Overview
Enjoy Woburn Abbey and Woburn Safari Park before heading for Sundon Hill Country Park. Marvel at the gardens and sculptures of Wrest Park before pausing at the Warden Vineyard. Tour the Shuttleworth Collection before visiting Jordan’s Mill. Relax at The Lodge at RSPB before arriving at Moggerhanger Park.
Woburn
The village of Woburn is just a short drive from Woburn Abbey where you can visit the world famous art collection, the gardens and the deer park. At Woburn Safari Park you can drive through the park amongst the animals before taking a picnic and exploring some of the other attractions.
Sundon
Sundon Hills Country Park is one of the highest points in Bedfordshire with panoramic views of the countryside. Relax and take a walk on one of the trails and if you are lucky you might spot some of the local wildlife
Bedford
Enjoy shopping at Riverside on the banks of the Great Ouse. At nearby Silsoe, explore the Wrest Park Estate. Stunning French, Italian, Dutch and English gardens combine to cover 90 acres whilst woodland walks offer peace and quiet. Take a visit to the sculpture gallery housed in the old dairy or browse the archaeological collection.
Biggleswade
Visit the world famous historic Shuttleworth Collection home to aircraft, motor vehicles, motorcycles and agricultural vehicles from through the ages. Stroll the magnificent Swiss Garden, now restored to its former glory.
Langford
Just 3 miles from Biggleswade on the banks of the River Ivel, you can tour Jordan’s Mill – the last working flourmill in Bedfordshire. Outside you can explore the gardens, mill meadow, woodlands, café and mill shop.
Sandy
The small market town of Sandy is home to The Lodge, headquarters of the RSPB. Visit the nature reserve and gardens to explore 5 miles of trails and spot the wildlife. You can also see the Iron Age banks and ditches at Galley Hill.
Moggerhanger
Set in 33 acres of parkland and woodland, Moggerhanger Park is a Grade 1 listed Georgian historic house. Check the schedule for a variety of events throughout the year including house tours.