Wrest Park is a heritage property in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England seen on screen in The Death of Stalin (2017), Belgravia (2020).
Location: Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England
Verified facts
- Appeared in Belgravia (tv, 2020)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9879, SRC-10657, SRC-11119 - Appeared in Flyboys (movie, 2006)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11119, SRC-10657, SRC-12962 - Appeared in Bridgerton (tv, 2022)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11119, SRC-10799 - Appeared in The Serpent (tv, 2021)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11119, SRC-10657, SRC-12733 - Built in 1839
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11119, SRC-12096, SRC-12732 - Designed by Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11119, SRC-12096, SRC-12732 - Architectural style: Louis XV (French) style
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11119, SRC-12096 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12097, SRC-11119, SRC-12963 - Owned by English Heritage (2006–present)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11119, SRC-12096, SRC-12731
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10657 — https://www.bedfordshirelive.co.uk/news/bedfordshire-news/wrest-park-bedfordshire-mansion-belgravia- (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10799 — https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/bridgerton/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11119 — Wikipedia — Wrest Park (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12096 — https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park/history/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12097 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1311484 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12731 — Parks & Gardens – Wrest Park, Silsoe (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12732 — Bedford Borough Council Community Archives – Wrest Park in the 19th Century (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12733 — The Cinemaholic – Where Was The Serpent Filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12962 — loveproperty.com — Secrets of the real-life Downton Abbey mansions (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12963 — Wikidata — Wrest Park (Q24662487) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9879 — Filming & TV Locations — English Heritage (A-Z of previous film productions featuring our sites) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Belgravia filmed?
Wrest Park, in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Belgravia. This property has also appeared on screen in Bridgerton, Flyboys, The Serpent.
Where was Bridgerton filmed?
Wrest Park, in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Bridgerton. This property has also appeared on screen in Belgravia, Flyboys, The Serpent.
Where was Flyboys filmed?
Wrest Park, in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Flyboys. This property has also appeared on screen in Belgravia, Bridgerton, The Serpent.
Where was The Serpent filmed?
Wrest Park, in Silsoe, Bedfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Serpent. This property has also appeared on screen in Belgravia, Bridgerton, Flyboys.
Who designed Wrest Park?
Wrest Park was designed by Thomas de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey.
Where is Wrest Park located?
Wrest Park is located in Silsoe, Bedfordshire.