group visits 2014

GROUP VISITS 2014
WOBU R N
A BBE Y
WOBU R N
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WOBU R N
S A FA R I PA R K
woburn.co.uk
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WOBURN ABBEY
explore the
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ABBEY
VALIANT HEARTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Discover Woburn Abbey, the historic
family home of the Earls and Dukes of
Bedford since 1619.
As part of the centenary anniversary of
World War I, Woburn Abbey will be holding
an exhibition exploring and explaining the
roles played during the War by the 11th Duke
and Duchess and the Abbey itself. The Duke
established and paid for a training garrison
whilst the Duchess converted parts of the
Abbey to create one of the most advanced
hospitals of the time to treat wounded soldiers.
Character Days In The House
Classic Car Rally
Father’s Classic Day Out
Open Air Theatre
Country Fair
Tri for Life Triathlon
Tiger Moth Rally
Explore the family’s fascinating stories
set against the backdrop of over
250 works of art displayed in more
than 20 rooms.
Find out how Woburn came to display
the largest collection of Venetian
views by Canaletto; what was so
extraordinary about Duchess Mary;
and which items from the extensive
silver and gold collections are still
used by the 15th Duke and Duchess.
The exhibition will include artefacts,
photographs and archive material telling the
individual stories of men and women, both
local and from the Estate, who in some way
were part of this unique and moving story.
For full event details please visit
woburnabbey.co.uk
Special group rates are available
for event days.
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Abbey group
a guide to
TICKETS
THE ABBEY
include
Free flow visit through the house, read the
room guides or ask questions of the
room wardens
Entry to Woburn Abbey
Entry to the Abbey Gardens and Deer Park, including
The Duchess’ Tea Room, Duchess’ Gift Shop and Pottery
Purchase a guidebook or hire an audio tour
(in English or Spanish) to discover more about
the collection
Woburn Abbey guided tour: Reveals further
secrets of the history of Woburn Abbey, the
stories and details of the collections
benefits include :
Discounted entry for groups of 12 or more paying visitors
Free group organiser pre-visit and free entry on the day
Special interest guided tour: Tailored for
your group if you have a particular interest
in a specific collection or historic era
A £10 refreshment voucher for the group organiser or coach driver
Savings on pre-booked guided tours
Savings on pre-booked refreshments and meals
E AT, D R I N K
and
SHOP
TI M E FO R TEA
LU NCH
On arrival, choose from a selection of teas
and coffees, complemented by a variety of
cakes and biscuits.
Enjoy a two course lunch which comprises
a main course and dessert, select from
a range of hot and cold meals options.
Please contact us for menus. Must be
booked in advance.
Fancy something a little more substantial?
Then opt for a freshly prepared Cream Tea
available from The Duchess’ Tea Room.
Alternatively why not try an exclusive Duchess
Anna Maria Afternoon Tea. Your choice of tea
and coffee is served alongside a selection of
homemade cakes, sandwiches and scones
with jams and clotted cream. Please contact
us to book an Afternoon Tea on 01525 292128
(must be booked in advance).
Refreshments are also available from the
Estate’s hotel – The Inn at Woburn. Please
contact us to discuss your options.
Guided tours last approximately 1 ½ hours
and are also available in French,
German, Italian and Spanish. Tours must
be pre-booked in advance.
the tradition of
AFTERNOON TEA
This English social tradition is said to have been
popularised in the 1840s by Duchess Anna Maria, wife
of the 7th Duke, who entertained her friends
at Woburn Abbey.
Duchess Anna Maria
THE DUCHESS’
GIF T SHOP
Our gift shop offers a variety of high
quality gifts and souvenirs. From our
range of local preserves to enjoy at
home, through to our unique collection
of deer themed homeware, take your
time to select the perfect item.
To help plan your day out, a detailed events programme can be found at woburnabbey.co.uk
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WOBURN ABBEY GARDENS
Stroll through 28 acres of beautiful and varied gardens
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explore the
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GARDENS
EV ENTS
In 1805 the 6th Duke commissioned the famous landscape
gardener Humphry Repton to create designs to enhance the
Woburn Abbey Gardens and Deer Park. 200 years later the
Gardens and Deer Park are open for everyone to enjoy.
Woburn ArtBeat, an exhibition of sculptures
to discover throughout the gardens, running
from 17th April through to the end of
September 2014.
Explore elegant horticultural designs as well as woodland
glades and wild biodiversity areas. Discover the tropical
Camellia House, Kitchen Garden and romantic Folly. The
restoration of Repton’s original Pleasure Grounds continues
today with additions of the Cone House and the Rockery
Pavillion being made in 2014.
