Wrest Park

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Jamie Marie

Wrest Park is an amazing place to visit! The grounds are huge, so there’s plenty of space to walk around and enjoy the scenery. If you get tired, there’s an electric buggy that can take you closer to the garden entrance ,super convenient. But you need to watch out for it since it’s always on the go and you might missed riding one. The staff were all very friendly and informative, which made the visit even better. Inside, the house is absolutely stunning ; full of history and beautifully detailed. Every room felt like stepping back in time. Big thanks to the staff as well for helping me find my lost necklace. They actually found it the next day and called me back. Really appreciated their effort and kindness. Lots of benches to relax, peaceful surroundings, and overall just a great experience. Highly recommend visiting Wrest Park if you’re in the area!

Matt Longville

One of English Heritage's fine examples of a Stately Home. Set in acres upon acres of beautifully landscaped gardens which are purely breathtaking. Only spent a couple of hours here but could quite possibly have been walking the grounds most of the day. Lovely shop, cafe and second hand book shop. Well worth a visit.

Rolands Popenkovs

Lovely place to visit on a good day for a walk in gardens. The building is interesting too although compared to other historic manors the rooms are mostly empty, which was nice and calm and allows you to appreciate the architecture. Gardens are well kept and beautiful, plenty of paths through the woods for an easy walk. Definitely worth visiting if you’re an English Heritage member as the entry price is quite high otherwise.

Becky T

This English Heritage site is a decent home and gardens. The house doesn’t have tons to see - a few fairly empty rooms on the ground floor (library, drawing room, etc), a staircase, and 4-5 room exhibition. If you take the free wallpaper tour, it will take you upstairs to three rooms, and last around 30 minutes. Candidly I wasn’t sure about a wallpaper tour beforehand, but it was interesting and they provided extra tidbits about the room and family as well. However, there is not tons to see in the house otherwise - a few signs, and 15-20 minutes in the exhibition, which goes through the decor, sport, leisure, gardens, use in World War I, family, etc. Gardens: When we came, the main gardens were closed for high winds, so could only experience the smaller gardens closest to the house. Dairy sculpture garden: We also missed as wasn’t very well marked on signs. One room with a few sculptures nice to visit. (To access from the entrance, walk through the gardens nearest the house, and it’s on the opposite end/far side of the house.) Cafe has a nice selection of lunch and cakes, with options for both indoor and outdoor seating. Small shop with a few interesting options available. Kids play area looked well used. Parking is on grass outside the gate. Toilets clean though dated near the front. Single toilet also in the house.