Wrest Park (English Heritage)
Silsoe
Luton
Bedfordshire
MK45 4HR
England
Website
www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/wrest-park/
General Enquiries
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Telephone
01525 860152
After decades behind virtually closed doors, its treasures overgrown and largely unknown, English Heritage is reviving one of Britain's largest and most important 'secret gardens' - Wrest Park.
This is a wonderful 90-acre historic landscape and French-style mansion which will take its rightful place among the country's great garden attractions - and give locals and visitors to Bedfordshire a superb new day out.
Stroll in the recently restored Italian and Rose Gardens. Enjoy miles of reinstated historic pathways as you discover the garden buildings, pavilion and statues.
The gardens are a mix of open space and sheltered woodland walks, complimented by expanses of water in which the trees and great buildings are reflected, while Chinese and Roman architecture catch the attention.
Find out more about the garden, and the people that shaped it, in our new exhibitions in the house and garden buildings.
Don't miss:
A range of activities to bring the garden to life for children - including themed play areas and special activity packs for families
A brand new visitor centre with café, exhibition and plant sales area
A peek into the Countess's Sitting Room in the mansion
Venue Type:
Heritage site, Garden, parklands or rural site
Wrest at War!
Wrest at War! Experience the theatre of war from all quarters at Wrest Park. From WWI trenches to the WWII D-Day landings, experience life in tumultuous times, with music and performance and lots of fun for all the family!
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-5pm
Admission
£10.00
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/wrest-at-war-wp-26-may
Awesome Archaeology!
Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues and handle artefacts. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the past. Plus plenty of hands on activities.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£8.80
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/awesome-archaeology-wp-28-may
Music on a Sunday Afternoon
Every Sunday in July you can enjoy music in the stunning surroundings of Wrest Park on a relaxing Summer afternoon. Why not indulge in a family picnic or stroll around the grounds as your afternoon is accompanied by a new musical treat each week!
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Admission
£8.80
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/music-on-a-sunday-afternoon-wp-14-jul
Music on a Sunday Afternoon
Every Sunday in July you can enjoy music in the stunning surroundings of Wrest Park on a relaxing Summer afternoon. Why not indulge in a family picnic or stroll around the grounds as your afternoon is accompanied by a new musical treat each week!
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Admission
£8.80
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/music-on-a-sunday-afternoon-wp-21-jul
Time Travellers School
Kick off the school holidays with a journey through time with Bzents at Wrest Park. Take part in a variety of plays that explore some of England's fascinating history and monarchs and play the fool at our circus school!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£8.80
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/time-travellers-school-wp-22-jul
Music on a Sunday Afternoon
Every Sunday in July you can enjoy music in the stunning surroundings of Wrest Park on a relaxing Summer afternoon. Why not indulge in a family picnic or stroll around the grounds as your afternoon is accompanied by a new musical treat each week!
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Admission
£8.80
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/music-on-a-sunday-afternoon-wp-28-jul
Victorian Fun and Games!
Join Hueristics for a range of Victorian games and displays as we take a look at how children would have lived in the 19th Century at Wrest Park and how toys have evolved from the Roman period to the modern day.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£8.80
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/victorian-fun-and-games-wp-29-jul
Soldiers School
Training for the Tommy and the home front forces, how would you have fared as a Soldier during the second world war! Find out what life was really like during the 1940s, and then take part in the children's drill and obstacle course!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£8.80
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/soldiers-school-wp-5-aug
Awesome Archaeology!
Let the kids get stuck into history with the chance to uncover clues and handle artefacts in the inspiring surroundings of Wrest Park. Take part in a sand pit dig to unveil secrets from the past. Plus plenty of hands on activities.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£8.80
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/awesome-archaeology-wp-19-aug
Heroes and Highwaymen
Wrest Park returns to the 18th Century as Lady Jemima hosts an entertaining day, the highlight being the local Dandies' horse race in honour of her Ladyship! But rumours of Highwaymen threaten the party, will King George's Redcoats catch the culprit?
Suitable for
- Any age
When
11am-4pm
Admission
£10.00
Website
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/heroes-and-highwaymen-wp-25-aug
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