The centre of the park survives as an example of the French Style in England. It has a canal, avenues and a very fine pavilion designed by Thomas Archer in 1710. This area is ringed by a canal and woodland planned by Lancelot Brown c1758. The present house was designed in the 1830s.
Address Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England, MK45 4HR Opening times April to October. Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Also open Monday, Thursday and Friday in July and August. Open 10am to 6pm (5pm in October). Admission Adult £4.70 WebsiteVisit the Wrest Park Gardens website
I've been to Wrest Park lots of times. When you first get a glimpse down the vista it looks terrific, but as you walk around the park it feels a little dull and monotonous.