The Historic Woburn Estate Encompasses: WOBURN ABBEY AND GARDENS The Abbey has been the home of the Earls and Dukes of Bedford, one of England's most powerful families, since the 1620s. It is currently the home of the 15th Duke and Duchess of Bedford and their children. The Abbey is set within 3,000 acres of Deer Park and home to nine free roaming species of deer. It first opened to the public in 1955 and has welcomed visitors from all over the globe ever since. The Abbey’s captivating rooms and fascinating antiques show a personal side to a public family that has been instrumental in many significant periods of English history. WOBURN SAFARI PARK Opened in 1970, Woburn Safari Park is one of the UK’s oldest wild animal parks and has over 1,000 wild animals roaming in more than 300 acres of beautiful parkland. WOBURN GOLF CLUB Woburn Golf Club has three tournament hosting golf courses, namely the Duke’s, Duchess’ and Marquess’ courses. Since hosting the Dunlop British Masters in 1979, more than fifty professional tournaments have been played over the three courses at Woburn. FARMING, FORESTRY & PROPERTY The Bedford Estates also includes farming and forestry interests, and property holdings in the picturesque Georgian village of Woburn. THE BEDFORD ESTATES, LONDON The Bedford Estates has owned, developed and managed much of Bloomsbury, London WC1, since 1669.