Museums & Galleries · Bedfordshire
Woburn Heritage Museum
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Photo: Chris Nyborg (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Museum set inside the historic Old St Mary's Church
- Explore local history, artefacts and stories of local people
- Discover the people and places that shaped the village
- Friendly volunteers on hand to welcome visitors
Woburn Heritage Museum is a small, free-entry museum set inside the beautiful Old St Mary's Church in the heart of Woburn. Inside you'll find local history, artefacts and stories of the people who shaped the village, presented by friendly volunteers in a warm, welcoming space. It's ideal for a short, enriching visit, whether you're exploring the village, nearby attractions, or tracing your family roots. Note that the museum is seasonal, open from April to September and weekends only in October, closed from November to March. The attraction sits in Woburn, Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of Aspley Guise station, and there are 20 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it a convenient stop if you're basing yourself nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- 1 April to 30 September, weekends only in October; closed November to March
- Time needed
- Perfect for a short visit
- Booking
- Free entry, donations welcome
- Best for
- Visitors exploring the village or researching local roots
From the attraction's own website on 19 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Best Western Moore Place Hotel
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Woburn Heritage Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Aspley Guise 2.2 miles
- Woburn Sands 2.5 miles
- Ridgmont 2.8 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page