Historic houses · East of England
Wrest Park
In or near Upper Gravenhurst.
Wrest Park is a country estate located in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England. It comprises Wrest Park, a Grade I listed country house, and Wrest Park Gardens, also Grade I listed, formal gardens surroundin
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick · 5.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wrest Park is a country estate located in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England. It comprises Wrest Park, a Grade I listed country house, and Wrest Park Gardens, also Grade I listed, formal gardens surrounding the mansion. The estate is managed by English Heritage and the house and gardens are open to the public.
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Official information
Wrest Park features a 19th-century mansion designed in the style of a French chateau, surrounded by beautifully restored gardens that showcase 300 years of garden design. Visitors can explore formal gardens, the Long Water, and various architectural features, including the Bath House and the Chinese Temple, as well as the mansion's opulently decorated state rooms.
From the Wikipedia article
Wrest Park is a country estate located in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England. It comprises Wrest Park, a Grade I listed country house, and Wrest Park Gardens, also Grade I listed, formal gardens surrounding the mansion. The estate is managed by English Heritage and the house and gardens are open to the public.
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Background
History
From the Middle Ages, until the early 20th century, Wrest belonged to the de Grey family. Thomas Carew (1595–1640) wrote his country house poem "To My Friend G.N. from Wrest" in 1639 that described the old house that was previously at Wrest Park. Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent, was responsible for creating the woodland gardens in the early 18th century, he also commissioned baroque architect Thomas Archer to design The Archer Pavilion, which was built between 1709 and 1711. The pavilion was used for banqueting and had a kitchen in the basement. It is grade 1 listed and described as being one of the most "accomplished and characteristic works of Thomas Archer". It has a central cupola that is…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0080, -0.4121
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Silsoe
- Postcode
- MK45 4HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick — 5.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Wrest Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wrest Park?
- Wrest Park is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode MK45 4HR), in the parish of Silsoe.
- What is Wrest Park?
- Wrest Park is a country estate located in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England. It comprises Wrest Park, a Grade I listed country house, and Wrest Park Gardens, also Grade I listed, formal gardens surroundin
- How do I get to Wrest Park?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK45 4HR.
- Who owns Wrest Park?
- Wrest Park is owned by | current_tenants =.
- How do I get to Wrest Park?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK45 4HR.