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.

Book Tickets

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

Discover the life and times of Jemima, Marchioness Grey. The talk will look at the context of her life in the 18^th century and focus on her family, friends and interests. At 17 years old she inherited Wrest Park and she was its longest owner. Her legacy can still be seen in the present mansion and gardens. As a highly intelligent and well-educated woman, uncover how she negotiated a male dominated world. Come along to the talk to find out more about her life.