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What’s the difference between a maze and a labyrinth?

Can you tell a maze and a labyrinth apart? If you're puzzled by pathways, read on as Trainee Gardener Franziska Wittenstein explains the difference.

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10 surprising facts about the Wrest Park Collection Store

The Wrest Park Collection Store is a treasure trove home to over 160,000 objects from ancient pottery to 18th century staircases. Rose Arkle tells us more.

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Wrest Park Collection Highlights

Highlights from the collections at Wrest Park, including family portraits and garden statuary.

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Celebrating 20 years of Wrest Park’s St George’s Festival

Think you know the story of England? Not like this. On the weekend of 21-22 April, step back in time and explore thousands of years of history in one day at our St George's Day Festival at Wrest Park. We caught up with Event Manager Cate Milton about what to expect at this year's St George';s Day Festival.

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What is it like to work in an archive?

Have you ever wondered what happens to all the objects found on archaeological digs? Or where collections that aren’t on display are held? We spoke to Rose Arkle, the Collections Archive Assistant at the Wrest Park Collections Store to find out more about what goes on behind the scenes, and what it takes to start working in an archive.

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School Visits

Wrest Park's magnificent surrounding and rich history provides a great day out for schools.

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Layout and Facilities at Gardener's House

Layout and Facilities at Gardener's House Holiday Cottage, Wrest Park

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Wrest Park Night of Legends Facebook Competition Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to the Wrest Park Night of Legends prize draw (‘the Prize Draw’), running on the official English Heritage Instagram and Facebook accounts (@EnglishHeritage) from 17:00 BST on Tuesday 27th August 2024 until 16:00 BST on Monday 2nd September 2024.

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18 Inspiring things to do in March

Whether you're looking for a day out for Mothers Day or want to get outside and enjoy the start of spring, or just want to do something a bit different, our historic sites offer all sorts of unique experiences.

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Green Medicine: Gardens, Scent and Wellbeing at Wrest Park

To celebrate the National Garden Scheme's Gardens and Health Week (3-11 May 2025), English Heritage garden trainee Ben shares his research into how gardens can lift our mood through the power of smell.