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Half Term History Makers at Wrest Park

DATE

Sat 15 - Sun 23 Feb 2025 

TIME

10am - 4pm

LOCATION

Wrest Park 

SUITABLE FOR

Families

Join characters from the past for heritage-inspired hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at Wrest Park this half term.

Delve into Wrest Park’s medieval past, and become an archaeologist for the day with our Time Capsule performers and kid’s dig - what buried relics will you find?

Discover a collection of artefacts and weapons from the Grey family who once lived at Wrest Park. Have a go at coin rubbing from their impressive collection of coins from Roman times through to the present day!

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There’s lots to see at Wrest Park this February half term:

  • 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.

Prices

Type Price
English Heritage members Free

Price Notes

This event is included in the standard entry price. Members get free entry. Book online to get guaranteed entry and 15% off the ticket price.

How to book

Click the ‘Book Tickets’ button above and select the date for the event. Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day. If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.

How to find us

Property: Wrest Park
Address: Silsoe, MK45 4HR
Location: Bedfordshire, East of England

Membership starts from £42

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