Wrest Park

The deadline for this event has passed, so no further bookings are possible.

Wrest Park is a spectacular mansion, in the style of a French Chateau, designed and built by Thomas, Earl de Grey  in 1834-39. An exhibition reveals the history of the de Grey family and we are able to enjoy the opulently decorated state rooms including the Library, the Drawing Room and Dining Room as it appeared in the 1860s. Wrest is surrounded by wonderful gardens containing waterside and woodland walks, statuary and garden buildings, created by leading garden designers of the time. Wrest Park is now owned by English Heritage.

This visit will be by coach.

8.45am     Coach leaves Swan Meadow Car Park, Saffron Walden

10.30am   Arrive Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HR

Enjoy the house and gardens at your leisure – there is a free audio tour available from the Visitor Centre, subject to availability.

Please note that refreshments are available at Wrest but the cost is NOT included in the price.

2.00pm Private Tour of the Wallpaper Rooms (45 minutes duration and access is by stairs only)

3.15pm Coach leaves Wrest Park

The cost of this visit is £38.  Non English Heritage members will also incur the entry cost payable at Wrest on the day.  English Heritage Members and Art Fund Members will gain free entry to Wrest on production of their current membership card/pass.