Woburn Sands, Bedfordshire

Flower Delivery to Woburn Sands with Clare Florist

Located six miles south-east of Milton Keynes, Woburn Sands is a small town named as such due to it standing mostly on sandy soil. To the south, there is a lovely wooded and heather-clad expanse that also has sandy paths that go on for miles and miles. This path extends into the locality known as Aspley Heath.

The village of Aspley Guise in Bedfordshire merges with Woburn Sands. The small town of Woburn lies two miles to the south and features an unspoilt Georgian centre.

Located close by is Woburn Abbey, which is the ancestral house of the Dukes of Bedford and contains a large safari park. Both the abbey and the park are open to the public for most of the year.

What Woburn Sands prides itself in is the multitude of activities it has to offer – both for children, adults and even senior citizens.

HISTORY OF WOBURN SANDS

The Iron Age marks the earliest evidence of settlement area as a hill fort from the era is located to the south-west of town.

It became part of the parish of Wavendon when it was developed into a hamlet. It became a separate civil parish in 1907. Woburn Sands became a town in its own right under the Local Government Act 1972.

Hogsty End was the original name for the village. It was one of the four “ends” of Wavendon, the others being Church End, Cross End and Lower End. However, the name fell out of favour during the Victorian times.

A local story says that a schoolmaster was unable to attract students to his Hogsty End Academy which prompted the name change.

The name the village uses now – Woburn Sands – is related to Woburn in Bedfordshire. It's sandy soil is also a result of being close to the Greenland Ridge, which is an escarpment of Greensand.

IN AND AROUND WOBURN SANDS

The Swan – a stylish pub and restaurant offering freshly cooked pub food. You can also take a date out here and enjoy a lovely dinner. Don't forget to make the occasion better when you buy some flowers in Woburn Sands to present to them.

Woburn Safari Park – a drive-through wild animal park. Several species can be found here such as white rhino, elephants, tigers and black bears.

Woburn Abbey and Gardens – a historic house located on the border of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. The abbey and gardens comprise the heart of the Woburn Estate, which the Safari Park is a part of.

There are several gardens, including the kitchen garden, the bog garden and the children's garden.

Bletchley Park – was the central site of the UK's Government Code and Cypher School, which regularly penetrated the secret communications of the Axis Powers. It's now an educational and historical attraction that memorialises the accomplishments during World War II.

ACTIVITIES

Children can enjoy a range of activities at the recreation ground. There is an enclosed area where they can play. Basketball and football facilities are also provided.

Adults can take part in tennis, bowls, snooker and cricket. Those who'd like a round of golf can find courses in Wavendon, Aspley Guise and Woburn.

The Ellen Petit Memorial Hall and the Summerlin Centre play host to different daytime and evening activities. One of the well-supported ones is the Gardening Club for lovers of Woburn Sands flowers and plants.

Senior citizens are offered care through a local charity called Dega.

There is a Library located in The High Street.

As you can see, Woburn Sands caters to the romantic and active at heart. When you choose to be the former, be sure to send flowers to Woburn Sands to delight your loved one.

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