Holiday cottages near Woburn Safari Park to rent

Holiday cottages near Woburn Safari Park

Get up close and personal with animals from across the world as you journey through the wild and wonderful Woburn Safari Park. Lions, tigers, elephants and rhinos are just a few of the inhabitants who live in the huge 42-acre wildlife park. Make sure to keep an eye out for the cheeky monkeys who aren’t afraid to introduce themselves by hopping straight onto your car!

You can drive around the Road Safari area as many times as you like. Once you think you’ve spotted most of the animals along the trail its time to move onto the Foot Safari. Here, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep the kids entertained, including mini assault courses, play areas, cafes and a 3D cinema. There’s still plenty of animals to be seen in this area too - lemurs, alpacas, meerkats and sea lions are all waiting to be discovered.

There’s a whole host of other attractions to explore in Bedfordshire so why not make the most of it and stay a couple of nights? You’ve got plenty of options when it comes to choosing a holiday cottage near Woburn Safari Park. From traditional country houses to quaint and cosy holiday homes, you’re sure to find one that suits your tastes and family requirements.

After spending a day at the safari park, you’ll want to try out some of the other popular attractions in the area. From indoor snowboarding and treetop rope courses to the popular Gulliver’s Land Theme Park. There’s even a zoo and animal activity park nearby for those don’t want to end their animal expeditions just yet.

Getting to Woburn Safari Park

You’ll find Woburn Safari Park at the following address: Woburn Safari Park, Woburn Park, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QN.

Travelling by car to Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari Park is approximately one hour away from four major UK cities, including Birmingham, London, Oxford and Cambridge. It’s important to note that you can only access the wildlife park using your own vehicle, making it unsuitable for those travelling by train and bus during their holiday. If you’re travelling from London, you’ll need to take the M1 and exit at junction 13. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Bedford Road and follow the signs to Woburn. For those travelling from Birmingham, take the M6 and merge onto M1, exiting at junction 13. Take the second exit at the roundabout and follow signs to Woburn. If you’ll be coming from Cambridge, the fastest route is via the A428 and A421. Take the ‘M1 South’ exit off the A421 and follow the signs to Woburn Safari Park. From Oxford, travel via the A421 and A5, following signs to Woburn Safari Park.

Towns near Woburn Safari Park

Leighton Buzzard

Located 16-minutes from the park, Leighton Buzzard is a scenic town with a popular steam train railway. Craft beer connoisseurs should make a visit to the local brewery!

Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes is a large town located 17-minutes from the safari park. Within the town, you’ll find a huge variety of museums, bars and restaurants.

Bedford

Located 25-minutes from the park, Bedford is home to historic red brick houses and a pretty waterfront. You’ll find a good selection of cafes and pubs in the town.

Biggleswade

Biggleswade is a town located 32-minutes from Woburn Safari Park. Its picturesque Swiss Garden is a great place to have a picnic during the summer months.

Aylesbury

Aylesbury is a historic village located approximately 35-minutes from the safari park. Here you’ll find a unique selection of shops, restaurants and traditional pubs.

Things to do near Woburn Safari Park

Gulliver’s Land Theme Park Resort

This popular children’s theme park has everything you need for a fun family day out. Kids will love the dinosaur park and variety of rides, such as the jungle river ride and the log flume - among plenty of others!

Go Ape Woburn

Thrill-seeking families will want to make a trip to Go Ape - an adventure park set within the trees. Scale great heights as you take on challenging obstacles and zip lines - just don’t look down!

Snozone

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete newbie to snow sports, Snozone is a great place to test your skills. There’s a range of indoor activities to try out, including skiing and snowboarding courses to suit all ages.

Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre

The Herrings Green Activity Farm is home to a variety of farm animals and birds of prey, including alpacas, shire horses, owls and hawks. Visitors can handle and groom the animals, as well as being able to hop on a tractor for a unique tour of the farm.

Whipsnade Zoo

Carry on your safari tour by visiting the nearby Whipsnade Zoo. Here you’ll find a huge array of wildlife, from cheetahs and lions to rhinos and elephants. Feed giraffes and meet the zoo’s elephants up close with the ‘Meet the Animals’ experience.