Wrest Park
Wrest Park from Watford
From Watford to Wrest Park and home again. The drive is 43 minutes (29.3 miles) via the A4008, M1 and A6. Expect to pass Bricket Wood en route. Wrest Park is Grade I listed and has a Grade I listed park and garden. Wrest Park is looked after by the English Heritage. Watford stands about 71 metres above sea level. Historic England lists Watford's Holy Rood Church at Grade I. Among Watford's listed buildings is The Mrs Elizabeth Fuller Free School (Grade II*).
How the day runs
In Watford, the chauffeur collects from wherever you are staying. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. For lunch or tea, The Bull Hotel is 10 minutes away. Going home, allow 43 minutes to Watford. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 3 minutes from Watford.
- Watford to Wrest Park43 min, 29.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Wrest Park to Watford43 min, 28.9 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Wrest Park is Grade I listed and has a Grade I listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgWrest Park is looked after by the English Heritage.
Source: wikidata.orgWatford stands about 71 metres above sea level.
Source: wikidata.orgHoly Rood Church, in central Watford, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe Mrs Elizabeth Fuller Free School, in central Watford, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukOpen daily (currently 10am-4pm)
Source: english-heritage.org.uk19th-century mansion in French chateau style; richly decorated but unfurnished state rooms open
Source: english-heritage.org.ukGardens span around 300 years of design, including the Long Water, Archer Pavilion, Bath House and Chinese Temple
Source: english-heritage.org.uk
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Questions
How many miles is Wrest Park from Watford?
29.3 miles via the A4008, M1 and A6, 43 minutes in clear traffic; 43 minutes back.
When is Wrest Park open?
Opening: open daily (currently 10am-4pm).
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
The Bull Hotel, 10 minutes away from Wrest Park.
Can we add a second house?
Ascott House is 38 minutes from Wrest Park.
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