Easter

Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire

Join us for an adventure quest at Wrest Park this Easter holiday. Crack the clues hidden around the grounds and enjoy a delicious chocolate reward!

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is for each child, whether you’re a member or not, and it’s on top of the ticket price. There’s no need to book the quest, you can pay when you arrive at the site.

Book early and save 15%. Tickets available soon.

Don't miss The Big Brick Build, which will also be happening during the Easter holidays between 12 – 21 April.

There’s lots to see at Wrest Park this Easter:

Let off steam in the play area – located next to the café in the kitchen garden.

Explore the park and stroll through three centuries of landscape design.

Look out for unusual garden features like the Chinese bridge, the rustic bath house and the pet cemetery deep in the woods.

Your admission price will depend on the day you want to visit. Find out more about our pricing.

Easter Adventure Quest At Wrest Park

Start the weekend energised with a spot of Community Yoga amongst the backdrop of Marble Hill and it's surroundings! Community based event, meet on the Oval Lawn (Behind House towards River) at 8am.

Community Yoga

Celebrate Women’s History Month at Wrest Park. Discover the important role women have played in Wrest Park’s history in a temporary display and volunteer-led talks.

The exhibition brings to life the women who made Wrest Park, including Jemima, Marchioness Grey who employed ‘Capability’ Brown to redevelop the gardens and Nan Herbert, the very last of the De Grey family women to live at Wrest Park and who ran the military hospital here in the First World War.

Learn more about the women who left a legacy that every visitor can still enjoy today.

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Join us for free talks on Sat 8 & Sun 9 March.

11.30am: The legacy of the ladies of Wrest

Discover the first 400 years of Wrest Park, from Emma de Cauz who brought it into the De Grey family in the 13th Century, through to Amabel the ‘Good Countess’ (for her concern for the poor) in the 17th century. Amabel and her daughter-in-law, Mary Lucas, were responsible for developing the estate.

2pm: Georgian heiress

An introduction to the life and times of Jemima, Marchioness Grey. Jemima wrote many letters during her time at Wrest Park which tell her story and the story of a woman in Georgian society. The talks will bring to life what it was like to live for a woman in the ‘Bridgerton’ era. Jemima was also responsible for bringing in ‘Capability’ Brown to Wrest Park.

Women At Wrest Park Exhibition

Volunteers help us look after Walmer Castle and Gardens, and bring the site to life for our visitors - and we couldn't do it without them!

Whether you're about to apply, or are interested in volunteering and want to know more about how it works, come along for a cup of coffee and chat with our Volunteer Manager.

Our current volunteers will be there to share what they do, and answer any questions you have about what it's like to be a volunteer at Walmer Castle and Gardens.

Volunteer Open Morning

Join English Heritage falconers to discover the falconry lifestyle and learn about their feathered friends.

Meet a variety of birds of prey at close quarters, enjoy a talk about the history of falconry, learn to handle a bird of prey on the glove, discover the importance of feathers and feet, watch a hunt recreation and enjoy a hawk flying to your fist.

This event has been graded as moderate access as it will involve standing for a few hours.

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Discover the enchanting Little Castle with our staff-led guided tours this winter!

Join us every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 11am and 1pm for an engaging exploration of the castle’s rich history and hidden gems.

Our knowledgeable guides are excited to share captivating stories and insights, ensuring an enriching experience for all visitors.

Additional tours may be offered during the week and on weekends, so keep an eye out for more opportunities to delve into the castle’s fascinating past!

Guided Tours Of Bolsover's Little Castle

Join Blue Badge Guide Emma Fox for a walk through Manchester's long and varied musical history. Explore the music section of the Central Library, the world-class Bridegewater Hall concert venue, the Royal Northern College of Music and various stops along the way as Emma takes you through the centuries and genres of music that have been made in the great city of Manchester.

Tickets for this tour also include entry to the lunchtime concert at the Royal Northern College of Music, which is where the tour will end.

This event is graded as challenging access, as it is a walking tour with few places to stop and sit down, covering over three miles.

The 10.15am session is now sold out.

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Join Blue Badge Guide Emma Fox for a walk through Manchester's long and varied musical history. Explore the music section of the Central Library, the world-class Bridegewater Hall concert venue, the Royal Northern College of Music and various stops along the way as Emma takes you through the centuries and genres of music that have been made in the great city of Manchester.

Tickets for this tour also include entry to the lunchtime concert at the Royal Northern College of Music, which is where the tour will end.

This event is graded as challenging access, as it is a walking tour with few places to stop and sit down, covering over three miles.

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Spend a few hours with Sally, a trained textile conservator, and learn how best to care for your carpets, linens, clothes and other textiles.

With over 20 years' experience in preventive conservation, Sally can show you how to check for signs of moth and insect damage, store and roll textiles and clean and handle items to ensure they are well cared for. This two-hour session will involve looking at historic textiles in Audley End House plus a practical session looking at preventive care.

This event is graded as moderate/challanging access as there are numerous stairs to access various areas.

The 10.30am session is now sold out.

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Spend a few hours with Sally, a trained textile conservator, and learn how best to care for your carpets, linens, clothes and other textiles.

With over 20 years' experience in preventive conservation, Sally can show you how to check for signs of moth and insect damage, store and roll textiles and clean and handle items to ensure they are well cared for. This two-hour session will involve looking at historic textiles in Audley End House plus a practical session looking at preventive care.

This event is graded as moderate/challanging access as there are numerous stairs to access various areas.

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Goodrich was one of the last royalist strongholds in England to fall in the Civil War. The castle proved tough to crack and its defenders put up a stubborn resistance before eventually surrendering. Join Julian Humphrys for a talk on how and why the Roundheads won the Civil War before walking over to the castle where he'll tell the story of how they managed to capture this formidable stronghold.

This event is graded as moderate access, as parts of the tour will involve walking on uneven terrain and navigating several stairs.

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English Heritage

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Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. 

Easter Adventure Quest At Wrest Park

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