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French Inspiration in Bedfordshire

By Linda Tancs

Wrest Park is a country estate located in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England. It comprises a Grade I-listed country house as well as formal gardens. Wrest Park’s significance lies in its unique architecture, a rare example of a 19th-century mansion built in the style of an 18th-century French chateau. This time of year it hosts the biggest, most action-packed St. George’s Day celebration in the country. Enjoy a weekend of shows, battles, games, performances and activities culminating in England’s most legendary battle between George and the dragon.