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A new photography exhibition showcasing fresh perspectives by young photographers on four historic sites will open at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire on 5 August. England’s New Lenses – an exhibition developed by Shout Out Loud, English Heritage’s national youth engagement programme, in partnership with Photoworks and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund – sees the photographers respond to English Heritage sites across the country: Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, Middleham Castle in Yorkshire and Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.
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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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Could this Mysterious Portrait be Lady Jane Grey?
Research from English Heritage suggests that a newly displayed portrait at Wrest Park could be the only painting of Lady Jane Grey before she was executed.
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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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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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Wrest Park's magnificent surrounding and rich history provides a great day out for schools.
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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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Layout and Facilities at Gardener's House
Layout and Facilities at Gardener's House Holiday Cottage, Wrest Park
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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.