers will recieve a Mother’s Day gift.
£13.75 per person
For further information or to book, please contact the hotel on 01525 290441 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Mothering_Sunday_2012_Afternoon_Tea_Menu.pdf
Sunday 17th June 2012
Father’s Day at The Inn at Woburn
Join us for Father's Day at The Inn at Woburn.
Why not join us for a relaxing Sunday lunch or dinner at Olivier’s restaurant to celebrate Father’s Day.
Please check back soon for updates
For further information or to book, please contact the hotel on 01525 290441 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Friday 30th November 2012
St Andrew’s Day at The Inn at Woburn
Join us for St Andrew's Day at The Inn at Woburn and enjoy a themed 'Dish of the Day'.
Celebrate St Andrew’s Day at The Inn at Woburn with a special themed ‘Dish of the Day’. Available for lunch or dinner.
Please check back soon for updates
For further information or to book, please contact the hotel on 01525 290441 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Saturday14th July 2012
Bastille Day at The Inn at Woburn
Join us for Bastille Day at The Inn at Woburn and enjoy a themed 'Dish of the Day'.
Celebrate Bastille Day at The Inn at Woburn with a special themed ‘Dish of the Day’. Available for lunch or dinner.
Please check back soon for updates
For further information or to book, please contact the hotel on 01525 290441 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Wednesday 29th August 2012
Woburn Abbey Study Day: The Art of the Zen Garden
A study day with a unique opportunity to explore the world of Japan's Zen Gardens.
The Zen gardens of Japan are places in which to meditate. They can be anything from a landscaped garden, complete with waterfalls, to a bed of raked pebbles. This ancient way of gardening goes back to the Zen Buddhist priest-gardeners of the thirteenth century. Based on abstract compositions, relying on simplicity and suggestion, their gardens were designed to liberate the imagination, and provide a starting point in the appreciation of everyday things.
This study day is a unique opportunity to explore the world of Japan’s Zen Gardens including the methods of applying Zen gardening to your own outdoor spaces. Take an in-depth look at both the history of these gardens and the principles behind their design and construction. With demonstrations in the art of Japanese rockwork and a particular focus on the practical aspects of these principles. This study day provides a hands-on guide to the composition of these gardens and their components.
This study day is presented by writer and landscape designer Keir Davidson, author of Zen Gardening.
The Zen gardens of Japan are places in which to meditate. They can be anything from a landscaped garden, complete with waterfalls, to a bed of raked pebbles. This ancient way of gardening goes back to the Zen Buddhist priest-gardeners of the thirteenth century. Based on abstract compositions, relying on simplicity and suggestion, their gardens were designed to liberate the imagination, and provide a starting point in the appreciation of everyday things.
This study day is a unique opportunity to explore the world of Japan’s Zen Gardens including the methods of applying Zen gardening to your own outdoor spaces. Take an in-depth look at both the history of these gardens and the principles behind their design and construction. With demonstrations in the art of Japanese rockwork and a particular focus on the practical aspects of these principles. This study day provides a hands-on guide to the composition of these gardens and their components.
This study day is presented by writer and landscape designer Keir Davidson, author of Zen Gardening.
£30.00 per person
Date: Wednesday 29th August 2012
Study Day Itinerary
›› Tea and coffee on arrival. Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start.
›› Morning lecture: History of Zen Gardens
›› Morning lecture: A case study on the Moss garden at Saihoji in Kyoto
›› Lunch*
›› Practical session
›› Departure 4.00pm
*Please note lunch is not provided, the Duchess’ Tea Room is located onsite or please feel free to bring your own lunch.
For further details and to book your place please telephone 01525 290333 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Wednesday 7th March & 21st November
Woburn Abbey Study Day: Humphry Repton at Woburn Abbey
Take an indepth look at the career of Humphry Repton.
When the 6th Duke of Bedford inherited Woburn in 1802 he commissioned the famous landscape gardener Humphry Repton (1752-1818) to create designs for enhancing the gardens and park land. His ideas were written and illustrated in his ‘Red Book’ of 1805. With the Duke being Repton’s most important client, at a time of declining commissions, the Woburn Red Book is one of his largest works. It also contains Repton’s most ambitious and detailed designs covering the approaches to the Abbey, the lakes and plantings in the surrounding parkland and the formal Pleasure Grounds. Repton himself wrote that his designs “have nowhere been so fully realised” as they have been at Woburn.
