Woburn Abbey
Address: Woburn Abbey, Woburn, Beds
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Tel No: 01525 290333
Price: Adults: £10.50, Conc: £9.50, Child (5-15): £6
Opening: See website for details
Set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park, Woburn Abbey has been the home of the Russell Family for nearly 400 years and is now occupied by the 15th Duke of Bedford and his family. Built on the site of a Cistercian Monastery founded in 1145, the Abbey was given to the 1st Earl of Bedford in the will of Henry VIII. The Abbey was rebuilt during the 17th century with further redesigning and rebuilding work completed by Henry Flitcroft and later Henry Holland in the 18th century. It houses one of the most important private art collections in the world including paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Van Dyck and Cuyp. The treasures of Woburn are acknowldeged as one of the finest private collections in England. Woburn Abbey is also the setting for the origin of “Afternoon Tea”, a social tradition introduced in the 1840’s by Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke, when she entertained her friends in the Blue Drawing Room. There are extensive informal gardens to stroll around, a fine Antiques Centre with 65 individual shops within a fascinating 18th century setting and the Flying Duchess Pavilion where refreshments and light meals are served.
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Tel No: 01525 290333
Email: admissions@woburnabbey.co.uk
Web: www.discoverwoburn.co.ukPrice: Adults: £10.50, Conc: £9.50, Child (5-15): £6
Opening: See website for details
Set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park, Woburn Abbey has been the home of the Russell Family for nearly 400 years and is now occupied by the 15th Duke of Bedford and his family. Built on the site of a Cistercian Monastery founded in 1145, the Abbey was given to the 1st Earl of Bedford in the will of Henry VIII. The Abbey was rebuilt during the 17th century with further redesigning and rebuilding work completed by Henry Flitcroft and later Henry Holland in the 18th century. It houses one of the most important private art collections in the world including paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Van Dyck and Cuyp. The treasures of Woburn are acknowldeged as one of the finest private collections in England. Woburn Abbey is also the setting for the origin of “Afternoon Tea”, a social tradition introduced in the 1840’s by Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke, when she entertained her friends in the Blue Drawing Room. There are extensive informal gardens to stroll around, a fine Antiques Centre with 65 individual shops within a fascinating 18th century setting and the Flying Duchess Pavilion where refreshments and light meals are served.
