HISTORIC LANDSCAPES
WREST PARK, BEDFORDSHIRE
This spectacular garden between Bedford and Luton is an opportunity to discover three centuries of landscape design including
Dutch and Italian styles, along with restorative woodland walks.
SPRING HORTICULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS:
It’s a joy to behold the snowdrops of Wrest Park raising their heads above ground and signalling the end of winter. Exploring the Great Garden’s network of paths in spring, you’ll also discover daffodils, primroses, flowering witch hazel, cherry blossom and magnolias. In the Walled Garden, it’s wonderful to see the blossom on the fruit trees and the fresh young foliage of globe artichokes, asparagus, rhubarb and herbs.
HOW MUCH? Entry costs from £12.60 per adult (english-heritage.org.uk).
WHERE TO STAY: The White Hart Ampthill has doubles from £80 a night. A Fizz Friday Hotel package includes a double room, cooked breakfast on Saturday morning, and a complimentary bottle of Prosecco when you make a dinner reservation (thewhitehartampthill.co.uk).