Wrest Park Gardens
Wrest Park Gardens are spread over 150 acres (607,000 m²) in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, and were originally laid out in the 18th century by the Dukes of Kent, and later by Capability Brown. Wrest Park House was once the home of the de Grey family, whose Mausoleum is at nearby Flitton. In the Great Garden, water catches the eye in every direction while intersecting alleys provide splendid vistas of the many garden buildings and ornaments. The park's center is an example of the French Style in England, with a canal, avenues and a very fine pavilion designed by Thomas Archer in 1710. This central area is ringed by a canal and woodland planned by Capability Brown circa 1758. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the formal parterre, Bath House, and marble fountains were added. The huge Orangery was built by Earl de Grey. The present Wrest Park House was designed in the 1830s, inspired by 18th century French chateaux.
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