Local Area

Olney

Olney is a thriving, bustling community with plenty to offer visitors and is best known for its annual Pancake Race established in 1445.

Just under 2 miles into the town and a 5 minute drive, passing the scenic Emberton Country Park on your way.

With many independent pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops a lovely day out is guaranteed.

Listed below are just a few of our favourites…

Pubs/restaurants:

Cafes:

Woburn Safari Park, Woburn Abbey Estate & Deer Park:

A drive-through safari park with amazing wildlife in Bedfordshire parkland.

Also, explore the Woburn attractions, including 22 rooms at Woburn Abbey, over 28 acres of spectacular gardens, and 3000 acres of deer park.

There are various lovely countryside walks with the added benefit of a pub waiting for you en route. There is a map on request for these trails.

Castle Ashby:

Enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Castle Ashby with their independent shops in the Rural Shopping Yard.

Milton Keynes City Centre, Theatre District & MK Stadium:

One of Europes largest shopping arcades with over 3 miles of shop fronts, 1000’s of brands & many restaurants under just one roof.

Milton Keynes train station is 7 miles away.

Stadium MK, a remarkable 30530 seat stadium in the district of Bletchley.

Northampton Saints:

Franklin’s Gardens, a rugby stadium in Northampton is home to the Saints & Loughborough Lighting.

Hanslope Park:

Hanslope Park is 15 minutes away by car from North Lodge.

Silverstone Race course:

Home of the British Grand Prix and MotoGP Events, Silverstone is just 30 minutes away by car.