Attractions in Shillington & Things to Do in Shillington
(and nearby)

Wrest Park (3 Miles)*
Fans of baroque and classical architecture are in for a treat at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire with its French inspired mansion, baroque pavilion and Chinoiserie garden pagoda.
Letchworth Museum and Art Gallery (5 Miles)*
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.
Wardown Park Museum (7 Miles)*
Wardown Park Museum is situated 1.5 miles from the centre of Luton in a beautiful landscaped park. The first floor galleries house the Luton Life displays which explore the stories of Luton people over the past 150 years.
Swiss Garden (7 Miles)*
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.
Stevenage Museum (8 Miles)*
At Stevenage Museum you can find out the complete story of Stevenage, from the Stone Age right up to the present day. There is plenty to do for all ages, children or adults.
Knebworth House (10 Miles)*
The Lytton family have lived at Knebworth for 500 years. Queen Elizabeth 1 stayed here, Charles Dickens acted in private theatricals in the House and Winston Churchill's painting of the Banqueting Hall hangs in the room where he painted it.
Woburn Abbey (10 Miles)*
Experience living history at Woburn Abbey, home to the Dukes of Bedford for over 300 years and still home to the 15th Duke and his family today.
Woburn Safari Park (10 Miles)*
Lions, tigers and bears – you will find your favourite animals at Woburn Safari Park.
Moot Hall (10 Miles)*
Elstow Moot Hall (or Green House as it was formerly known) was built in the late 15th century as a market-house in connection with the village fairs.
Shaws Corner (10 Miles)*
Visit the home of George Bernard Shaw from 1906 until his death in 1950.
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate (11 Miles)*
If the number of kites flying is any indication, Dunstable Downs offers windy walks and wildlife in all seasons. Gliders soar over the glorious landscape and ancient monuments abound.
Cromer Windmill (11 Miles)*
There has been a windmill in the parish of Ardeley (in which Cromer lies) since 1222, and the tree forming the mainpost of the present mill was felled in the spring of 1679.
Higgins Art Gallery & Musuem (11 Miles)*
The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford remains closed for a major redevelopment and will reopen in Spring 2013.
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery (11 Miles)*
The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery is closed for redevelopment. You can find out more about our plans on our website. The Gallery is due to re-open in 2012/13.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (12 Miles)*
Escape the urban jungle and head for Whipsnade for the perfect family day out.
Leighton Buzzard Railway (13 Miles)*
With its sharp curves, its steep gradients, its level crossings and its unique roadside running, the Leighton Buzzard Railway takes you back to a more relaxed age of transport.
Wild Britain (13 Miles)*
You'll discover one wild day out at Wild Britain (formerly Bedford Butterfly Park).Starting your visit in the tropical jungle, become a Safari Spotter and earn your free badge.
Bromham Mill and Gallery (13 Miles)*
There was a mill on the site of Bromham Mill since before the domesday survey in 1086.
Mill Green Museum and Mill (15 Miles)*
The museum is housed in the former Miller's house, dating back to the 16th century. There is also a fully restored eighteenth century working watermill, adjacent to the museum.
Museum of St Albans (15 Miles)*
At the Museum of St Albans you can discover the fascinating story of our historic cathedral city.
Verulamium Museum (15 Miles)*
Discover the life and times of a major Roman city at St Albans, Hertfordshire. This is the Museum of Everyday Life in Roman Britain.
Ashridge Estate (15 Miles)*
A 5,000 acre countryside estate with many splendid walks. The focal point of the area is the Bridgewater Monument.
St Albans Cathedral (16 Miles)*
The Cathedral of Saint Alban stands on a hill that has been a site of worship since Saxon times and a place of history since the Romans founded St Albans as Verulamium.
Hatfield House (16 Miles)*
Celebrated Jacobean House and Tudor Old Palace steeped in Elizabethan and Victorian political history in a spectacular countryside setting. Built in 1607 and home of the Cecil family for 400 years.
Ascott House and Gardens (16 Miles)*
Originally a half-timbered Jacobean farmhouse, Ascott was bought in 1876 by the de Rothschild family and considerably transformed and enlarged.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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