Woburn Abbey (/ ˈ w oʊ b ər n /), [n 1] [3] occupying the east of the village of Woburn, Bedfordshire, England, is a country house, the family seat of the Duke of Bedford.

Set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park, with 10 species of deer roaming free, Woburn Abbey has been the home of the Dukes of Bedford for nearly 400 years. Today it is occupied by the 15th Duke and his family. Woburn was set out and founded as a Cistercian abbey in 1145.

Explore the Woburn attractions, including 22 rooms at Woburn Abbey, over 28 acres of Humphrey Repton inspired gardens, and 3,000 acres of deer park.

Explore the Woburn attractions, including 22 rooms at Woburn Abbey, over 28 acres of Humphrey Repton inspired gardens, and 3,000 acres of deer park.

Woburn Abbey has been home of the Dukes of Bedford for over 300 years and is now lived in by the present Duke's heir, the Marquess of Tavistock and his family, in the Family Rooms.

Woburn Abbey, seat of the dukes of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Eng., with a house that was rebuilt from a medieval Cistercian abbey by Henry Flitcroft (in 1747–61) and Henry Holland (in 1787–88). Its approximately 3,000-acre (1,000-hectare) park is the home of a magnificent collection of rare.

A guide to Woburn Abbey, one of the top stately homes in England, home to the Dukes of Bedford and the world famous Woburn Safari Park.

Mar 1, 2013 · A house fit for royalty, a wartime hospital, the home to a remarkable collection of art and a stunning example of Palladian architectural style – Woburn Abbey has been all these things and more over the past 400 years.

Sep 19, 2014 · Woburn Abbey is one of the many jewels in the crown of England’s state homes. It occupies the east end of the village of Woburn, Bedfordshire and is the current home of the Duke of Bedford. It is a unique estate that is surrounded by a visitor center, Centre Parcs village, safari park, and a miniature railway system.

Sep 14, 2018 · Woburn Abbey has belonged to the Russell family since the mid 16th century. It is the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Bedford and houses exquisite treasures of British history – including The Armarda Portrait of Elizabeth I, on display in The Long Gallery.