Woburn Abbey
Woburn Abbey is a country house occupying the east of the village of Woburn. Open on specified days to visitors, the historic landscape gardens and deer park are worth visiting. Recently added attractions include Woburn Safari Park, a miniature railway and a garden/visitor centre. Events throughout the year, including classic car shows, open air theatre, charity triathlon and the annual Woburn Abbey Garden Show. www.woburnabbey.co.uk
The Gardens are being redesigned as envisaged by Humphry Repton, Sir Jeffry Wyattville, Percy Cane and Henry Holland. Come to visit and explore the gardens and watch them grow. www.woburnabbey.co.uk/gardens The Deer Park covers 3,000 acres and is home to nine species of deer making it one of the largest private conservation parks in Europe. Take in the scenery and drive through the Abbey and Gardens or enjoy a walk on one of the public footpaths. www.woburnabbey.co.uk/deer-park Woburn Abbey and Gardens, Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9WA E: admissions@woburn.co.uk T: 01525 290 333
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park is a drive through Animal Park, set in 300 acres of parkland, where you can enjoy large animal exhibits such as white rhino, elephants, tigers and black bears. www.woburnsafari.co.uk Woburn Park, Crawley Rd, Milton Keynes MK17 9QN
Whipsnade Zoo
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is a zoo and safari park located at Whipsnade, near Dunstable and is the UK’s biggest zoo where you can meet some of the world’s most exotic animals.
www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 2LF Tel: 0344 225 1826
Danish Camp Riverside Visitor Centre
A Norwegian log cabin surrounded by woodland on the banks of The River Great Ouse in Willington, just east of Bedford. Enjoy the countryside with cycling, walks or a hire a self-drive boat. Freshly cooked food, full menu and teas. www.danishcamp.co.uk Chapel Lane, Willington, Bedford, MK44 3QG Tel: 01234 838709
Forest of Marston Vale
Creation of the Forest of Marston Vale is the largest environmental regeneration project in Bedfordshire, covering 61 square miles between Milton Keynes and Bedford. This is ‘forest’ in a traditional sense; woodland and green space, mixed with farmland, villages and industry. Trees and woodlands create a living, vibrant and dynamic area where people want to live, work and enjoy leisure time. www.marstonvale.org The Forest Centre, Station Rd, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0PR Tel: 01234 767037
Stotfold Watermill
Stotfold Watermill is set in an idyllic setting on the River Ivel. Having burnt down in 1992, it is now a completely rebuilt Grade II listed watermill with three fully accessible floors to view. The Steam Fair and Country Show and other events run throughout the year. Mill Lane, Stotfold, Bedfordshire SG5 4NU Tel: 01462 734541
Bromham Mill
Bromham Mill open Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10am to 4pm from April to autumn. Free admission. Available for group guided tours, baking lessons and craft
activities. Meadow and picnic area, cycling and walking routes. The café sells fresh coffee and home-made cakes. Bromham Mill and Gallery, Bridge End, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8LP www.friendsofbromhammill.org.uk Tel 01234 824330
Jordans Mill
Jordans Mill is a unique food heritage attraction in rural Bedfordshire. Tour the historic flour mill, explore the gardens, meadow and woodland, relax in our Riverside Café and browse the Mill Store. Jordans Mill – not just your run of the mill day out! www.jordansmill.com Jordans Mill, Holme Mills, Langford Road, Broom, Bedfordshire, SG18 9JY Tel: 01767 603940
The Falconry Centre
One of the largest Birds of Prey Centres in the UK with over 300 birds to see. Action packed, fun filled family summer days with lots of new activities. The English School of Falconry, Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Beds. MK45 3DT Tel: 01234 742362 or 01234 742766 www.birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
Stockwood Discovery Centre
The Discovery Centre is one of two free admission museums in Luton. Beautiful Gardens, an award winning display of carriages, extensive local collection and an ever changing exhibition. Children’s playground and Garden Café. Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, LU1 4LX Tel: 01582 548600 www.lutonculture.com/stockwooddiscovery-centre Tel: 01582 548600 www.lutonculture.com/stockwooddiscovery-centre
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