Events
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June
Woburn Through The Ages
An historical multi-period re-enactment weekend in the Abbey Gardens that will evoke the life and times of Woburn.
The multi-era shows and entertainments weave through Medieval, Tudor, 17th and 18th century and Regency period through to the two world wars.
Admission price on the 12th and 13th June 2010
Adult £7.50
Senior £6.50
Child £5.00
Come back soon for further details and to buy discounted tickets online for this event
Friday 2nd - 5th April 2010
Easter Activities at Woburn Abbey
Visit Woburn Abbey this Easter and enjoy a series of mini shows; jester entertainment and an Easter egg hunt in the Abbey Gardens.
Daily children’s activities for all the family will be held throughout the course of the Easter holidays.
For more information; please contact 01525 290333 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July
Woburn Abbey Garden Show
The Woburn Abbey Garden Show in partnership with Frosts Garden Centres has a diverse range of plants and gardening products, free demonstrations and show gardens on display.
Includes children’s entertainments and activities and music throughout the day.
Admission price on 17th and 18th July 2010
Adult £7.00
Senior £6.00
Child £3.00
Come back soon for further details and to buy discounted ctickets online for this event.
Sunday, 14th March 2010
Mother’s Day Lunch at The Safari Lodge; Woburn Safari Park
Book now for our Mothering Sunday Lunch
Book now for our Mothering Sunday Lunch at The Safari Lodge and get free entry for the family to Woburn Safari Park on the day. Our three course carvery lunch is available at 12 noon or 2pm for just £29.50 per adult and £18.00 per child (under 15 years).
To book, or for further information, please telephone The Safari Lodge on 01525 290406.
Friday 9th July 2010
Summer Ball at The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey
The Sculpture Gallery, Woburn Abbey provides a stunning setting for our annual summer ball.
With summer Pimms and canapes on arrival, a four course dinner with coffee and discotheque; it is an event not to be missed.
To book, or for further information, please telephone The Hospitality Department at The Sculpture Gallery on 01525 290333 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
£59.00 per person (inclusive of VAT).
Sunday 27th June 2010
Much Ado About Nothing
Three weddings and a funeral... The Pantaloons put a hilarious spin on the popular romantic comedy.
Price to be confirmed. Further details will be available shortly.
Performed by The Pantaloons theatre company in the Abbey Gardens.
Benedick and Beatrice are sworn to singledom. Their friends have other plans. Fall in love against your better judgement, as The Pantaloons present their own brand of open-air Shakespeare mayhem. Family-friendly fun with live music and audience participation!
General Information
This is an afternoon performance.
This is an open-air performance for an audience of up to 500 and we encourage audience members to bring along low back seating or rugs and a picnic hamper full to bursting and a glass of something chilled.
There is an interval during the performance and refreshments are available.
The performance will take place in all but the worst weather – come prepared!
Sunday 2nd May and Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010
The Bedfordshire Classic Motor Show
A classic motor show at a classic venue
• Hundreds of 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 the Bank Holiday Monday at around 4pm and up to 4 trophies are awarded depending on the size of the classes.
• Browse and buy from the autojumble (second hand motor related items), trade, general and craft stands that will be available.
• Commentary will be by top motoring journalists throughout the day.
• Additional children’s entertainment to keep everyone amused!
Admission charge to be confirmed.
Sunday 15th August 2010
Festival of Transport
Over 300 vehicles of all shapes and sizes will gather in the glorious setting of Woburn Abbey Deer Park.
Admission charge to be confirmed.
10.00am - 4.00pm
This popular annual event is great for families and vintage vehicle enthusiasts alike. The lovingly restored vehicles will compete within their own categories and for the overall champion of the show, with the prize-giving ceremony at 3.30pm.
Vehicles include steam engines, motorbikes, cars including Model T Fords, lorries, buses and many more.
April 4, 2010
Easter Weekend at Oliviers Restaurant
Book now for our popular four 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?
Join us over the Easter weekend for a range of dining and tea experiences.
Easter Weekend Afternoon Tea is available Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd, Sunday 4th and Monday 5th April for just £12.95 per person.
Easter Sunday Lunch from £29.95 per adult and £15.00 per child under 12 years.
Easter Sunday Dinner from £27.95 per adult and £14.00 per child under 12 years.
March 14, 2010
Mothering Sunday at Oliviers Restaurant
Book now for our popular Mothering Sunday Lunch. Our delicious four course lunch also includes a gift for all mothers. A three course dinner is also available in the evening.
Join us on Mothering Sunday for Lunch or Dinner at Oliviers Restaurant, The Inn at Woburn.
Lunch from £35.95 per person and half price for children under 12 years.
Dinner from £27.95 per person for three courses or £22.95 per person for two courses and half price for children under 12 years.
For more information or to book, please contact Sam Bertho on 01525 290441 or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Wednesday 28th April 2010
Day hosted by Head Professional, Luther Blacklock
Woburn is offering the opportunity for golfers to come along and enjoy a day hosted by Head Professional, Luther Blacklock, Master PGA Professional.
Due to adverse weather conditions the original date of 25th February has been postponed until Thursday 28th April.