Woburn Abbey Garden Show 2014
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2014
Enjoy elegant horticultural designs as well as
the woodland glades and ponds.
Study Day: Pruning and Propagation
Wednesday 1st October 2014
Download the podcasts from our website and follow the
garden trail information boards to find out more.
An RHS partner garden, 2012 Hudsons Heritage Award
Winner and winner of the 2013 Georgian Group Architectural
Awards in the category of ‘Restoration of a Georgian
Garden or Landscape’.
Luminaries Woburnensis
Saturday 15th February 2014
Bat Walk
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Special group rates are
available for events.
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Gardens group
a guide to
TICKETS
T H E GA R D E N S
include
Entry to Woburn Abbey Gardens and Deer Park,
including The Duchess’ Tea Room, Duchess’ Gift Shop
and Pottery
benefits include :
Discounted entry for groups of 12 or more paying visitors
Free group organiser pre-visit and free entry on the day
A £10 refreshment voucher for the group organiser or coach driver
Savings on pre-booked guided tours
Savings on pre-booked refreshments and meals
Gardens guided tour: Find out about the plants,
trees and features of the private and public
gardens with one of our experienced guides
Behind the Scenes guided tour: Covers how
the team care for the gardens all year round,
the plant nursery, compost plant, restoration
projects, ‘tricks of the trade’ and the tool shed
Repton’s Red Book guided tour: Explains in
detail Humphry Repton’s theories, processes
and achievements at Woburn
Hortus Woburnensis guided tour: Follow the
historic route of James Forbes (Head Gardener
to the 6th Duke) as it is illustrated in the book of
Hortus Woburnensis, 1833
Practical Garden Tour: Find out the background
of the gardens on a one hour tour, then get
stuck in with a practical session. Subjects
include ‘Pruning and Propagation’ and
‘Kitchen Gardening’
All Abbey Gardens tours last between 1½ and
2 hours and are on foot. Mobility buggies are
available free of charge, please advise upon
booking (limited availability)
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GA R DENI NG TO U R S
GARDEN SHOW 2014
PR ACTIC A L TOUR
V IP TOUR
Choose one of our standard tours and get
added value for your group with the addition
of a practical workshop. Our RHS trained
gardeners will demonstrate a gardening skill
before giving you the chance to get stuck in
and try it for yourself. Subjects in 2014 will
focus on Pruning and Propagation with the
options of seeds, grafting and cuttings. 2015
will see the addition of a range of Kitchen
Gardening sessions.
Get a unique insight into the Woburn Abbey
Gardens as you explore the landscape
created by Humphry Repton. Beginning with
a drive through the deer park, using the route
of a 19th Century visitor, the exploratory
guided tour through public and private
areas of the grounds and gardens will reveal
how Repton’s designs were implemented,
how they fared throughout the centuries
and the restoration and recreation projects
happening today.
(maximum 8 people)
Whether you are a gardening expert, handy with a
trowel or never potted a plant before, all are welcome
at ‘The Gardener’s Garden Show’. This annual event is
back for its fifth year on Saturday 21st and Sunday
22nd June 2014.
VIP Tours are only available in the months of
July and August, and take place after 6pm –
when the light in the garden is at its best.
To find out more and to book please
call 01525 290333.
To help plan your day out, a detailed events programme can be found at woburnabbey.co.uk
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W O B U R N S A FA R I P A R K
Safari adventures in over 300 acres with amazing wildlife . Get close
enough to touch the A sian Elephants at Elephant Meadow and visit Sea
Lion Cove indoor show and 3D cinema . Plus meet meerkats, mongoose and
porcupines at Desert Springs and meet the curious deer at The Deer Stop,
a brand new station on the Great Woburn R ailway.
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EVENT
HIGHLIGHTS
Explore grasslands teeming with
extraordinary wildlife, travel through
beautiful parkland and spot carnivorous
predators and journey through forests,
inhabited by troops of monkeys – all from
the comfort of your coach!
Look out for our newest attractions,
including Elephant Meadow where you’ll
be close enough to touch the magnificent
Asian Elephants. Take your seat in Sea Lion
Cove for the indoor sea lion show and
exciting 3D cinema experience.
Look out for a new
exhibit, Desert
Springs, in the
heart of the leisure
area, which
is the new home
a mischievous ‘mob’ of meerkats, a ‘prickle’
of porcupines and an adorable pair of
yellow mongooses, named Basil and Sybil.
The Deer Stop is a brilliant new station on
the Great Woburn Railway, which is home
to a small herd of fallow deer. Spot them
grazing in their paddock and learn all
about the history of deer at Woburn on the
fascinating information boards.
