A visit to the Swiss Garden takes you back to the early 19th century, when an interest in ornamental gardening and picturesque architecture were first combined. See displays of his works, portraits and memorabilia, plus those of his friend John Newton. Visitors will experience living history at Woburn Abbey - the Russell family has lived here for almost 450 years and it is still their family home. Letchworth Museum opened in 1914 to house the collections of the Letchworth Naturalists' Society. Since then the museum has expanded greatly in both size and scope.
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Distances by road will be longer. Barns Hotel is situated in a beautiful riverside location within newly landscaped gardens. Built around a 13th century tithe barn and 17th century manor house, the hotel still retains the character of the original beamed and timbered buildings. Flitwick Manor is set in the tranquility of acres of rolling gardens and wooded parkland. This classical Georgian house offers all the warmth and charm of one of England's finest small country house hotels.