Cost £300 per day for a fourball to include:
From 8.30am – Registration, coffee, bacon rolls and a warm up on the range supervised by Luther
9.30am – Golf Clinic with Luther
10.15am – Shotgun Start
Approximately 3.00pm – A two course lunch with a talk from Luther followed by Questions and Answers
For further information and to make a booking please contact our Sales Team on 01908 370756
During April & August 2010
Woburn Open Competitions (2010) and Prince of Wales Amateur Challenge Trophies
Following the popularity and success of the Open competitions held in 2009 they will be repeated again in 2010 on the following dates:
Tuesday 6th April - Family Four Ball Competition
Wednesday 7th April - AM/AM Competition
Monday 9th August – Senior Open
Tuesday 10th August – Ladies Open (Fully Subscribed)
Wednesday 11th August – Mixed Open (Fully Subscribed)
Thursday 12th August – Men’s Open
Friday 13th August – Master the Masters (Visitor Golf Day)
Additonal dates in October will be available soon together with full details and entry forms.
Download the entry forms below:
Senior Mens Open August 2010 Entry Form
Mens Open August 2010 Entry Form
Master the Master August 2010 Entry Form
Prince of Wales Amateur Challenge Trophies
Two 36 hole, open scratch strokeplay tournaments for young men (played over the Duchess’ course) and for young ladies (played over the Duke’s course) who were under 21 years of age on 1st January 2010.
For further information and an entry form:
Download the Prince of Wales Poster
Download an entry form - Ladies
Saturday 29th - Bank Holiday Monday 31st May 2010
The Bedfordshire Craft and Food Fair
An established quality craft and food fair combined with demonstrations of rural skills and specialist craft displays.
10.00am to 6.00pm daily
Prices to be confirmed.
The scope of this show will be wide, with all manner of demonstrations taking place. The quality crafts will still take centre stage with the exclusive list of the finest craftsmen, artists and designers in the Country exhibiting.
Specialist demonstration area includes:
Glassblowing, Cross Stitch, Chainsaw Carving demonstration, Pottery Workshops, Basket Making, Bodging, Bee Keeping, Lace Making, Bobbin Making, Blacksmith, Walking Sticks, Wood Carving, Calligraphy, Jewellery Making, Chair Making, Caricaturist, Spoon Carving, Silk Painting, Quilting, Textiles, Make a Pot
Specialist attractions include:
Falconry, Ferret Racing, Archery, Make and Take, Marionettes
Please note that Tesco clubcard deal vouchers are for admission to Woburn Abbey only and cannot be used for admission to events, including Craft Shows.
Saturday 19th June 2010
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Performed by The Chapterhouse Theatre Company in the gardens of Woburn Abbey.
Gate open from 6.00pm, performance begins at 7.00pm
Prices to be confirmed.
Introduction
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s glorious romantic comedy, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. This magical evening is simply the best in family entertainment as flitting fairies, forest bound lovers and raucous tradesmen all join to create the perfect summer evening.
Allow the mischievous Robin Goodfellow to spirit you away into the Athenian forest as Shakespeare’s verse weaves its magic over you. Alive with magnificent costumes, wonderful sets and a musical score composed especially for Shakespeare’s beautiful language, Chapterhouse presents Shakespeare’s renowned romantic comedy in one of the UK’s most awe-inspiring venues. Enjoy a relaxed summer’s evening as the lovers’ tale of romance, woe, magic and excitement plays out before you, and the misadventures of Bottom’s troop of mechanicals create all sorts of fun and frolics that are sure to delight all the family. Picnic in the magical surroundings of beautiful gardens and enjoy a wonderful evening of theatre under the stars.
About the play
Theseus (the Duke of Athens) announces he will marry Hippolyta, the queen of the Amazons. He hears Egeus’ complaint that his daughter Hermia refuses to marry his chosen suitor, Demetrius, since she’s in love with Lysander, who Egeus dislikes. Theseus declares Hermia must marry Demetrius, or choose between death and joining a nunnery. Lysander instructs Hermia to flee to the forest with him…
Meanwhile, Quince, Bottom, Flute, Starveling, Snug, and Snout organize a play to be performed at Theseus’ wedding.
Elsewhere in the forest, Oberon (the King of the Fairies) argues with Titania (the Fairy Queen) that he should have her orphan child as his page. Titania objects, asserting she is queen. To obtain the boy, Oberon orders the fairy Puck to obtain a flower from Cupid that causes anyone to love the first person a person sees. Oberon plans to give it to Titania, so she’ll love a vile thing and give him the child. There follow beautifully crafted mistakes and confusions, complications and misunderstandings, allowing the wonderful complexity of the play to develop.
About Chapterhouse Theatre Company
Chapterhouse Theatre Company enters its 11th season of touring open-air theatre at some of the most beautiful country houses, castles and heritage sites across the UK and Ireland. The company has establsihed iteself as one of the most successful and acclaimed touring company’s in the country. With a large cast, traditional costume and an original music score their open-air theatre performances are an enjoyable and memorable experience for audiences.
General Information
This is an open-air performance for an audience of up to 500 and we encourage audience members to bring along low back seating or rugs and a picnic hamper full to bursting and a glass of something chilled.
There is an interval during the performance and refreshments are available.
Total running time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, including the interval.
The performance will take place in all but the worst weather – come prepared!
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