Free entry with English Heritage membership
Standard-day walk-up tariff without voluntary donation. Prices vary by date. EH members enter free; National Trust membership alone does not cover admission. Advance online tickets save up to 15%; under-5s enter free. Adult walk-up range: £16.30 off-peak to £20.00 peak.
Standard-day walk-up tariff without voluntary donation; prices vary by date.
The Trust's page does not say how parking is charged.
Visitor parking and accessible spaces are provided near the Walled Garden. A current parking tariff or explicit free-parking statement was not confirmed.
Follow signed visitor parking near the Walled Garden.
Wrest Park pairs a nineteenth-century French-style mansion with gardens that illustrate three centuries of changing taste. Formal parterres lead towards the Long Water and Archer Pavilion, while the wider grounds contain the Bath House, Chinese Bridge and Chinese Temple. Woodland paths through the Great Garden make the landscape the main part of a visit, with more to discover beyond the view from the house. The mansion's decorated state rooms are open but unfurnished, and an exhibition explains the people behind the estate. Families have a play area beside the Walled Garden cafe, and dogs on leads can join walks in the grounds. Reviewers particularly enjoy the colourful planting, long walks and knowledgeable volunteers. Allow more time for the gardens than the rooms, and bring a picnic if you want to linger. Mobility scooters can be reserved ahead; some garden buildings involve steps.
Also open 26–27 Oct, 10:00–16:00
Off-peak days are £1.80 cheaper for an adult.
Off-peak prices, non-members
| Ticket | On the day | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £16.30 | £13.85 |
| Child | £8.10 | £6.88 |
| Concession | £15.40 | £13.09 |
| Family | £40.90 | £34.76 |
| Family (one adult) | £24.50 | £20.82 |
Collections store tours take place on selected dates, are included in Wrest Park admission and are booked on arrival.
Open daily 10am-5pm until 24 October, then 10am-4pm from 25 October to 1 November; Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm from 2 November to 20 December. Christmas dates vary.
Last admission is normally one hour before closing. Check the date-specific calendar and any notices before travelling.
EH members enter free with their membership card. National Trust membership alone does not cover admission. Advance booking is optional for ordinary visits and can save up to 15%; events may differ.
Accessible visitor centre and Walled Garden. A small lift serves the mansion ground floor but is unsuitable for powered wheelchairs and scooters; manual wheelchairs are available. Reserve mobility scooters ahead. Pavilion access involves steps.
Parking: Visitor parking and accessible spaces are provided near the Walled Garden. A current parking tariff or explicit free-parking statement was not confirmed.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are allowed in the grounds. Pet access inside the mansion and cafe is not confirmed; ask staff. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Image: Wrest Park mansion and formal approach. MrB154, CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wrest_Park_House.JPG
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Dogs, with restrictions
Enter through Wrest Park visitor admissions near the Walled Garden. Normal ticket or EH membership required. Parking tariff not confirmed. Some paths and garden buildings involve uneven surfaces or steps.