On this study day, take an in-depth look at Humphry Repton’s career, what made him such a remarkable and visionary landscape gardener, his techniques and processes and the creations he conceived. Referencing Woburn’s Red Book and Woburn Abbey’s archived journals and account books from 1805 to1810 will give firsthand accounts of Repton’s methods and ingenuity. An exploratory guided walk through the gardens and deer park will reveal how Repton’s designs were implemented, how they have fared throughout the centuries and the restoration and recreation projects happening today.
This study day is presented by writer and landscape designer Keir Davidson.
Study Day Itinerary
Coffee and tea on arrival. Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start.
Morning lecture: Landscapes of the Imagination; the art and gardens of Humphry Repton (1752 - 1818)
Morning lecture: Repton at Woburn
Lunch*
Guided walk through Woburn Abbey’s deer park and gardens with Keir Davidson and Gardens Manager Martin Towsey
Departure 3.30pm
*lunch is not provided, please bring your own lunch
£30.00 per person
Date: Wednesday 7th March 2012 and Wednesday 21st November 2012
For further details and to book your place telephone 01525 290333 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Monday 14th May 2012
Ian Pickford presents ‘Silver and the Social Custom’
We’re delighted to welcome Ian Pickford to Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre to present 'Silver and the Social Custom'.
Ian will be drawing on his own expertise and extensive experiences of many years in the antique business. For those of you who are interested in antiques then this talk will be a fascinating insight and a great opportunity to take advantage of Ian’s knowledge to add to your own interest and know-how of antiques.
Ian Pickford is the popular silver expert on the BBC’S Antiques Road Show and is also known as the author for the now standard reference book, “Silver Flatware English Irish and Scottish 1660-1980”. He is also the editor of Jackson’s Silver and Gold Marks and is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and Freeman of the City of London. Ian entered the silver trade straight from Westminster City School and later became a lecturer for the University of London, the University of Surry, Great Britain’s National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies and also for the National Trust.
‘Silver and the Social Custom’
Ian presents a fascinating insight into how silver objects whether practical or purely decorative developed and became part of the social custom within society. Whether driven by fashion or practicality, silver became widely used for all manner of purposes. In order to appreciate and understand any piece, it is essential to look at it in the context of the social customs and ways of life of the period in which it was made. Only then can the reasons for such things as silver chamber pots, elaborate dressing-table sets and lids on cups be properly understood. Ian’s relaxed and tremendous enthusiasm of the subject is infectious and you are sure to have an interesting and enjoyable time.
A morning event, these are informative presentations for a limited number of 40 people for approximately 3 hours (including 30 minute interval) and includes a Q&A session.
Date Monday 14th May 2012
Time Gates open from 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Finishing at approximately 1.30pm
Price Pre-booked at £22.50 per person (£25.00 on the day)
Please telephone Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre direct on 01525 292118 for further details about this event or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sunday 27th May 2012
British Heart Foundation’s Woburn Abbey Jog
Get your own heart healthy and save the lives of others.
Now in its sixth year, the Woburn Abbey Jog will help the BHF raise vital funds to fight against heart disease. Described by many participants as the hidden gem in their events calendar, the Woburn Abbey Jog has grown year on year, with almost 700 participants taking part last year. Sign up now to be part of this fantastic day.
Do I have to raise sponsorship?
To help the BHF save lives we urge you to raise as much sponsorship money as possible. Go on, dust off those running shoes and help the BHF raise vital funds in the fight against heart disease.
CREATE YOUR PERSONALISED SPONSOR PAGE NOW!
The easiest way to raise money is to set up an online sponsor page.
Simply visit Virgin Money Giving or JustGiving and set up an online sponsorship page to start fundraising now. You will be given a unique web address which you can email everyone you know so they sponsor you online. It’s only a few clicks away!
Entry
Pre-registration for this event is highly recommended to guarantee your place. Registration fee includes entry to Woburn Abbey Gardens for all partcipants on the day.
Participants aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over on the jog.
What’s the route?
Participants can run, walk or jog either 1 or 2 laps of the 5k course. Just please try and raise as much sponsorship as you can to save lives!
The jog starts and finishes from near the main car park of Woburn Abbey, directional signage will be in place on the day to assist you.
Anything else I need to know?
Woburn Abbey is easy to get to, simply follow the brown tourism signs from junction 13 of the M1.
Team entries - each participant is required to complete a separate entry form.
Free water is available for participants on the day.
All participants will receive a free t-shirt and commemorative medal on the day.
How can I enter?
Visit the British Heart Foundation website to register online
For further infromation please contact the BHF Events Team
Events Team (Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00)
0808 100 2109
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