East of England

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Journey Time:
4 Days
Distance:
102 miles (164.9 km)
Airport:
Heathrow/Stansted

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/visitbritain/en)

The East of England offers the perfect mix of antiques shopping, historic towns and quaint villages. This tour takes you through some of the most historic areas of England and we can assure you, it’ll be difficult to go home with an empty car boot.

Day 1: Woburn - Ampthill

Woburn - Ampthill: 6 miles (9.3 km)
Total for the day: 6 miles (9.3 km)

Woburn

Your first stop on your antiques tour is Woburn, a charming Georgian town with a great selection of antique and art dealers and gift shops with period shop fronts. Woburn Abbey is home to a stunning 250-piece collection of artwork, antique furniture and a famous collection of Sèvres.

Must see and do:

Woburn Abbey (www.woburnabbey.co.uk) | Woburn Safari Park (www.woburnsafari.co.uk)

Ampthill

With original shop fronts and family homes dominating the village, Ampthill has kept its gorgeous Georgian beginnings. Explore the tree-lined high street, where you'll find an abundance of antiques stores and gift shops along with teashops - for that well-earned break.

Must see and do:

Houghton House (www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/conProperty.27) | De Grey Mausoleum (www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/conProperty.19) | Wrest Park Gardens (www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/conProperty.51)

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