Enquiries
Please contact the Groups Booking Department for more information or to make your booking.
01525 290333
groups@woburn.co.uk
Group Visits
Whether you are a coach operator, school, college, or special interest group, we invite you to join us at Woburn. We can combine any tour option and tailor it just for your group to ensure your group visit is a day to remember.
Woburn Abbey
Set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park, Woburn Abbey has been home to the Dukes of Bedford for over 300 years and is now occupied by the 15th Duke and his family. Enjoy stunning works of art, recognised as one of the world’s finest private collections, including famous pieces by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Van Dyck, Cuyp and Gower and the largest collection of Venetian views painted by Canaletto in the UK, second only to the Royal Collection. View captivating antiques and personal items treasured throughout the centuries. Discover fascinating Woburn and its part in English history, the origins of Afternoon Tea and tour the peaceful gardens.
Touring the Abbey covers three floors, including the Gold and Silver Vaults. Within the grounds there are 22 acres of gardens, the superb Woburn Abbey Antiques Centre (covering 11,000 sq ft, representing over 40 dealers), the Pottery, the Duchess’ Gift Shop and the Duchess’ Tea Room. Designated picnic areas within the park and grounds are available.
Woburn Abbey Gardens
The tranquil Abbey Gardens were the inspiration of Humphry Repton, the famous landscape gardener of the early 19th century. Enjoy both formal and natural garden environments: from manicured lawns and flower beds to woodland, glades and lakes. Follow the Garden Trail to find out more about what you can see in the gardens today and the redevelopment over the past five years to recreate and replant Repton’s original features and themed garden areas.
2010 is the 200th anniversary of the completion of Repton’s plans at Woburn Abbey. The official opening of the restoration of his original Pleasure Grounds and a season of special events will commemorate this exceptional occasion. This will include a new exhibition on Repton, opening a section of the private gardens, entry to the 19th century Hornbeam Labyrinth and masterclass sessions (selected dates).
Woburn Safari Park
With over 800 animals, Woburn Safari Park is a full day out for all ages and all the attractions are included in the entry price. Combine the experience of the Safari drive with the fun and close animal encounters of the Wild World Leisure Area. Meet the animals in Land of the Lemurs, Australian Walkabout and Animal Encounters and the lorikeets in Rainbow Landing. Children can let off steam in the Mammoth Play Ark (an indoor soft play area), the adventure playgrounds, on the swan boats or by taking a ride on the Great Woburn Railway.
2010 is the 40th anniversary of the Safari Park and visitors will be able to join in the celebrations with a series of special events throughout the year.
The Woburn Experience Ticket
Experience all that Woburn has to offer with our joint ticket to Woburn Abbey and Gardens and Woburn Safari Park. Visit the award winning Safari Park for the exciting thrill of going on safari. Tour one of the great Treasure Houses of England and saunter through the serene Abbey Gardens. Available to pre-booked groups only.
Pre-book Extras at Discounted Rates
Make great savings on our Safari Guide Book, Abbey Audio Tour and Abbey Guide Book when you pre-book your group visit.
Group Lunches, Food and Drink
Whether you want a hot meal, a snack, afternoon tea or an overnight stay there are many different options for group bookings at Woburn. Group lunches can be booked in the Safari Restaurant, Duchess Tea Room or at the award-winning Olivier’s Restaurant at the Inn at Woburn.
Accommodation
Situated in the heart of the attractive Georgian Village, the Inn at Woburn provides a convenient place to meet and offer high standards of service and hospitality. The Inn has 50 bedrooms and 7 cottages.
Plan Your Visit
Already coming on a group visit/tour? Plan your visit and make sure you don’t miss a thing.
What's On
Concerts, rallies, fairs and displays....Woburn is renowned for its full and varied calendar of events throughout the year and offers entertainment to suit all ages, tastes and interests.