Stay Near Woburn Safari Park
Fun for all the family in Bedford
Woburn Safari Park is just a short 22-minute drive from the Bedford Swan Hotel. Favoured by visitors of all ages across the UK, this 360-acre wildlife reserve has been a staple family-friendly attraction in Bedfordshire since its opening in 1970.
The park offers a choice of up-close animal experiences for the whole family:
- The Road Safari let visitors drive through the park's animal reserves, offering you a unique opportunity to see lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and more up close from the comfort of your vehicle.
- The Foot Safari allows visitors to walk through enclosures on foot, with the chance to catch daily feeding demonstrations for the park's resident lemurs, monkeys, meerkats, sea lions, and penguins.
In addition, the park has plenty of amenities to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. As well as plenty of outdoor and indoor soft play areas for the kids, the Safari Restaurant also offers a wide range of hot and cold food and beverages – perfect for a moment's respite from all the animal action.
Address for your SatNav:
Woburn Safari Park is situated in the village of Woburn, just off Junction 13 of the M1 motorway. For satnavs, enter the postcode MK43 0TU for the best routes.
Directions from the Bedford Swan Hotel by car:
- Drive south out of Bedford and join the A421 at the Elstow Interchange towards the M1, Milton Keynes, and Luton.
- Take the exit towards M1 South, before turning onto Salford Road and following the A507.
- Take the third exit at the roundabout onto Station Road, and follow signs through Ridgmont to Woburn Safari Park.
Woburn Safari Park always has plenty of family-friendly events and activities scheduled throughout the year, particularly during the school summer holidays.
Check out the latest information, events, and ticket prices on the official Woburn Safari Park website.
Fancy something a bit different?
For more high-octane adventures, GoApe Woburn is an exciting zipline attraction situated within the grounds of Woburn Safari Park. Climb through the tree canopy for views over the safari park, and complete the Treetop Challenge course for ultimate mastery of the high ropes.
Keeping your feet firmly on the ground? Pay a visit to the nearby Woburn Abbey Deer Park, where you and the family can take in the natural beauty with kid-friendly hikes during any time of the year.
Room for everyone
Ready to rest your head after a full day of animal adventures? Stay in one of our family-friendly rooms at The Bedford Swan Hotel.
All of our 137 beautifully furnished rooms come with comfortable beds, clean linens, an en-suite bathroom with bath or shower, as well as thoughtful extras including organic tea, hot chocolate, and a range of Soapsmith toiletries.
Our on-site brasserie restaurant, Pen & Cob, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner all week, or for a more refined afternoon tea experience in Bedford, visit Anna's Tearoom for tea, coffee, and a wide selection of homemade cakes and sandwiches.