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Wrest Park

Bedfordshire, England

4.6 / 5 · 5,404 Google reviews


Wrest Park

Key facts

Operator
English Heritage
Condition
Intact
Access
Staffed, ticketed
Entry pass
English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass

Pinpoint

Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HR

Telephone 0370 333 1181

Possible Opening Hours*

*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.

Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

19th-century mansion built in the style of a French chateau, set within gardens spanning 300 years of design history.

“Beautiful place with great access for mobility. Scooters if you are compromised as it is big. If you appreciate an old fashioned walled garden and well kept gardens with lots of wildlife then this is the place for you 🙂…”- Penelope Hayden, visitor review

Practical notes from visitors

Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.

Parking
“There is also an English heritage shop, which sells gifts and plants, plus a second hand bookshop by the car park.” - Susan S
Terrain & accessibility
“Beautiful place with great access for mobility.” - Penelope Hayden
Facilities
“The gardens are divine and the café has an impressive array of special dietary foods so my Coeliac daughter had plenty of savoury and sweet options to choose from.” - REBECCA SMITH - Glutarama

Common questions about Wrest Park

Where is Wrest Park?

Wrest Park is in Bedfordshire, England, at Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HR.

Do you need a ticket to visit Wrest Park?

Yes - Wrest Park is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by English Heritage. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.

Is Wrest Park a ruin or still intact?

Wrest Park is largely intact - 19th-century mansion built in the style of a French chateau, set within gardens spanning 300 years of design history.