Last updated on 04 June 10
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Woburn Abbey Garden

3.7/5 (3 ratings)

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One of the great English parks. The deer park is very large. Woburn is the most fully realised of Repton's projects. A large Red Book was presented to the 6th Duke of Bedford in 1802. Repton proposed a lake, a serpentine river, an American Garden, extensive planting, a bridge, and a Thornery. Today, the Woburn Abbey garden's character is Victorian. There is a hornbeam maze, herbaceous borders, ponds, a woodland garden and a Chinese dairy overlooking a pool. The curved greenhouse is used as a camellia house.

Address - Woburn, Bedfordshire, England, MK17 9WA
Opening times - April to September. Open 11am to 5.30pm. Deer Park open all year except 24th to 26th December.
Admission - Adult House & gardens £12.50, Garden and Deer Park only £4.00
Website - Visit the Woburn Abbey Garden website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Humphry Repton

Humphry Repton

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Reviews and Comments

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almost 2 years ago Maggie Milne said
The Volunteers of Forest of Marstonvale really enjoyed their visit to the gardens. It was made very special by the sevices of Martin Towsey. Since the visit I have had many compliments from our volunteers and all are intending to come again. I don't know if Martin was aware, but we had a lady from "Sight Concern" with us and she was particulary impressed by Martin's commentary.
Thank you again and the bonus of a beautiful day, and the useful gardening tips.

(5.0/5)
about 4 years ago Anonymous said
i work for woburn and its a lovely place but over the years attractions have been taken away but if u like a relaxing place with alot of history its worth a look in .

(3.0/5)
over 4 years ago Midlander said
I had seen this place on telly and expected a lot. But as you can see from the aerial photograph, its not that interesting. It would be better if there was more of Repton's work to see. And if they have the Red Book, they could do it!

(3.0/5)

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