Wrest Park Gardens

A little-known but fascinating garden, Wrest Park's formality provides a history of gardening styles, laid out over 150 years and inspired by the great gardens of Versailles in France. The house was home to the De Grey family from the 13th century until 1917, and the gardens are centered on the early 18th-century pavilion designed by Thomas Archer. Subsequent additions include the Bath House and the Chinese Pavilion. There are also an Orangery, Italian Garden and Parterre with magnificent 19th-century lead statues.