Herts &amp; Beds


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Don’t be put off by the MK postcode, this historic village – complete with gorgeous Georgian high street, has also held places on <em>The Sunday Times</em>’ &#8216;Best Places to Live&#8217; list, and for good reason.&nbsp;The village boasts numerous high-end shops, pubs and restaurants&nbsp;and has an upmarket, yet local feel. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="664" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/08/Paris_House_Summer1.jpg" alt="Paris House woburn" class="wp-image-60310" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/08/Paris_House_Summer1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/08/Paris_House_Summer1-300x199.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/08/Paris_House_Summer1-720x478.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Paris House</figcaption></figure>



<p>For gastropub grub, there’s <a aria-label="The Birch at Woburn Freehouse (opens in a new tab)" href="https://birchwoburn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Birch</a>, The <a href="https://www.blackhorsewoburn.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Black Horse</a> and <a href="https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/bedfordshire/bell-hotel-and-inn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bell</a>. <a href="https://www.fratelli-italian.co.uk/woburn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fratelli</a> is a good Italian, and you&#8217;ll also find an Indian, Chinese and Thai in town. <a href="https://thewoburn.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Woburn </a>(formerly The Woburn Hotel) has a great hotel restaurant, whilst <a href="https://thenookwoburn.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Nook</a> is a lovely bar for a pre-dinner or social drink.</p>



<p>Or for something super-special, head to <a href="https://www.parishouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paris House</a> on the Woburn Estate to sample executive chef and owner Phil Fanning&#8217;s three AA Rosette-worthy menus.&nbsp;And for an indulgent afternoon tea try <a href="https://woburncoffeehouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Coffee House</a> or <a href="https://www.flootes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flootes</a>, where you can stop off for a cappucino or glass of Champers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>For a beautifully curated collection of high-end interior pieces, pop in to <a href="https://zoohause.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zoohause</a> in its grand building. <a href="https://www.oliviajameswoburn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Olivia James</a> is lovely local florist and for something a little more eclectic check out <a href="https://www.woburn-china.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn China and Gift Shop</a>, <a href="https://antiquesassociationwoburn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Antiques Association</a>, specialist jewellers, <a href="https://www.woolfejewellery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woolfe</a> and bridal store, <a href="https://katejosephbridal.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kate Joseph</a>. Give wine o&#8217;clock an upgrade at <a href="https://thewinecellar.wine/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Wine Cellar</a> where you try before you buy a bottle of something you can’t pick up at the supermarket. There&#8217;s also a great little <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Woburn-Village-Stores-SPAR-100979130243524/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">village store</a> and gourmet goodies galore at the monthly <a href="https://www.woburnvillage.co.uk/woburn-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Food Market</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>Woburn has its own GP Surgery, plus you&#8217;ll find an osteo, <a href="https://woburnosteopaths.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Osteopath</a>s, and a physio, <a href="https://www.juphysiotherapy.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JU Physiotherapy</a>. For your beauty and wellness needs, <a href="https://www.oliviacolecosmetics.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Olivia Cole Wellbeing</a> is your one-stop shop on Aspen Farm in the Woburn countryside, offering everything from permanent makeup and injectables to hormone-targeted nutrition, physiotherapy and even financial planning advice. </p>



<p>You&#8217;ll also find lots of beauty salons and hair dressers in nearby Woburn Sands. And the cherry on the cake is <a href="https://www.aquasana.co.uk/spa-locations/woburn-forest.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aqua Sana</a> – the award-winning spa at Center Parcs Woburn Forest. Want to keep fit? Check out <a href="https://www.cavemanconditioning.co.uk/locations/woburn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caveman Conditioning bootcamp</a>, private gym <a href="https://painofdiscipline.co.uk/the-pod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The POD</a> in Woburn Sands and <a href="https://www.carlycircuitt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carly Circuitt yoga and Pilates</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The village hall with its playground and playing fields is a lively hub which hosts everything from craft fairs to the annual fireworks night. There&#8217;s also a <a href="https://www.woburngolf.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">golf club</a> and village <a href="https://www.opengardens.co.uk/open_gardens.php?id=2217" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">open garden events</a> every June. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/close-up-of-lemur-baby-on-mothers-back.jpg" alt="Lemurs at Woburn Safari Park" class="wp-image-73815" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/close-up-of-lemur-baby-on-mothers-back.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/close-up-of-lemur-baby-on-mothers-back-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/close-up-of-lemur-baby-on-mothers-back-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Woburn Safari Park</figcaption></figure>



<p>East of the village stands the grand <a href="https://www.woburnabbey.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Abbey</a>, still the family seat of the Duke of Bedford. This glorious estate, complete with its beautifully landscaped gardens and footpaths through the deer park, are usually open to the public to explore – it&#8217;s currently closed for a major refurb though so don&#8217;t make a special trip as it doesn&#8217;t reopen until Spring 2026. </p>



<p>You&#8217;ll find tonnes of <a href="https://www.woburnvillage.co.uk/walks-around-woburn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">walks and routes here</a> if you enjoy a good stomp through the countryside. Oh, and did we mention the <a aria-label="Woburn Safari Park (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Safari Park</a>? That&#8217;s one way to get the kids&#8217; vote! Plus there&#8217;s the <a href="https://www.centerparcs.co.uk/discover-center-parcs/holiday-locations/woburn-forest.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Center Parcs</a> at Woburn Forest – a great way to check out the area <em>en famille</em> before you buy! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>Can we better Woburn Abbey, with its wealth of history and Humphry Repton designed gardens? Well, no, but there are a couple of art galleries in town, the artist-run <a href="https://www.woburnartgallery.co.uk/index.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Art Gallery</a> and <a href="https://www.woburnmosaic.co.uk/gallery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Mosaic</a> which runs regular exhibitions and becomes a lounge bar by night, plus the <a href="https://woburnheritagemuseum.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Heritage Museum</a>. Otherwise, Milton Keynes and Bedford aren&#8217;t too far away to get your fix of theatre, cinema and popular culture.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>The average price for property in Woburn is £507, 778 with large (totally gorgeous) terraces and semi-detached houses for between £560,000 – £575,000.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/Woburn-Aspley-heath.jpg" alt="Jacobean house" class="wp-image-83519" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/Woburn-Aspley-heath.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/Woburn-Aspley-heath-800x533.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ain&#8217;t she fancy? This 4-bed detached Jacobean style house near Woburn. <a href="https://finehomesproperty.co.uk/property/4-bed-detached-house-for-sale-in-woburn-road-milton-keynes/544516" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the marker for £1.5m</a>. </figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>None in Woburn itself but <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.larchfieldnursery.com/" target="_blank">Larchfield</a> is just up the road in Woburn Sands and <a href="https://www.aspleyguisepreschool.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apsley Guise Preschool</a> is minutes away too. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>Both <a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/bedford-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bedford School </a>and <a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/bedford-girls-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bedford Girls’ School</a> are nearby, as well as <a href="https://www.webberindependentschool.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Webber Independent School</a>. State option, <a href="http://woburn-lower-school.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woburn Lower School</a> has been assessed as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, whilst <a href="https://www.fulbrook.school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fulbrook School</a> is an all-through option in Woburn Sands. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s a brilliant <a href="https://woburnlido.weebly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lido</a> which has a real community vibe and can be booked for lessons, courses and private hire – pool party anyone??</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>London is 46.2 miles away. Woburn is a 13 min drive to Flitwick Station, with trains taking just shy of 50 mins from there to London St Pancras.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



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