Enjoy the full programme of keeper
talks, feeding times and demonstrations,
where you can find out more about the
endangered animals and conservation
work at Woburn.
Elephant BBQ
Sunset Safari
VIP Access All Areas Tour
Elephant Charity Fundraising Event
For full event details please
visit woburnsafari.co.uk
Special group rates are
available for event days
Go online to woburnsafari.co.uk for
more details.
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Safari Park group
a guide to the
TICKETS
S A FA R I P A R K
include
group ticket includes:
Entry to Woburn Safari Park, including unlimited repeat circuits of
the Road Safari; access to the Foot Safari with a range of daily
keeper talks and demonstrations and use of the leisure area,
with lots of great activities included in your ticket price
Book an experienced guide to join
your group on your coach through the
safari reserves.
Learn all about life at the park and listen
to some fun stories about the animals
you will see here. Tours last approximately
60 minutes.
benefits include :
Discounted entry for groups of 15 or more
paying visitors to Woburn Safari Park (travelling in one vehicle)
E AT
and
DRINK
Free group organiser pre-visit and free entry
on the day of your group visit
A £10 retail voucher for the group organiser or coach driver
Savings on pre-booked guided tours
Savings on pre-booked refreshments and meals
A two-course lunch includes
a main course and dessert,
from a selection of hot and
cold meals options
Free parking for your coach or minibus
Special group rates also available on event days
welcome to the
wild and wonderful
WOBUR N E X PER IENCE
LE A R NING
Discover all that Woburn has to offer with a joint ticket for Woburn Safari Park and
Woburn Abbey. Visit both attractions for one inclusive ticket price. Double your enjoyment
with a Safari adventure at Woburn Safari Park and either visit Woburn Abbey and its beautiful
Gardens on the same day or come back another day within the same season.
Children of all ages can enjoy wild and wonderful
learning at Woburn Safari Park, with an entertaining,
educational day. Free educational sessions are available
for all key stages in the new Visitor Enrichment Centre,
with 3D technology, live animals and interactive learning.
- All for one discounted price.
- One organiser and one coach driver go free to each attraction.
for the
A DV EN TUR ER
Bring out your inner ape in our high wire forest
adventure course. Climb up a 30ft rope ladder,
tarzan swing into a giant rope net, then zip wire
through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle
high wire rope bridges.
Go Ape! can be combined with any of the
Woburn group ticket options or enjoyed as a
day out on its own. Please call 0845 643 9215
to discuss your booking.
Children will love all the free activities on site, including
the Mammoth Play Ark - a huge indoor play area, the Great
Woburn Railway, the Swan Boats and the Bobcat Run.
Choose great extras like guided tours or a junior high ropes
course. The learning continues on foot in the Wild World
Leisure Area where they will find monkeys, elephants,
sea lions, birds of prey, penguins and more.
Pre-visit trips and risk assessments are all
available on request. For more details or to
book your discounted tickets please call the
education department on 01525 290991 or
email education@woburnsafari.co.uk
To help plan your day out, a detailed events programme can be found at woburnsafari.co.uk
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Wobur n Abbey
ACCESSIBILIT Y
EVENTS
Please contact us to discuss access
requirements and admission rates for
visitors with disabilities and their carers.
H IGH LIGHTS FOR 2014
There are over 30 returning and new events held at
Woburn Abbey each year.
CON TACT US
Please visit woburnabbey.co.uk/events for the full listing
and contact us to discuss group rates for events.
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LUMINARIES
WOBURNENSIS
01525 290333
A pr i l – O ctober
groups@wobur n.co.uk
Please contact us directly to discuss
your visit and to book.
CHARACTER DAYS IN THE HOUSE
See the gardens in a
new light
Discover our WWI stories
15 th June
21 st a nd 22 nd June
For the latest news and event details
visit woburn.co.uk and sign
up to the Woburn e-newsletter.
Woburn Abbey, Woburn, Milton Keynes,
Bedfordshire, MK17 9WA
FATHER’s
CLASSIC DAY OUT
A classic motor
vehicle show
the
E S TAT E ’ S H O T E L
The gardener’s garden show
1 st O ctober
OPEN AIR
TH EATR E
PRUNING AND
PROPAGATION
Watch a play under the
summer starry skies
A study day for budding
gardeners
The Inn at Woburn is the Estate’s
hotel, located at the heart of Woburn
village. With 55 bedrooms and an
award winning restaurant, it effortlessly
combines courteous service with
modern comfort and facilities.
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Woburn is just over an hour from
London, Birmingham, Oxford and
Cambridge, located just off junction
12 or 13 of the M1 in Bedfordshire.
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Please contact us to discuss the
accommodation and catering options
available for your group.
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