It may be small, but Woburn packs a punch for a day out. If you’re planning a trip to the Bedfordshire village, here’s out five top tips:
Go wild
Woburn is famed for its Safari Park, and no visit to the town would be complete without taking a walk on the wild side. It’s home to over 1,000 animals with both road and foot safari available. Cruise your way through the parkland and feel as though you’ve been transported to Africa as you come face to face (from the safety of the car) with jungle cats, Rhinos, Giraffes, plenty of cheeky monkeys and more. It’s then time to stretch your legs with a stroll that encounters Elephants, seals, more monkeys (well, who doesn’t love a monkey?), lemars, birds of prey and more. The Safari Park is also home to tree top adventure Go Ape. Get your adrenaline pumping as you climb to height and zip through the trees at speed. Whether your five or fifty, it’s a day out not to be missed! For more details visit http://www.woburnsafari.co.uk https://goape.co.uk/days-out/woburn-safari-park
Fine food
The food stakes are high in Woburn. Forget fast food, this is the town to go if you’re looking to give your taste buds a treat. In the town you’ll find plenty of tea shops and cafes, check out The Duchess Tearoom at Woburn Abbey or Woburn Coffee House on the Market Place for afternoon tea. For a succulent dinner you won’t forget in a hurry book a table at the stylish Woburn Brasserie on Bedford Street. The atmosphere is welcoming and the food is heavenly. They regularly host a number of events too so check the website at http://woburnbrasserie.co.uk. Woburn is also home to the Michelin-starred Paris House!
Mini-breaks
With so much to see and do, extending your visit to the Georgian village is certainly worth it. Throughout September and October, The Woburn Hotel is offering a number of overnight breaks. The Safari Break will appeal to those with children which features a stay in a family room plus entry to the Safari park, dinner and breakfast from £290, while those looking for something a little different can opt for the Enigma Break, which offers guests the chance to stay at The Woburn Hotel and visit Bletchley Park, home of the Enigma code breaking machine. Foodies should snap up the hotel’s latest Gourmet Break, which features a two-night stay, dinner at award-winning Oliver’s and Paris House. For more details visit http://www.thewoburnhotel.co.uk/leisure-breaks/.
Adventurous types should head to Centre Parcs at Woburn Forest. The village is nestled in 365 acre forest and is home to a subtropical swimming paradise, sporting activities, and the relaxing Aqua Sana Spa. Details at http://www.centerparcs.co.uk/villages/woburn/
A time gone by
The village of Woburn dates back to the Georgian era with of the town’s pubs a and businesses housed in historic buildings. Admire the architecture with a stroll round the town or visit the Woburn Antiques and Collectors fair, which is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month at the Woburn Village Hall. Woburn Abbey and Gardens is a must visit, and provides a great insight into Woburn’s fascinating history.
Woburn Sands
Head away from Woburn, and you’ll soon discover the delightful Woburn Sands, a small and pretty town on the Beds and Buck border. Here you’ll find some of the best pubs around. The grand looking and stylish Swan (http://www.theswanwoburnsands.co.uk) on the High Street is a favourite for food, and has an impressive cocktail list too! If you’re looking to enjoy the great outdoors, bring your bike and cycle one of the beautiful routes through Aspley Woods.
