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Women at Wrest Park Exhibition
DATE
Thurs 6- Sun 30 March 2025
TIME10am-3pm
LOCATION
Wrest Park
SUITABLE FOREveryone
Celebrate Women’s History Month at Wrest Park. Discover the important role women have played in Wrest Park’s history in a temporary display and volunteer-led talks.
The exhibition brings to life the women who made Wrest Park, including Jemima, Marchioness Grey who employed ‘Capability’ Brown to redevelop the gardens and Nan Herbert, the very last of the De Grey family women to live at Wrest Park and who ran the military hospital here in the First World War.
Learn more about the women who left a legacy that every visitor can still enjoy today.
Join us for free talks on Sat 8 & Sun 9 March.
11.30am: The legacy of the ladies of Wrest
Discover the first 400 years of Wrest Park, from Emma de Cauz who brought it into the De Grey family in the 13th Century, through to Amabel the ‘Good Countess’ (for her concern for the poor) in the 17th century. Amabel and her daughter-in-law, Mary Lucas, were responsible for developing the estate.
2pm: Georgian heiress
An introduction to the life and times of Jemima, Marchioness Grey. Jemima wrote many letters during her time at Wrest Park which tell her story and the story of a woman in Georgian society. The talks will bring to life what it was like to live for a woman in the ‘Bridgerton’ era. Jemima was also responsible for bringing in ‘Capability’ Brown to Wrest Park.
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| English Heritage members | Free |
Price Notes
This event is included in the standard entry price.
Members get free entry.
Book early to get guaranteed entry and 15% off the ticket price.
How to book
Click the ‘Book Tickets’ button above and select the date for the event. Please bring your booking confirmation with you on the day. If you’re a member, you’ll also need to bring your membership card. You can only use the member rate for people included in your membership.